Pint 21 goes out to the amazing team @RedCross for showing up every day despite #COVID19 to make sure those who need blood and platelets can continue their fight. Thank You 🙏 @wusa9
“There is not a single cemetery in this country where there is a “D” or an “R” next to the name. Only the name, the date their life began, and the date it ended.”
Scripps News’ @TheDelWalters reacts to the Kansas City mass shooting and gun violence in America.
Another unforgettable report from @jasonbellini who has followed the story of Denys, a Ukrainian orphan, for almost 2 years.
@scrippsnews
https://t.co/5mgrG2DGwq
Have you heard of ice climbing before? 🥶🏔️
Here's a snapshot of the sport and those braving the icy terrain @OurayIcePark's Ice Festival:
https://t.co/8pjW5VwOPl
Get ready for those gorgeous Colorado views from @Clayton_Sandell
Elite athletes from around the world are in Ouray Colorado this weekend for the annual ice climbing competition. To get ready, "ice farmers" spray water to grow thick layers of ice- something that's more challenging amid drought and climate change. Watch @scrippsnews @ 9 PM ET!
JUST IN: Rep. Mike Johnson has now been officially elected the 56th Speaker of the House.
Final tally:
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA): 220 votes
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY): 209 votes
4 members were absent or did not vote
Just chatted w/ Susan Cole, the House Reading Clerk who has become a viral sensation amid speakership chaos.
She is aware of her celebrity through her daughters, though told me she doesn’t “do social media”
But she’s a bit bewildered by her fame.
“I’m just Susan!” she told me
National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby told Scripps News that the U.S. should be prepared for the possibility that some of Hamas’ hostages are Americans.
Hamas just released a statement saying they'll start executing prisoners if more Gazan civilians are killed.
TG link (links have been giving 502 errors, I do not know why): https://t.co/qWu3rISAvy
#BREAKING: @SpeakerMcCarthy's office is denying reports that he plans to leave Congress before his term ends, following his ouster as speaker.
McCarthy's office told Scripps News on Friday that he plans to prepare for the selection process to find a new House speaker.
In case you are wondering…
The removal of Speaker does temporarily change the presidential line of succession.
Order is President >> VP >> Speaker >> Senate president pro tempore
Senator Patty Murray (D) is now second in line for the presidency.
#BREAKING: Charlotte Sena, the 9-year-old who vanished at Moreau Lake State Park on Saturday, has been found alive and “in good health,” according to police.
Police also confirmed they have a suspect in custody in connection to the child’s disappearance.
NEW TONIGHT: Big gains for Hollywood writers. @WGAWest negotiator @EricHaywood joins @chanceseales to talk about what the new contract with studios means for writers, and getting Hollywood back to work. The nearly five-month strike officially ends at midnight. #ScrippsNewsTonight
NEW: OVER HALF of Sen Dems have now called on Menendez to resign:
FETTERMAN
BROWN
TESTER
WELCH
WARREN
HEINRICH
CASEY
ROSEN
KELLY
BOOKER
BALDWIN
BENNET
KLOBUCHAR
GILLIBRAND
HIRONO
MARKEY
HASSAN
WARNOCK
PETERS
SANDERS
BLUMENTHAL
MURPHY
DUCKWORTH
HICKENLOOPER
STABENOW
OSSOFF
NEW: @Clayton_Sandell@scrippsnews has obtained security footage of Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) being escorted out of a production of Beetlejuce in Denver, CO on Sunday night.
CONTENT WARNING: At :35 Rep. Boebert appears to give staff the finger as they are escorting her out.