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Congress counts electoral votes tomorrow. What to know
Several changes to the electoral vote count have been enacted since a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.CBS News - 4d -
Congress notified of planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel
President Biden has made it clear that Israel has the right to defend its citizens as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza.CBS News - 4d -
Are mask mandates making a comeback?
Hospitalizations have spiked in major cities, including Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.The Hill - 5d -
Sources: Kawhi plans to make season debut Sat.
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, sidelined all season because of inflammation in his knee, plans to make his season debut against the Hawks, sources confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - 5d -
State Dept. Tells Congress It Plans to Send $8 Billion in Arms to Israel
The arms transfer could be the final one the Biden administration provides to Israel. President Biden has largely ignored critics of Israel’s war in Gaza who have urged a halt to weapons aid.The New York Times - 5d -
Chilean president makes historic trip to South Pole
Gabriel Boric is the first leader in the Americas to visit the South Pole, stressing Chile's "Antarctic mission".BBC News - 5d -
What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress
Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.BBC News - 5d -
With Speaker Drama and Family Photos, New Congress Gets Off to a Wobbly Start
There was a first-day-of-school energy on Capitol Hill as members of Congress took their oaths and Speaker Mike Johnson fought for his job.The New York Times - 5d -
Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history
Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.ABC News - 5d -
Speakership uncertainty as new Congress begins. Here's how voting will work.
The 119th Congress convenes Friday with a huge shift of power in Washington as the GOP takes control of both chambers ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.ABC News - 5d -
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 - 6d -
Watch live: House votes for Speaker as 119th Congress begins
All eyes are on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Friday as the House is set to vote on whether he will keep the gavel in the 119th Congress. What has historically been a routine vote has been upended ...The Hill - 6d -
What to know about the House speaker battle as a new Congress is set to be sworn in
A new Congress is set to be sworn in on Friday and the House will vote for its speaker as one of its first orders of business. Current Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has worked to shore up ...CBS News - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Speaker Mike Johnson faces crucial vote as new congress begins
Mike Johnson continues to fight to keep his position as House Speaker as the newly-elected 119th congress will be sworn in Friday and is set to vote on who will fill the spot. At least one ...NBC News - 6d -
Maher to make Bristol Bears debut from bench
New Bristol Bears signing Ilona Maher is to make her debut from the bench on Sunday for their PWR match against Gloucester-Hartpury.BBC News - 6d -
How Congress Could Find Itself Paralyzed, and New Orleans Attack Update
Plus, Kenyan villagers get a scare from space.The New York Times - 6d -
GOP majority begins 119th Congress with lengthy list of priorities
With newfound control of both chambers of Congress, Republican leaders are touting a list of priorities that they aim to quickly address, like immigration and taxes.CBS News - 6d -
11 key lawmakers to watch in the new Congress
The class of 2024 brings a new cast of characters to Capitol Hill for the second Donald Trump administration as Republicans officially take control of Congress.NBC News - 6d -
Here’s what Congress’s first day will look like
The 119th Congress kicks off Friday as lawmakers return to Washington with a long January to-do list and a packed first day. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees are ...The Hill - 6d -
Congress, once again, is getting older
Congress is older, again, and baby boomers in the House and Senate are losing seats to Generation X and millennials.NBC News - 6d -
New Republican Congress to begin laying the groundwork for Trump's return
Congress starts a new session Friday with Republicans taking the majority in the House and Senate, electing a speaker and preparing for a second Trump administration.NBC News - 6d -
Curry makes history as Warriors rout 76ers
Stephen Curry sets a new three-pointer record as the Golden State Warriors defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in the NBA.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Will Congress get another shot at PBM reform?
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Congress missed a chance at PBM reforms. Will they get another? Lawmakers ended 2024 on the cusp of passing a ...The Hill - 6d -
Former GOP lawmaker: DOGE should focus on fixing Congress
Former Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) penned a Thursday op-ed in The Wall Street Journal urging Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to initially focus their push to cut government spending on Congress if ...The Hill - 6d -
How Congress dropped the ball on AI safety
After two years of congressional deliberation on artificial intelligence, we need more than careful analysis — we need decisive action.The Hill - 6d -
Russia Is Reportedly Making Two Video Game Consoles
Russia is looking to enter the video game console space by creating its own systems, and the country is reportedly planning on making two different kinds as it continues to feel the economic impact ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
The 119th Congress begins tomorrow. Here's what to know.
The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
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 -
House rules would make it harder to oust speaker in next Congress
The rules package raises the threshold for triggering a vote from one GOP member to nine.Politico - Jan. 1 -
Democrats’ Battleground Leader, Exiting Congress, Reflects on What She Learned
Representative Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, the only Democrat in a leadership position to leave Congress this year, talked about her party, her competitive district, and what the Trump era has ...The New York Times - Jan. 1
