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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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 8m

Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to save his job as a new Congress convenes

Johnson, of Louisiana, has been working diligently to prevent defeat, spending New Year's Day at Mar-a-Lago as he positions himself alongside Trump. The speaker often portrays himself as the “quarterback” who will be executing the political plays called by the “coach,” the president-elect.

The Washington Post · 10h

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

WASHINGTON — When the 119th Congress is sworn in Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson will fight for his political life — again.

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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 preparing for a second Trump administration.

USA TODAY on MSN · 5h

What to expect from Congress as new session starts with Republican majority

January 3 marks the start of the 119th Congress, with Republicans controlling both the House and Senate.

Austin American-Statesman · 13h

Big policies, small margins and a Trump wildcard: What to expect from the new Congress

Lawmakers are kicking off a new, two-year session of Congress on Friday, and Republicans will be in charge in the House and Senate. Whether they can take advantage of the trifecta to pass GOP priorities − including President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises − will depend on their ability to overcome internal divisions that have paralyzed them in the past.

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What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress

Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.

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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 ...

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Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history

Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.

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Why Congress Should Act Now To Prevent Another Pandemic

Medical experts argue that Congress should provide significant funding for medical research to combat bird flu.

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Meet the new senators being sworn in to Congress in 2025

The Senate is convening for the start of the 119th Congress on Friday, with a dozen new senators joining the upper chamber.

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11 key lawmakers to watch in the new Congress

These rank-and-file members of both parties in the narrowly divided House could have an outsize role in the national debate ...

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Speakership uncertainty as new Congress begins. Here's how voting will work.

The 119th Congress convenes Friday with a huge shift of power in Washington as the GOP takes control of both chambers ahead ...

Maxine Dexter, to be sworn in as member of Congress today, aims to improve air quality, access to health care

A progressive who backs easing access to abortions, enacting gun control and moving toward a single-payer health care system, ...

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