Jeffries Says No Democrats Will Vote for Johnson as Speaker

House Democrats saved Johnson’s speakership in May. WASHINGTON—No Democrats will support House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) keeping the gavel, said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). “I can say with a relatively high degree of confidence that no Democratic votes will be forthcoming for any Republican Speaker candidate on Jan. 3,” Jeffries told reporters on Dec.

Fetterman Backs Stefanik as Trump’s Pick for UN Ambassador

Sen. John Fetterman has endorsed Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has voiced support for Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations (UN), with his endorsement highlighting bipartisan backing for Stefanik’s confirmation in the Senate. Fetterman

Two US Lawmakers Urge Gradual Sanctions Relief for Post-Assad Syria

Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) called for a phased reduction in sanctions, as various factions still compete for power across Syria. A pair of U.S. lawmakers have called on the Biden administration to begin gradually lowering sanctions against Syria, after former president Bashar al-Assad lost power and fled the country on Dec.

2 US Lawmakers Urge Gradual Sanctions Relief for Post-Assad Syria

Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) called for a phased reduction in sanctions, as various factions still compete for power across Syria. A pair of U.S. lawmakers have called on the Biden administration to begin gradually lowering sanctions against Syria, after former president Bashar al-Assad lost power and fled the country on Dec.

Biden Shouldn’t Preemptively Pardon Hillary Clinton, Says Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton advised against Biden issuing preemptive pardons amid fears of Trump-led investigations into political opponents. Former President Bill Clinton expressed his opposition to the idea of President Joe Biden issuing preemptive pardons for his wife, Hillary Clinton, or others who might be the subject of investigations under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Sen. Collins: No Decision Yet on Vote for Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth

Pete Hegseth has been meeting with Republican senators on Capitol Hill to solidify support for his confirmation. Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth continued to meet with Republican senators on Capitol Hill to solidify support for his confirmation. On Wednesday, Hegseth sat down with Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) behind closed doors, after meeting with another moderate