Mike Johnson wins reelection as House 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.
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The 119th Congress: What to know about House, Senate majorities and what it means for Trump's plans
Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., was reelected House Speaker on Jan. 3., receiving the bare minimum, 218 votes. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., was selected by his Republican colleagues as the Senate’s new majority ...
New bill passed by Senate changes rules for homeless voters
With a new year, comes new laws. Senate Bill 189 which went into effect this week, will impact unhoused and homeless voters.
Harris ribs Sanders during official Senate swearing-in
Vice President Harris gently ribbed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) during the official Senate swearing-in on Friday. “Stand ...
On possible GOP votes against Trump nominees, Thune says no "clarity" yet
One of the first priorities for Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump's expected nominees.
Senate eyes vote before midnight on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown
Approaching a midnight deadline, the Senate is preparing to give final approval to a new plan to prevent a government ...
Watch live: Senate to vote on funding deal ahead of shutdown deadline
The Senate is slated to vote on the interim funding package to avoid government shutdown on Friday night ahead of the ...
Mike Johnson ekes out speakership in dramatic vote, an ominous sign for Donald Trump’s new Republican Congress
Even with Donald Trump’s presidential victory, Republicans actually lost two House seats overall in the election. With the ...
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 ...