LIVE 6:30 PM ET: NTD Evening News (Jan. 4): Kevin McCarthy Loses 6th Vote for House Speaker; ESPN Analyst Stops Show to Pray for Damar Hamlin

The new Republican House majority failed for the sixth time to elect a speaker of the House on Jan. 4, and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) continued looking for a way through the impasse.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s status has improved after he collapsed during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to family members. NTD spoke to cardiologist Dr. Peter McCullough, who says the vaccine must be considered in Hamlin’s case.

President Joe Biden says it’s his “intention” to visit the U.S.-Mexico border during his trip to the North American Leaders’ Summit next week. It would be Biden’s first trip to the border during his presidency.