Speakership Things Watch

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

12:30 Report — Johnson fights for Speakership

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s the first Friday of 2025! Happy first day of the 119th Congress to all who celebrate. It sure is off to an eventful start. Here’s what’s happening: Mike Johnson is ...

The Hill - 5d

Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot

Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.

Politico - 5d

Fantasy Football 2024 QB Exit Interview: It's wonderful when they run — but that can't be the only thing they do

Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski kicks off his 2024 review series with the most important position in the NFL.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

WATCH: Watch this Marine surprise his grandmother at home

The sweet surprise left this grandmother in tears as she hugged her grandson.

ABC News - 5d

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

Shipments from Tesla's Shanghai factory posted their first annual decline. A study on GLP-1 user behavior also caught my eye.

CNBC - 5d

To be successful in 2025, a therapist says do these 5 things: It works 'any time of year'

To shift from ineffective resolutions to meaningful manifesting any time of year, says psychotherapist Chamin Ajjan, follow these practical tips.

CNBC - 5d

Johnson battles for the Speakership: 5 things to watch

Friday’s Speaker vote is shaping up to be a nailbiter as Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), the current House leader, is scrambling to keep the gavel for the next two years in the face of conservative ...

The Hill - 5d

Three sentences from Trump — on, of all things, the North Sea — tie together many of his strongest-held views

To understand President-elect Donald Trump’s latest social-media post, it helps to note his ownership of a Scottish golf course.

MarketWatch - 5d

Johnson on homeland security: Biden admin didn't prioritize 'the right things'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) criticized President Biden's administration's handling of homeland security following the deadly New Orleans truck attack, arguing they did not prioritize “the right ...

The Hill - 6d

Jacob Trouba Does Not Regret One Thing About His Ugly Departure From Rangers

Jacob Trouba opened up about how everything went down between him and the Rangers.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Antonee Robinson is running rampant while Eberechi Eze and Erling Haaland hope to build on goals from last time out. The contrast is significant. Newcastle arrive on the back of four league wins ...

The Guardian - 6d

Texas GOP lawmaker looking for 'third option' to avoid 'status quo' in House as Speakership election nears

Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas) said Thursday that he is looking for a “third option” to avoid “the status quo” in the House as the Speakership election nears. “There are concerns that a delay in ...

The Hill - 6d

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 - 6d

Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone

The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.

The New York Times - 6d

5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared

Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries

ABC News - 6d

How to Watch the Spectacular Quadrantids Meteor Shower Tonight

The first meteor shower of the year peaks on the night of January 2–3. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it and the many other showers that will appear in 2025.

Wired - 6d

‘The only thing you need is your own mind’: how to start meditating

Meditation isn’t about perfectionism or blocking thoughts, experts say – the goal is to develop ‘a balanced awareness’. Everyone has to start somewhere. In this new column, experts give advice ...

The Guardian - 6d

5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared

Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries

ABC News - 6d

Ten things to tick off your financial to-do list in 2025

From money-saving work perks to investments and tax planning, resolve to get your finances in shape this new year

Financial Times - Jan. 2

How to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower as it peaks this week

The quadrantid meteor shower is set to peak in early January. Here is how and when to view it.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Watch: How day of deadly attack unfolded

The FBI is investigating after a man drove a truck into a crowded party district, killing 15 and injuring dozens.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Trump nominees: 5 confirmation battles to watch

The 119th Congress is around the corner and confirmation battles featuring President-elect Trump’s slate of nominees are set to take center stage. Since Trump’s rapid rollout of choices, two ...

The Hill - 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

5 things that will shape US politics in 2025

The fallout of last month’s high-stakes election and recent battles within Congress are offering early clues of what will set the tone for politics in 2025. Democrats are looking to regroup from a ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Missing You review – you won’t remember a thing about Harlan Coben’s latest mystery 10 minutes later

The 10th of Netflix’s 14-book deal with the author starts slowly and features some desperate dialogue, though once it gets going it’s entertaining – if forgettable. Ten down, four to go. I approach ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Things have to get worse to get better

Voters can’t be sold on change until their nation is in acute trouble

Financial Times - Jan. 1

7 rising Democratic leaders to watch

Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in November's election. Several top names have ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Morning Report — Five Johnson holdouts to watch

In today’s issue: What do the holdouts want? What can sway them? Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) fate rests with a handful of House Republicans who, despite a clear endorsement from ...

The Hill - Jan. 1