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House ousts Kevin McCarthy as speaker, a first in U.S. history

Authored by cnbc.com

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Tuesday ousted Republican Kevin McCarthy as speaker, the first time in history that the chamber has dethroned its leader in a no-confidence vote.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, speaks to members of the media at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Oct. 3, 2023.

McCarthy told colleagues Tuesday evening that he will not be running for speaker again, NBC News reported.

While McCarthy pleased the White House with that move, it fueled already simmering resentments over his leadership among far-right members of the GOP caucus.

One source told NBC News on Tuesday that some McCarthy allies were "begging" a number of Democratic House members to vote with them to save his speakership.

"We need Kevin McCarthy to remain as our speaker," Emmer said during the debate.

"There's nothing selfish about wanting a speaker of the House who tells the truth," he said. »

Judge Gags Trump After Ex-President Attacks His Law Clerk

Authored by themessenger.com

Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, along with a picture of the clerk and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.

Greenfield is an active participant in Engoron’s hearings, and the judge routinely hands over questioning of the lawyers to her.

Trump has pleaded not guilty in the federal case in Washington D.C., which is scheduled to go to trial beginning March 4. »

Video: Mahua Moitra Dragged, Forcibly Lifted By Delhi Cops From Krishi Bhawan As She Shouts ‘How Can You Do This To An MP?'

Authored by freepressjournal.in

Videos doing rounds on social media depicted Delhi Police personnel forcibly removing the TMC lawmakers from the Krishi Bhawan premises.

The TMC leaders' delegation had reached at MoS Rural Development Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti's office for a 6 pm meeting today.

A video of TMC MP Mahua Moitra posted a video of her being dragged by the Delhi Police from the Krishi Bhawan. »

Germany bewildered about how to halt the rise of the AfD

Authored by politico.eu

In Germany, news regarding the seemingly unstoppable rise of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) appears on an almost weekly basis.

Once labeled as only appealing to the marginal far right, today the AfD has become acceptable to significantly more voters.

However, the consequences of the AfD’s rise has massive implications not just for Germany but also for the European Union. »

Hatoful Boyfriend dev accuses Epic of unpaid royalties

Authored by gamesindustry.biz

The original developer of Hatoful Boyfriend has accused Epic Games of not paying royalties on the game for the past two years.

In the wake of layoffs at Epic that impacted the studio behind the Hatoful Boyfriend HD remake Mediatonic, developer Hato Moa posted condolences on social media for "the lovely, talented people" from the studio, adding that Epic has not paid royalties on the game since it acquired Mediatonic in 2021.

The day after Moa went public, Epic Games Publishing responded to say, "We are looking into this and the team will be reaching out to you directly.". »