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Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker in dramatic vote
The new Congress kicked off in dramatic fashion on the House floor after Republican Mike Johnson won a full term as House Speaker after a razor-thin win. Two votes flipped in his favor after they ...CBS News - 6d -
Johnson wins dramatic reelection as speaker after 2 GOP hard-liners switch votes
Mike Johnson was reelected on Friday for a second term as House speaker.ABC News - 6d -
USA to face Poland for United Cup title, Sabalenka and Osaka advance to finals
US beat Czechs, Poland defeat Kazakhstan in Sydney Aryna Sabalenka powers past Andreeva in Brisbane Naomi Osaka close to ending trophy wait in Auckland Former champions the United States ...The Guardian - 6d -
House votes to reelect Mike Johnson as House speaker
Mike Johnson will return as House speaker after narrowly winning reelection with the help of President-elect Trump who made some last-minute calls to help flip a few crucial holdouts. NBC’s Julie ...NBC News - 6d -
GOP lawmaker warns of Johnson accountability for 'failures'
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Va.) raised concern with House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) second stint as the Republican leader in the lower chamber despite his support of the incumbent on Friday. Perry ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Mike Johnson wins reelection for House speaker after GOP holdouts switch vote
It was a dramatic day in Congress, with House Speaker Mike Johnson temporarily frozen out of his job by several reluctant Republicans. But enough of those Republicans came around and Johnson was ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Johnson ‘didn’t do any horse trading’ to win Speaker vote, says GOP congressman
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press NOW to give his behind-the-scenes account of the vote to re-elect Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) as Speaker of the House, and discusses how a ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
As new Senate gets underway, Thune vows to uphold Senate filibuster
Sen. John Thune used his first few minutes of floor time to make a commitment to defend the filibuster rule, which requires at least 60 votes to pass Senate legislation.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Trump called 2 last-minute GOP ‘yes’ votes ahead of Johnson's victory
President-elect Trump called two of the final Republican holdouts before they switched their votes in support of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), sources told The Hill, underscoring the incoming ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Harris ribs Sanders during official Senate swearing-in
Vice President Harris gently ribbed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) during the official Senate swearing-in on Friday. "Stand right here. Although that is not your nature, to just stand where you're ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Massie only GOP vote against Johnson; 2 others flip
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was the only House Republican to vote against Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) while two other GOP lawmakers ultimately flipped their votes after initially backing others, ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
On possible GOP votes against Trump nominees, Thune says no "clarity" yet
One of the first priorities for Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump's expected nominees.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Empower skilled immigrants to revitalize America’s industrial heartland
The Heartland Visa Act of 2024, introduced by Sens. Young and Manchin, would allow visa hopefuls to bring their talents to the cities that need them most, providing a bipartisan solution to the ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
GOP holdout Spartz to back Speaker Johnson
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), a key GOP vote who previously suggested she would not back Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), minutes before the vote signaled she'd back him. "I appreciate ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
House to vote for speaker as new Congress convenes
House Speaker Mike Johnson will try to retain his gavel as lawmakers of the 119th Congress meet for the first time on Friday.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Trump says he’s been in touch with GOP holdouts ahead of Speaker vote
President-elect Trump said he has been in touch with Republican holdouts ahead of Friday afternoon's Speaker vote, as uncertainty swirls about whether Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has enough ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Watch live: Harris swears in new senators
Vice President Harris will open the Senate for the 119th Congress Friday afternoon, swearing in members as the GOP prepares to take control of the upper chamber. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is poised ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Thune says preserving the Senate filibuster will be a top priority
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) in his first prepared address as Senate majority leader says “preserving” the filibuster will be one of his top priorities, making an early move to quash any talk of major ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Will Matt Gaetz Participate in the House Speaker Vote?
The Florida Republican, who resigned his House seat during his short-lived bid for attorney general, has publicly flirted with the idea of showing up in Congress on Friday.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
House holds vote to elect speaker
Watch live coverage as the House of Representatives holds a vote to elect the next speaker, with current House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., aiming for re-election.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Meet the new senators being sworn in to Congress in 2025
The Senate is convening for the start of the 119th Congress on Friday, with a dozen new senators joining the upper chamber.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has become the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history, as the 119th Congress begins on Friday. Scott was appointed to the Senate in 2012 by then-Gov. Nikki Haley (R) ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Trump boosts Johnson ahead of Speaker vote
President-elect Trump gave a public boost to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hours before House lawmakers vote to determine whether he will keep the gavel to start the next Congress and amid ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
The House begins voting in hours. Here’s what to know.
The Louisiana Republican was unanimously nominated as his party’s candidate for speaker. But resistance among right-wing lawmakers and his slim majority have thrust his fate into doubt.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Whip list: Lawmakers to watch in Friday’s Speaker vote
Around a dozen lawmakers remain major question marks in Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) quest to win a floor vote for the gavel on Friday. While specific interests of the holdouts vary, those ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
LeBron, Curry 3rd at positions in All-Star voting
Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo is the early leader in fan balloting for the NBA All-Star Game, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers seems well on his way toward extending his record and ...ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Trump and GOP allies falsely blame New Orleans attack on immigration failures
President-elect Donald Trump and his allies in Congress have blamed the deadly New Orleans truck attack on President Joe Biden's border policies even though the attacker was a U.S. citizen.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Conservatives seek commitments as Johnson scrambles for Speaker votes
A dozen hard-line House conservatives are demanding a host of amorphous commitments from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to win their support Friday, throwing his leadership tenure into uncertainty ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
All Democrats expected to participate in Speaker’s vote
All Democrats are expected to be in the Capitol on Friday for the vote to seat the next Speaker of the House, according to the Democratic whip’s office. The full participation of Democrats is ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Americans optimistic about Trump’s ability to control immigration: Gallup
Americans are optimistic that President-elect Trump will be able to control immigration, a new survey found. The poll, conducted by Gallup, found that 68 percent of U.S. adults predict Trump will ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Johnson expresses confidence ahead of Friday's Speaker vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday expressed confidence about his chances ahead of the House’s Speaker vote on Friday. “We’re going to get this done,” Johnson said in an interview on “Fox & ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Mike Johnson fights for GOP votes to win House Speaker election
Even as President-elect Trump has said Speaker Mike Johnson has his “complete and total endorsement,” for re-election, Johnson is scrambling to lock down his own party's support, as he'll need ...NBC News - Jan. 2 -
10 injured in shooting outside Queens music venue, suspects at large, NYPD says
Ten people were shot after several men opened fire at a group of people waiting outside of a music venue in Queens, New York, the NYPD said.ABC News - Jan. 2 -
Skilled immigrants are part of an ‘all of the above’ strategy for growth and prosperity
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy and the MAGA base have sparked a debate over the H-1B work visa, which is essential for America to keep winning and is a crucial tool for Silicon Valley's innovation and ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Truck used in New Orleans attack was flying large black flag from rear bumper, authorities say
New information is coming out about the truck attack in New Orleans early on New Year's Eve that killed at least 10 people. Law enforcement officials have confirmed to CBS News that the truck ...CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Ukraine Advances Killer Robot Drones With More Automation, Efficiency
Ukraine’s military-tech companies hone deadly drones, adding automation and efficiency to take on more functions from human pilots.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31