The Republican nominee for House speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan, is working to shore up support within his own party ahead of Tuesday’s vote, but the Ohio lawmaker is likely dozens of votes away from securing the gavel. Democrats, meanwhile, are reaching across the aisle to try to form a bipartisan coalition around Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill. Source
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The Rolling Stones say making music is no different than it was decades ago
Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood are back with “Hackney Diamonds,” the Stones’ first album of new music in 18 years. Source
Blinken returns to Israel as Biden considers visit
Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to Israel Monday after meeting with the leaders of half a dozen Middle Eastern countries. He visits as President Biden is considering a possible trip to Israel. CBS News Ed O’Keefe reports from the White House. Source
Illinois landlord arrested for fatally stabbing 6-year-old Muslim boy in alleged hate crime
A 71-year-old Chicago-area landlord, Joseph Czuba, is charged with the murder of 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume after allegedly stabbing him 26 times and seriously injuring his mother. Authorities say the two victims were “targeted by the suspect due to them being Muslim and the on-going Middle Eastern conflict involving Hamas and the Israelis.” CBS News’ Catherine Herridge reports. Source
Rep. Jim Jordan working to get 217 votes ahead of possible Speaker vote this week
Rep. Jim Jordan spent the weekend making calls and taking meetings in a bid to secure 217 votes to be the next House speaker. Amid the ongoing chaos, some Republicans are speaking with Democrats about creating a bipartisan governing coalition. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill. Source
Eye Opener: Israel prepares for Gaza ground invasion
Israel prepares to send ground troops into Gaza while the number of dead rises. Also, House Republicans plan another election for speaker. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
Neighbors concerned after neo-Nazi group protests outside Healey’s home
Arlington neighbors said they’re very upset and scared that a neo-Nazi group demonstrate in their neighborhood after NSC-131 staged a protest outside Gov. Maura Healey’s home. Source
After “Goon Squad” torture of 2 Black men, sheriff trying to duck liability
Prosecutors say some of the officers nicknamed themselves the “Goon Squad” because of their willingness to use excessive force and cover up attacks. Source
Live updates: Thousands trapped, Gaza sealed off as Israel prepares to invade
With pressure mounting to spare civilian lives, Israel says no ceasefire agreed to enable foreign nationals to flee Gaza as it prepares to fight Hamas on its home turf. Source
Federal judge to hear arguments on limiting Trump comments in 2020 election case
The special counsel argued that former President Donald Trump has an “established practice” of targeting those who challenge him. Source