Political Roundup: New Top Speaker - Trump Goes After Forbes - Biden Dropping Out?

🔔 In a dramatic turn of events, House Republicans have thrown their support behind Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) for the role of Speaker, following the unexpected removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from the position. Inside sources revealed that Scalise triumphed over House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) with a 113-99 vote during a private GOP conference, marking a pivotal moment in the party's leadership dynamics.

💸 In a public display of indignation, former President Trump is demanding restitution from Forbes magazine after his exclusion from the list of America's wealthiest individuals for the second time in three years. Utilizing his platform on Truth Social, Trump accused Forbes of continuous misrepresentation and declared that the magazine's credibility has been long compromised. He further emphasized his political traction over his adversaries, attributing his success to his resilience against such critiques.

🕊 Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, President Joe Biden asserted the United States' unwavering solidarity with Israel following recent Hamas attacks. From the solemnity of the White House State Dining Room, he reaffirmed Israel's sovereign right to safeguard its citizens and condemned the acts of terrorism unequivocally. His administration, he pledged, will remain steadfast in its commitment to Israel's security.

🕰 Navigating the complexities of his emerging campaign, President Biden adopts a hands-on approach, delving into the nuances of ad approvals and staff selections. However, his autonomy presents a challenge for advisers broaching the delicate topic of age perception. While Biden resists certain age-mitigating measures, like hearing aids, and shows scant interest in strategizing over age-related concerns, his cavalier responses to age-centric queries do little to allay the public's reservations. Allies urge a more serious addressal, noting that his jests and casual dismissals fail to quell the growing unease surrounding his candidacy's viability.

• Joe Biden: 42 percent favorable, 54 percent unfavorable, 2 percent haven't heard enough about him;

• Donald Trump: 37 percent favorable, 59 percent unfavorable, 3 percent haven't heard enough about him;

• Ron DeSantis: 24 percent favorable, 58 percent unfavorable, 18 percent haven't heard enough about him;

Poll Results: Is Trump Guilty In Jan 6 Riots Case?

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Yes, He Is (1389)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 No, He Is Not (28579)