Live updates: Congress gives Trump his first legislative win; Republicans form their own Jan. 6 panel
Rubber is meeting the road in President Trump's first week back at the White House.
The administration warned federal workers in roles related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) that they would be placed on paid leave in less than 24 hours. And it ordered the Pentagon to send 1,500 additional troops to the southern border.
They were the latest moves in a swirl of executive orders and resolutions that started Monday.
The House on Wednesday afternoon passed the Laken Riley Act, sending it to Trump's desk for his first legislative win.
The president sat down with Fox News's Sean Hannity for an interview on Wednesday morning, which will air at 9 p.m. EST.
And in the Senate, Transportation secretary nominee Sean Duffy sailed through a Senate panel and his confirmation may now head to the floor.
Follow along for the latest news.
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Only a Handful of Republicans in Congress Object to Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons
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Congress certifies Trump's win 4 years after Jan. 6 attack
Congress convened Monday to count the votes of the Electoral College and formally cement President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. It comes four years after the ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
The Memo: Echoes of an earlier Jan. 6 reverberate as Trump’s win is certified by Congress
It was routine — and that was the point. Congress certified President-elect Trump’s election victory in a smooth and relatively brief ceremony Monday. The normalcy of the occasion was a ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Congress convenes on Jan. 6 to certify Trump's election win
Congress will meet to certify the results of the 2024 election, finalizing President-elect Trump’s win ahead of the inauguration. Both the rules and security have been tightened following the ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
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No Jan. 6 disruptions expected as Trump's win boosts Republicans' faith in elections
Four years ago, then-President Donald Trump rallied his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol and urged his vice president to stop the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victoryABC News - Jan. 5
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