Kevin McCarthy denies reports that he's resigning from Congress
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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy denied reports on Friday that he's thinking about resigning from Congress before his term concludes in 2025, after after hardline Republicans and Democrats forced him out of the speaker's chair earlier this week.
"I'm not resigning," McCarthy said twice Friday. When asked if he will run for reelection next year, McCarthy responded, "Yes, yes."
On Friday, Politico reported McCarthy is considering resigning early, and CNN reported he is expected to resign sometime after the speaker's race concludes.

As the Trump administration continues to prepare military options for strikes in Iran, U.S. allies in the Mideast, including Turkey, Oman and Qatar, are attempting to head off that possibility by brokering diplomatic talks, multiple regional officials told CBS News. Camilla Schick and Eleanor Watson contributed to this report.

Another winter storm may be headed toward the East Coast of the United States this weekend, on the heels of a powerful and deadly system that blanketed huge swaths of the country in snow and ice. The effects of that original storm have lingered for many areas in its path, and will likely remain as repeated bouts of Arctic air plunge downward from Canada and drive temperatures below freezing. Nikki Nolan contributed to this report. In:











