The Republicans Barely Elect a Speaker
The close vote was a bad sign for Trump’s legislative agenda. The success of President-elect Donald Trump’s legislative agenda will depend on whether Republicans can close ranks in Congress. They nearly failed on their very first vote.
Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the House
After initial voting appears to indicate as inconclusive, Senator Mike Johnson is named Speaker of the House. Fox - 5 DC Fox - 5 DC
3 Things Mike Johnson’s Win in the Speaker Election Says About House Republicans
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s win came as a result of a rare display of GOP unity and President-elect Donald Trump’s political power. It remains to be seen whether it will continue into his next term.
Mike Johnson gets public GOP Senate support ahead of tight House speaker vote
Some senators have opted to publicly announce support for Mike Johnson in his bid to remain House speaker, which is a notable move for members of the upper chamber.
Johnson reelected House speaker in win for Trump and his agenda
Mike Johnson’s failed speakership bid shows how hard it may be for the narrow Republican majority to enact Trump’s conservative agenda.
Republican Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker in Dramatic Floor Vote
La., right, speaks with House Minority leader Hakeem as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot Friday,
Harris swears in Republican Senate in final weeks of vice presidency
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in new senators Friday to begin the 119th Congress, ushering in the new Republican ...
The 119th Congress: What to know about House, Senate majorities and what it means for Trump’s plans
On Friday, the new Congress — the 119th — officially began its duties. Once Donald Trump is sworn in as president on Jan. 20, ...
For GOP’s Mike Johnson, victory offers good news (and bad news)
He’ll lead the GOP-led House in the new Congress. The bad news: He’ll lead the GOP-led House in the new Congress.
Meet the New Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee
Republicans will outnumber Democrats on the panel 12-10, with Sens. Jon Osoff, D-Georgia, and Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, both leaving.
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 ...
Trump's Republicans reelect Mike Johnson US House Speaker despite dissent
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected to the chamber's top job on Friday by a razor-thin margin ...
Kamala Harris will give oath of office to GOP senators who couldn’t get her name right
Another GOP member who will take the oath for another term is Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who spent much of last year falsely ...
GOP freshmen rally around Mike Johnson ahead of critical House speaker vote
The Republican Party’s newest members are pressing their colleagues to brush their frustrations with Mike Johnson aside ahead ...
John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering in a New Leadership Era
The affable traditional conservative from South Dakota is the first new chief of the Senate G.O.P. in nearly two decades. He ...
Slotkin joins Senate, new House members sworn into 119th Congress
Across the Capitol, two new members-elect of the U.S. House from Michigan — Tom Barrett, a Republican from Charlotte, and Kristen McDonald Rivet, a Democrat from Bay City — were also set to be sworn ...
Vice President Kamala Harris appears to flub pledge of allegiance in latest gaffe
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to botch the pledge of allegiance as the Senate was sworn in for the 119th Congress. “I ...