GOP agreement could clinch McCarthy the top job, former NFL star in critical condition and more top headlines

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., arrives at the Capitol as the House meets for a second day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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SPEAKER STALEMATE – Late-night GOP deal emerges that could give McCarthy path to the speakership. Continue reading …

TRAGIC ACCIDENT – Former NFL star reportedly critical after saving kids from drowning. Continue reading …

SUDDEN SWITCH – Idaho murder suspect’s small, significant change to car after killings. Continue reading …

DEADLY SPIKE – China’s COVID crisis reaching new heights as infections run rampant. Continue reading …

UNPRECEDENTED CHANGE – NFL announces decision on Bills-Bengals matchup. Continue reading …

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POLITICS

NO APOLOGIES – Biden to visit border despite false accusations made against agents. Continue reading …

ROUGH WATERS – Democrat shouts, causes a stir during House speaker standoff. Continue reading …

‘IT’S HARD TO WATCH’ – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem weighs in on Republican meltdown over House Speaker vote. Continue reading …

UNETHICAL – Austin Mayor Steve Adler slapped with misusing government resources ethics complaint on his way out of office. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

‘PERPETUATING WHITE SUPREMACY’ – Racially charged attack on Byron Donalds continues left-wing pattern. Continue reading …

‘A DISASTER’ – Twitter explodes after Biden refers to Kamala Harris as ‘president.’ Continue reading …

‘HE WASN’T AFRAID’ – Faith leaders cheer ESPN analyst’s ‘moving’ prayer on-air for Damar Hamlin. Continue reading …

‘HER WORST TAKE EVER?’ – Joy Behar roasted for remarks on Republicans and football. Continue reading …

 

PRIME TIME

JESSE WATTERS – ‘Coyote Joe’ and his admin create app to usher in migrants amid border crisis. Continue reading …

TUCKER CARLSON – This is what democracy looks like. Continue reading …

SEAN HANNITY – Republicans should heed Ronald Reagan’s advice amid speaker battle. Continue reading …

LAURA INGRAHAM – Whatever you think of the Freedom Caucus or McCarthy, this is a numbers game. Continue reading …

 

IN OTHER NEWS

LOW BAR – Americans share their expectations for Biden in 2023. Continue reading …

‘FALSE OR MISLEADING’ – Harbaugh, Michigan reportedly slapped with multiple NCAA violations. Continue reading …

ADMIRED GENRE – ‘The Old Way’ star Nicolas Cage discusses how he’d fare on the wild frontier. Continue reading …

GLOBAL INNOVATION – Meet the American who invented the wireless TV remote control. Continue reading …

 

VIDEOS

WATCH: Frustration mounts as House speaker vote drags on. See video …

WATCH: Idaho murder suspect ‘not a master criminal’: Former FBI special agent. See video …

 

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THE LAST WORD

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“Kevin McCarthy certainly has worked for it [the speakership] this week, whatever you think of him. You get the feeling McCarthy would crawl naked through a sewer to get this gig. And that’s not necessarily an insult, by the way. It’s what it takes, obviously. Maybe it’s what it should take.”

– TUCKER CARLSON

  

  

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