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, who sought to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson from the speakership last year, plans to vote for him to remain in the role.
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
Several senators join the Appropriations, Judiciary, Finance, Foreign Relations, and Commerce Committees, where they will gain new influence over policy. WASHINGTON—As the 119th Congress takes office, the leaders of the Senate Republican Conference and Senate Democratic Caucus have unveiled their proposed committee assignments, which will heavily influence the policy agenda of the Senate for the
Washington — The Senate is convening as the 119th Congress gets underway on Friday, as a dozen new senators join the ranks of the Capitol’s upper chamber. With some coming from humble beginnings and others with decades in politics, the new Senate class features four Democrats and six Republicans hailing from Arizona to Pennsylvania. Two
Washington — A new Congress is kicking off on Friday as Republicans take control of the House and Senate ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House later this month. And with their newfound control of both chambers, Republican leaders are touting a list of priorities that they aim to quickly address, notably
No other official business, including the Jan. 6 certification of President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory, can take place before electing a speaker. WASHINGTON—House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has only one goal on the first day of the new Congress: keeping his job and tamping down a potential Republican mutiny. On Jan. 3 at 12 p.m.