Republican lawmakers are huddling on Capitol Hill on Friday to try to find consensus on a new nominee for speaker of the House. Source

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is continuing his Middle East trip in Qatar Friday, where he’s working diplomatic levers to secure the release of hostages kidnapped by Hamas last weekend. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more. Source

Sen. Cory Booker, a Democrat serving on the Foreign Relations Committee, was in Jerusalem when Hamas launched its attack on Israel. Source

Rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power or allowing the SUVs to roll away while in park. Source

President Biden called Hamas’ actions “not even human behavior” and “pure barbarism.” Source

Majority Leader Steve Scalise abruptly announced he would be withdrawing his candidacy for speaker just two days after Republicans nominated him. Source

The war between Israel and Hamas sparked by the Palestinian faction’s brutal terror attack almost a week ago has claimed more than 3,000 lives, and it’s expected to escalate. Source

Communities across the United States are increasing police presence around houses of worship Friday in response to the Israel-Hamas war. While no credible threats to the U.S. have been identified, law enforcement is preparing after a former Hamas leader called for a “day of rage” around the world. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports. Source

CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata talks to the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was reported missing after Hamas’ assault on Israel. Some families don’t know if their loved ones are alive or were taken hostage by Hamas. Source

Louisiana Republican Rep. Steve Scalise has withdrawn from the House speaker race, extending concerns about the duration of the legislative gridlock with a government shutdown looming. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill. Source