The Schaftlein Report | Speaker’s Job up for Grabs as McCarthy Fights on

1) Kevin McCarthy in battle for Speaker of the House – We support him!

1A) Freedom Caucus and other far right Republicans refuse to budge

1B) Fox News Brian Kilmead – “They are looking like idiots”. – We agree

1C) McConnell becomes the longest serving leader in Senate history.

2) NFL Shocker as Demar Hamlin remains in critical condition following cardiac arrest on MNF.

2A) CPR performed for 6-8 minutes to restart his heart following collapse. Game postponed.

3) Kohberger the Idaho 4 murder suspect to be in court today in PA.

4) Migrants landing in Florida Keys. 212K got away in the last 3 months including 72K last month.

5) Russians angry as numerous troops killed in strikes with estimates at 400-500 dead.

6) Apple stock hits 52 week low as market capitalization falls below $2T. Stocks fall to start the year.

7) Pope Emeritus Benedict lies in state at St. Peters Basilica