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Republican Mike Johnson elected House speaker after dramatic vote reversals
President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Johnson, who eked out election as speaker of the House after a first ballot was kept open for more than an hour.CNBC - Jan. 4 -
Menendez brothers family members meet with new LA County DA
More than 20 members of Erik and Lyle Menendez's extended family met with the Los Angeles District Attorney on Friday and made their case for a reduced sentence for the brothers who are currently ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
'My son thinks I'm mad' - meet the woman who owns 50 classic cars
Jane Weitzmann has a collection of 50 classic cars at home and freely admits it's an obsession.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Meet Gem the cocker spaniel – the face of UK pet cloning
Commercial animal cloning is banned in the UK, so Gemini Genetics in Shropshire freezes cells bound for the US. At first glance, Gem is simply a very happy spaniel. With a plush toy in her mouth, ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
New LA district attorney meets with Menendez brothers' family as he continues to review the case
The new Los Angeles County district attorney has met with the Menendez brothers’ family as he continues to review the brothers' bid for freedom 35 years after they were convicted of killing their ...ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Two Republican holdouts flip to reelect Mike Johnson as House speaker
The 119th Congress kicked off Friday with a contentious House speaker vote. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana kept the gavel after some back-and-forth in his party. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
House Republicans Pledge Drilling and Make It Easier to Shed Federal Land
The newly elected Speaker said the party would make it a priority to “restore America’s energy dominance.”The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Mike Johnson re-elected as House speaker after brief Republican revolt – live
Incumbent speaker swayed two members who initially voted against him, giving him 218 votes to win over Democrat Jeffries’ 215 votes. Mike Johnson secures US House speakership after facing ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
U.S. House ushers in a tiny Republican majority to tackle enormous tasks in 2025
A new Congress starts Friday with a long to-do list for Donald Trump’s second term: keeping the government open, raising the debt ceiling, immigration and taxes.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Systems evangelist Amorim meets Slot’s simpler pragmatism at Anfield | Barney Ronay
Manchester United’s new manager is increasingly looking like an odd hire, especially compared to the successful succession at their arch rivals. Perhaps the most striking aspect of Ruben Amorim’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Cowboys to meet with Mike McCarthy next week about coaching job; Jerry Jones says Week 18 game no factor
Dallas reportedly has until Jan. 14 to make a decision on McCarthyCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Gingrich slams 'suicidal strategy' of rebel Republicans in Speaker vote
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) criticized Republicans who refused to back House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) attempt to clinch the gavel again in the lower chamber. “Let’s be clear, ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Johnson's future as speaker in question despite efforts to sway undecided Republicans
House Speaker Mike Johnson met with Republican holdouts to his bid to retain the gavel in the new Congress one day before the House convenes for the election.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Why some Republicans remain skeptical of House Speaker Mike Johnson
Some Republicans remain hesitant as they prepare to vote for House speaker. This comes as Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson seeks to retain the gavel. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Biden to travel to New Orleans to meet with families following terror attack
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will head to New Orleans on Monday, the site of a New Year's Day terror attack that killed 14 people and wounded dozens more, the White House announced ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Speaker Mike Johnson re-elected to lead Republican-controlled House
The 119th Congress begins with Republican majorities in both chambers and a vote to re-elect Mike Johnson as House speaker.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Rivian meets its 2024 vehicle production target after lowering projections
Rivian on Friday said it produced 49,476 electric vehicles last year.CNBC - 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 -
Johnson job performance slips among Republicans: survey
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) job performance is slipping among Republicans, according to a new survey. An Economist/YouGov poll conducted between Dec. 21 and Dec. 24 and released on Thursday ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
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 - Jan. 3 -
Meet Ross J Barr, London’s most popular acupuncturist
Find out why Alexa Chung, Jamie Dornan and Harry and Meghan are fans of this man’s needlesFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
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Johnson says House Republicans will investigate Jan. 6 committee
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that House Republicans will investigate the disbanded House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Johnson ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Republican on GOP's Johnson holdouts: 'We find it very irritating'
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Thursday expressed his frustration with those who haven't backed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in staying in his role yet. In an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill” ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Kweichow Moutai Expects to Meet Revenue Growth Target Despite China Market Woes
Chinese liquor giant Kweichow Moutai expects to meet its revenue growth target for 2024 despite subdued consumer sentiment and slumping wholesale prices in its home market.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Johnson meets with conservatives as speakership in jeopardy
It's unclear whether House Speaker Mike Johnson has enough support to remain speaker for another term.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Meta replaces policy chief Nick Clegg with former Republican staffer Joel Kaplan ahead of Trump inauguration
It's the latest sign of how tech companies are positioning themselves for a new administration in Washington.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Meta Taps Republican as New Head of Global Policy
Joel Kaplan is replacing former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as Silicon Valley prepares for the second Trump administration.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Meta global affairs chief Clegg to be replaced by Republican Kaplan
Move comes just ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White HouseFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Neumora Therapeutics’ stock craters after trial of major depressive disorder fails to meet main goals
The news is a setback for the clinical-stage biotech and a drug that proved successful in earlier trials.MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
Trans rights to be marquee fight for House Republicans
How the GOP is responding to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender House member, is a preview of what’s to come.Politico - Jan. 2 -
House Republicans unveil new rules, one which makes it harder to oust speaker
House Republican leaders unveiled new rules for the 119th Congress, which includes a provision that will make it harder to oust a speaker but doesn’t remove the threat.ABC News - Jan. 1 -
Johnson to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago to 'map' strategy ahead of speakership vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson is spending New Year's Day with President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a showdown vote later this week to keep his leadership post.ABC News - Jan. 1 -
New Orleans City council member describes meeting officers shot in truck attack
New Orleans City Council Member Oliver Thomas spoke with CBS News' Kati Weis about his visit with the police officers who were shot during Wednesday morning's truck attack on Bourbon Street.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
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Johnson to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Day, discuss 'strategy'
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plans to meet with President-elect Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on New Year’s Day to discuss “strategy,” as the top House Republican prepares for ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump
Emboldened red states could advocate for rightwing reforms from steep tax cuts to slashes to education. Republican state lawmakers and conservative leaders around the United States see Donald ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Republicans raising questions about Johnson's reelection as House speaker
Republican Rep. Chip Roy said Tuesday that he doesn’t think House Speaker Mike Johnson has the necessary votes to remain speaker in Friday's leadership election.ABC News - Dec. 31
