Washington — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Friday that he doesn’t believe there is “clarity” yet on whether all 53 Republican senators will support President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his second administration. In an interview with “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Thune, who took charge of the Senate on Friday with the start
The House is expected to have 434 members present. The one seat expected to be vacant is that of former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Members will be called individually and vote by calling out a name. To be reelected as speaker, Johnson will need a majority. The magic number isn’t set in stone, which is why
The House is expected to have 434 members present. The one seat expected to be vacant is that of former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Members will be called individually and vote by calling out a name. To be reelected as speaker, Johnson will need a majority. The magic number isn’t set in stone, which is why
The House is expected to have 434 members present. The one seat expected to be vacant is that of former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Members will be called individually and vote by calling out a name. To be reelected as speaker, Johnson will need a majority. The magic number isn’t set in stone, which is why
FBI says New Orleans attacker acted alone FBI says New Orleans attacker likely acted alone 04:23 Washington — President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will visit New Orleans on Monday, following the attack on Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day that left at least 14 dead and dozens more injured. The White House said
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,
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