Three speakers, a right-wing rebellion and Democratic upheaval: Inside the wild 118th Congress
The 118th Congress saw three men hold the speaker’s gavel and a president pressured to drop his re-election bid. Those power struggles will reverberate into the new Congress that begins Jan. 3.
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Johnson wins reelection as speaker in dramatic vote to open new Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.CBS News - 8h -
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 - 9h -
These three LGBTQ women just made congressional 'herstory'
Delaware’s Sarah McBride, Washington’s Emily Randall and Texas’ Julie Johnson made LGBTQ history when they were sworn in to the 119th Congress on Friday.NBC News - 12h -
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119th Congress set to begin with a House speaker vote to re-elect Mike Johnson
With the 119th Congress is set to begin, Republicans will take full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019 and face an early test in re-electing House Speaker Johnson with a ...NBC News - 19h -
These three LGBTQ women just made congressional 'herstory'
Delaware’s Sarah McBride, Washington’s Emily Randall and Texas’ Julie Johnson made LGBTQ history when they were sworn in to the 119th Congress on Friday.NBC News - 12h -
Former Wild Forward Scores Hat Trick With New Team
The former Wild forward had a big game for his new team on Thursday night.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Jeffries outlines priorities for Democrats after Johnson wins House speaker vote
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries introduced House Speaker Mike Johnson following the vote that reelected Johnson to the leadership role. Jeffries also called attention to priorities for Democrats as ...CBS News - 13h -
What America should learn from South Korea’s democratic crisis
Any “us vs. them” dynamic can be dangerous for democracy. But when that divide centers on mutually exclusive visions of a nation, the effects are uniquely detrimental.The Hill - 13h -
Search for Missing Surfer: “Lance’s Body’s Inside the Shark”
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Do Democrats really want a DREAM Act?
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Carville slams Democrats' use of 'NPR language' after Harris loss
James Carville slammed what the longtime Democratic strategist called “NPR language” that he said members of his party use as he evaluated why Vice President Harris lost the November election. ...The Hill - 16h -
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 - 16h -
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 - 18h -
Homan: 'We need to really dig down into insider threat in our military'
Tom Homan, tapped by President-elect Trump as his "border czar," stressed that the incoming administration has to keep an eye on potential extremism within the U.S. military and other agencies ...The Hill - 18h -
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 - 19h -
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 - 20h -
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 - 23h -
House speaker election looks tricky. It may spark doubts over ‘whether Congress can achieve anything market-friendly.’
The U.S. House of Representatives may again struggle to pick a speaker, and one veteran analyst is warning that a protracted election process wouldn’t bode well for market-moving matters that ...MarketWatch - 23h -
You be the judge: should my boyfriend stop trolling rightwing social media accounts?
Nelly thinks Gabriel has become fixated on sticking it to people online. He thinks they’re fair game. You decide who is getting all atwitter Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Wild's Spurgeon to miss 2-3 weeks after slew-foot
Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon was expected to sit out two to three weeks because of an apparent right leg injury.ESPN - 1d -
‘We were strapped to this babbling circus’: Scissor Sisters on their reunion, rightwing reactionaries – and riotous origins
Jake Shears, Del Marquis and Babydaddy are reuniting as a trio to celebrate 20 years since their debut album. They talk electroclash, Elton John and connecting with the UK’s ‘weird’ energy. Scissor ...The Guardian - 1d -
NHL Suspends Predators' Zachary L'Heureux Three Games For Slew-Footing Wild Captain
Nashville Predators left winger Zachary L'Heureux must serve a three-game suspension for slew-footing Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 - 1d -
House Democrats are expecting full attendance ahead of the speaker vote
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Schumer unveils Democratic committee rosters as party looks to counter Trump
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Former Wild Enforcer Fined By The NHL
The former Wild enforcer was fined by the NHL for elbowing.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The 119th Congress begins tomorrow. Here's what to know.
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'I died inside – I had fallen victim to a scam'
People are being warned to remain vigilant as the number of holiday scam reports rise.BBC News - 2d -
Nashville's Zachary L'Heureux Will Have Hearing For Slew-Footing Wild's Jared Spurgeon
Nashville's Zachary L'Heureux will have a hearing for his slew-foot on Jared Spurgeon.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Democrats’ Battleground Leader, Exiting Congress, Reflects on What She Learned
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7 rising Democratic leaders to watch
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Politics 2025 preview: Trump’s 2nd term, Democrat voices, more
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Wild Lose Captain Jared Spurgeon To A Bad Leg Injury
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Mike Johnson re-elected as speaker despite some opposition from the far-right
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