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Winter storm will not delay Trump election certification in Congress, House leader says

A massive winter storm moving across the United States will not keep the U.S. Congress from meeting on Monday to formally certify Republican Donald Trump's election as president, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday.

USA Today · 10h

A new Donald Trump era: Congress to certify election victory four years after Jan. 6 riot

Trump supporters attacked Capitol to stop Congress from certifying his election loss. This time, the count is expected to go smoothly.

The Washington Post · 1d

How Congress will certify Trump's Electoral College victory on Jan. 6

The congressional joint session to count electoral votes is expected to be much less eventful than the certification four years ago

Live Mint on MSN · 19h

Donald Trump's inauguration: What happens when Congress meets for electoral vote certification on January 6?

The congressional joint session on January 6 is the final step in counting and validating the Electoral College votes in a presidential election. Here's what to expect.

USA Today · 1d

Congress readies a no-drama certification of Trump's win, 4 years after the Capitol riot

Monday's meeting to certify the election comes amid efforts by President-elect Trump to downplay the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.

House, Johnson and Congress

CBS News · 1d

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.

NBC News · 2d

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 slim majority.

Hosted on MSN · 2d

The Latest: Mike Johnson's bid to remain House Speaker at risk as 119th Congress begins

When the 119th Congress is sworn in Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson will fight for his political life — again. While the Louisiana Republican has the support of President-elect Donald Trump, it will be House Republicans who will decide whether to reelect him to his post as Speaker of the House.

Gaetz, Congress

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Matt Gaetz Mocked After House Applauds Fact He Won't Return to Congress

House members applauded an official announcement on Friday that former Republican Representative Matt Gaetz will not return to Congress this term. Newsweek reached out to One America News Network, which airs The Matt Gaetz Show,

New York Post on MSN · 2d

House of Representatives erupts in applause after clerk announces Matt Gaetz won’t be in Congress

The House erupted into applause when the House announced former Rep. Matt Gaetz would officially be stepping down from his Florida seat and would no longer be a member of the 119th Congress.

Yahoo · 2d

Representatives Cheer as Matt Gaetz’s Exit From Congress Is Made Official on House Floor | Video

The former Florida rep resigned before the Ethics Committee's report about his statutory rape and illicit drug use was released The post Representatives Cheer as Matt Gaetz’s Exit From Congress Is Made Official on House Floor | Video appeared first on TheWrap.

Politifact1d

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 ...

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Congress counts electoral votes tomorrow. What to know as lawmakers finalize the 2024 presidential election results.

Several changes to the electoral vote count have been enacted since a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

The Economist23h

Trump has faced down Republican dissidents in Congress

While Mr Trump didn’t threaten them, they agreed to change course. Some 15 minutes later, Mr Johnson was elected speaker.

Hosted on MSN2d

Here’s what Congress’s first day will look like

The 119th Congress kicks off Friday as lawmakers return to Washington with a long January to-do list and a packed first day.

2don MSN

Nancy Pelosi jets back to Washington after recovering from broken hip

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has jetted back to Washington, DC, just over three weeks after getting hip replacement ...

21h

Trump flexes power over House GOP in whirlwind Speaker race

President-elect Trump reasserted his power over the House GOP conference during Friday’s whirlwind Speaker vote, proving that ...

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