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Rep. Dusty Johnson on McCarthy losing multiple votes for speaker

The House continues to be at a stalemate as Republicans fail to unify behind a speaker for the 118th Congress. Congressman Kevin McCarthy has yet to garner enough votes as the voting continues. South Dakota Republican Congressman Dusty Johnson joins CBS News' "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest from Capitol Hill.

Storms cause deadly destruction in California

A state of emergency remains in effect in California after heavy rains and catastrophic flood waters pounded the state. The death toll continues to grow. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

CBS Evening News, January 5, 2023

Chilling new details in Idaho student murders; Bed Bath & Beyond warns of potential bankruptcy

1/5: CBS News Prime Time

Elaine Qujano reports on the days-long chaos to elect a House speaker, the latest update on Damar Hamlin's condition, and why U.S. public schools have lost more than a million students during the pandemic.

Bed Bath & Beyond warns of potential bankruptcy

Bed Bath & Beyond is considering declaring bankruptcy. The home goods store announced plans last summer to lay off about 20% of its corporate employees and close around 150 stores.

Son of Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" arrested

Ovidio Guzmán, the son of infamous Mexican drug lord ""El Chapo,"" was arrested Thursday in a military raid in Mexico. Guzman is wanted by the U.S. for alleged drug trafficking.

Prince Harry: "I was probably bigoted before the relationship with Meghan" | 60 Minutes

Harry tells Anderson Cooper that until his relationship with Meghan Markle, “I didn't see what I see now.”

Albuquerque police probe 5 shootings involving local elected officials

In one incident, bullets passed through the bedroom of a state senator's 10-year-old daughter.

House adjourns as speaker stalemate drags on with 11 ballots cast over 3 days

Rep. Matt Gaetz, one of the holdouts against McCarthy, nominated former President Donald Trump on the 11th ballot.

1/5: Red and Blue

More House votes fail to elect speaker; What dynamic in the GOP led to speaker vote drama?