Scalise and Jordan Seek House Speaker Backing as Trump Hangs Over Race The two lawmakers sought support from members of their fractured party as the former president threatened to get involved in a potentially fierce struggle over who will lead the House.

Israel’s Identity Hangs in the Balance Over Judicial Overhaul Lawmakers are set to vote Monday on whether to limit the Supreme Court’s power as one element of a government plan to overhaul judicial authority. It is part of a profound rift over Israel’s nature and future.