House of representatives is hereby declared vacant. And with that, Kevin Mccarthys nine month term as speaker was over. The final straw his decision to do a deal with democrats to keep the government open. He didnt hesitate to point the finger of blame at the eight republicans who ousted him, led by matt gaetz, his nemesis. Look, you all know matt gaetz. You know, it was personal. It had nothing to do about spending. The unprecedented removal of the speaker has Left Congress in chaos. So much so, theyve decided to take a week off while they work out what to do next. One rebel, though, was unrepentant. This was the right call. The American People deserve a leader and a speaker who will tell the truth, and so too does the international community. They need to know that the next speaker is going to be honest and wont go back on their word. With republicans focusing firmly on themselves, the question of funding for ukraine, which congress controls, remains undecided. It does worry me. And.
Special coverage of the donald trump Hush Money Trial until then. Thanks very much. Thanks for watching. Erin Burnett Outfront starts, right now outfront next two Crucial Court hearings for former President Trump in manhattan, former Tabloid Executive testifying today about working with trump to kill stories that could hurt the campaign. And the Supreme Court. Tonights signaling a good further delay. Trumps january 6 case. After the arguments today exactly what trump wants their im from the white house lawyer ty cobb is here, plus violent clashes on College Campuses before its a tasers and tear gas used on propalestinian protesters. As a Major University cancels its main graduation. Lets go out front and good evening. Im erin Burnett Outfront tonight. Aid Breathtaking De and the trump trials two hugely consequential moments happening in two separate court rooms, two separate cities at the very same time crossexamined amination beginning for the first key witness in trumps criminal tria
british workers to plug skills gaps in the job market and strengthen anti exploitation laws. meanwhile, the conservatives have promised to build 100 new gp surgeries in england and boost the number of available appointments if they win the election. and in the coming hours, john swinney, leader of the scottish national party, will formally launch the party s campaign, where he ll argue independence offers the country a better future . earlier, i discussed this week s general election campaigning with anthony pickles, former chief of staff to the conservatives in wales and sonia sodha, observer columnist and former adviser to ed miliband. i started by asking sonia sodha about the criticism labour has faced over its handling of diane abbott and if this is an indication that sir keir starmer is trying to push through his allies. i think it is a fair characterisation of what is happening. i think personally the diane abbott question, whether she was going to be allowed to stand
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