Emmer failed to convince most of about 20 GOP holdouts to support him on the floor. Source
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What to know about Rep. Tom Emmer, the Minnesota Republican nominated for House speaker
Emmer’s political career spans 20 years and multiple offices and leadership positions. Source
Why you should open a high-yield checking account now
A high-yield checking account has multiple advantages. Here’s why you should open one now. Source
Released Israeli hostage says her husband was also taken by Hamas
Yochaved Lifshitz, one of two Israeli hostages released Monday by Hamas, described to reporters how she was kidnapped and treated by Hamas militants. Lifshitz, 85, said she was abducted with her 83-year-old husband, who remained missing on Tuesday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest on the hostages and the situation in Gaza. Source
Titans Week 8 Charity Drive to Benefit Second Harvest Food Drive
Since 1978, Second Harvest food Bank of Middle Tennessee has followed its mission of providing food to people facing hunger and working to advance hunger solutions. Source
3 surprising ways to maximize CD returns
With CD interest rates elevated at the moment, it helps to know all of the ways to maximize your returns. Source
Blinken at U.N. emphasizes need to release hostages, protect civilians in Israel-Hamas war
Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the United Nations Security Council Tuesday. He called for the release of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza and for the protection of civilians caught in the middle of Israel’s war with the terrorist organization. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
24 metro areas where renters are paying less this year
Median rent fell by as much as 7.3% in some metropolitan areas across the U.S., Realtor.com report shows. Source
Watchdog finds efforts to keep FBI HQ in D.C. not improperly motivated by Trump
The Justice Department’s watchdog found the FBI’s evaluation of possible sites for a new headquarters wasn’t based on any undue influence from former President Donald Trump. Source
Timeline: Republicans’ chaotic search for a new House speaker
The House Republican conference has been engulfed in chaos since former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was stripped of the gavel earlier this month. Source