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Mike Johnson fights to retain the speaker's gavel — with help from Donald Trump
The House will vote at noon Friday to select a speaker. Mike Johnson has Donald Trump's endorsement, but just a handful of GOP defections could be enough to stop him.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Spartz, key Speaker holdout, says she will decide tomorrow on Johnson
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), who has been a key holdout in House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) tight race to continue his Speakership, said Thursday that she will decide Friday whether to vote ...The Hill - 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 -
Lawmakers react to terrorist attack, Johnson awaits House speaker vote
Lawmakers are reacting to the terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 people and injured dozens. This comes as the House prepares to vote for a new speaker and as a new Congress ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank
The ban comes as the PA battles militants from Hamas and its allies for control over parts of the West Bank, a fight that could shape the struggle for leadership of the Palestinian cause.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese Drones, Citing National Security Concerns
The Commerce Department requested that private companies comment on the implications of the rule by March. The final decision will fall to the Trump administration.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.BBC News - 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 -
House speaker Mike Johnson faces crucial Friday vote as support in doubt
The embattled Republican can only afford to lose one vote as GOP prepares to elect its congressional leader. Mike Johnson ’s grip on the House speakership faces a crucial test on Friday, as ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Johnson facing thin margin of error for re-election as House speaker
NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports from Capitol Hill where House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is facing a thin margin of error for his bid to be re-elected as speaker.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Stormzy banned from driving for using mobile phone
An off-duty police officer caught him using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce.BBC News - 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 -
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Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban
If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Al Jazeera says Palestinian Authority is trying to ‘hide the truth’ with ban
PA suspends broadcaster following extensive coverage of its crackdown on West Bank militantsFinancial Times - 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 -
A TikTok Ban Looms. Creators Say They'll Believe It When They See It.
Status-quo videos are still proliferating on the Chinese-owned app. Madison Avenue remains upbeat just weeks before the potential U.S. ban.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Van Orden takes swipe at Roy after Trump backs Johnson in Speaker election
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) went after Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on the social media platform X Wednesday for his opposition to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) retaking the gavel. Republican ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Palestinian Authority Temporarily Bans Al Jazeera
The authority’s official news media accused the Qatari-backed broadcaster of “inciting sedition” and “interfering in internal Palestinian affairs,” though it did not provide detailed examples of ...The New York Times - 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 -
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 -
Speaker race, Trump's second term, Carter funeral: January brings flurry of political events
New Year's Day ushers in a month of political events and milestones the likes of which Washington hasn't seen in a while. From the House Speaker election and memorials to former President Carter, ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Belgium bans disposable vapes as concern grows over e-cigarettes
Experts say crackdowns on single-use products may have limited impact on growing industryFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes
Products banned on health and environmental grounds, while Milan outlaws outdoor smoking . Belgium has become the EU first country to ban the sale of disposable vapes in an effort to stop young ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker
President-elect Trump rang in the new year at his Mar-a-Lago home, less than three weeks before Inauguration Day, telling reporters that he would attend President Carter’s funeral and reiterated ...NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Tossing Speaker Johnson would be a huge mistake
A drawn-out battle over the Speaker’s gavel would be the worst way to begin the 2025 legislative session.The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Phew! Turtle doves shoot ban triggers bird species recovery
Western European population has risen 25% with ban and some UK sites have seen promising increases. There are signs of hope for the turtle dove, one of the most endangered birds that has been ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Showdown over House Speaker after Trump endorses Johnson
Even though President-elect Trump has endorsed him, House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a showdown over whether he will continue in the role. A vote is scheduled in the House on Friday. NBC News' Gabe ...NBC News - Dec. 31 -
Paxton warns of primary challenges for GOP incumbents amid Texas Speaker battle
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday warned of primary challenges for Republican incumbents in the state Legislature amid an ongoing battle over the Texas House Speakership. “Texans ...The Hill - Dec. 31 -
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