House Speaker Vote Stalls as UN-Israel Tensions Flare, California Seeks Storm Aid, GM Cuts EV Target, and Texas Sues Biden on Border Wire

House Republicans nominated Rep. Mike Johnson as speaker after multiple failed attempts, raising concerns about potential government shutdown if stalemate continues.

UN Secretary-General criticized Israel's actions in Gaza as "collective punishment", provoking backlash from Israel.

California lawmakers urged Biden to include farm disaster relief in domestic spending request after severe storms.

General Motors abandoned previous 400,000 EV production goal by 2024, reflecting concerns about demand.

Texas AG sued Biden administration over removal of border razor wire, escalating clashes over immigration policy.