Politics Briefing: New House speaker's 3 top priorities

Plus, lawsuit challenging Trump's 2024 run moves forward  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023

USA Today 3 biggest challenges facing House Speaker Mike Johnson After three weeks without a leader, the GOP-led lower chamber must now address major issues from both the U.S. and abroad.

Scott Olson/Getty Images Ruling paves way for trial that could block Donald Trump from office A Colorado judge upheld a lawsuit seeking to disqualify Trump from the 2024 ballot based on the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban."

Mariam Zuhaib/AP What the new House leadership means for the country Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson, a staunch conservative, has outlined his plans as speaker for the entirety of next year.

Mike Segar/Reuters Iran warns U.S. will 'not be spared' if Gaza attacks continue Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian also told the U.N. Thursday that Hamas said it was ready to release civilian hostages.

Eric Gay/AP 23% of Americans support political violence, poll says The Public Religion Research Institute survey respondents believe extreme measures are warranted "to save our country."

Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Senate inquiry finds Clarence Thomas didn't disclose loan for RV The justice failed to repay much of a $267,000 loan. A benefactor wiped the slate clean, spurring ethical and potential tax consequences.

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