Significant majority believe Trump will ‘control illegal immigration’: poll
More than 65% of Americans believe that President-elect Donald Trump will be successful in controlling the flow of illegal immigrants into the United States.
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House to vote for speaker as new Congress convenes
Updated 6m ago Trump wishes Johnson good luck ahead of speaker vote Trump offered well wishes to Johnson on Truth Social before the House convenes to appoint a new speaker. The president-elect endorsed the Louisiana Republican’s bid to keep the gavel Monday. “Good luck today for Speaker Mike Johnson, a fine man of great ability,
Biden rejects U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel deal
President Biden announced Friday that he is blocking the $15 billion proposal by Japan’s Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel after a government panel recently failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of the deal. Mr. Biden said his decision is aimed at protecting the nation’s security and infrastructure, as well as
Former New York City Mayor Giuliani Appears in NY Court Amid Dispute Over Assets
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is due to appear in Manhattan federal court on Jan. 3, where a judge will consider a request to hold him in civil contempt for failing to turn over his assets to two Georgia election workers to whom he owes $148 million for defamation. Original News Source Link
The 119th Congress begins today. Here’s what to know.
Washington — The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Still, there’s the potential for sparks to fly in the House if Republicans revolt against Speaker Mike Johnson during the leadership vote, which is expected to take place shortly after 12 p.m.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to vote for Johnson after seeking to oust him from speakership last year
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who sought to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson from the speakership last year, plans to vote for him to remain in the role.
Net neutrality rules about internet speeds blocked by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that US regulators overstepped their authority by reinstating “net neutrality” rules governing internet service providers, dealing a blow to the Biden administration. In a published opinion, the appellate court in the state of Ohio said an order last year by the Federal Communications Commission “resurrected the FCC’s heavy-handed