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.
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.
US House in limbo after Mike Johnson appears on track to lose first speaker vote
The House is in limbo again after Republicans failed to coalesce around Mike Johnson for speaker despite President-elect Trump's endorsement.
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,
Tracking how each House member is voting for Mike Johnson as speaker
House Speaker Mike Johnson needs to secure the votes of nearly every Republican to remain in the job he has held since Kevin McCarthy was ousted in 2023.
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, ...
New top US Senate Republican John Thune steps up as Trump returns
U.S. Senate Republican leader John Thune faces the test of his career this year as he tries to steer Donald Trump's agenda ...
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.
Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley is once again 3rd in line for presidency. Here's why:
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley has again assumed the position of Senate president pro tempore, putting him third in the ...
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 ...
Republicans control the new Congress. But it could still obstruct Trump's plans
A new US Congress has assembled, and the Republicans have a majority in both chambers. But president-elect Donald Trump faces ...
Kamala Harris swears in Senate members; JD Vance's reaction goes viral
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in the senators as the 119th Congress convened. A video of JD Vance laughing during the ...
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 ...