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January 7, 2025

Messy backstage jockeying in Trump transition could shape Hill strategy 4 years after Jan 6

The current state of backstage negotiations and other goings-on may lead one to believe things will not just be smooth sailing for the second Trump administration.

January 6, 2025

Dem lawmakers recall 'no drama' at Trump's election certification: 'We still have a democracy'

Democratic lawmakers are highlighting a “no-drama" election certification ceremony of the 2024 election results for President-elect Trump.

January 6, 2025

'Winds of change': Republicans jubilant after speedy certification of Trump's election victory

Congressional Republicans said they are eager to get to work after lawmakers certified President-elect Trump's November victory.

January 6, 2025

Kamala Harris makes Trump's 2024 presidential win official during joint session of Congress

Congress has certified President-elect Trump's 2024 victory, the final step before his inauguration at the end of this month.

January 6, 2025

New Senator Bernie Moreno wants a border bill on Trump's desk on Day 1, putting Dems on record

Republican Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno wants to get a border bill on President-elect Trump's desk fast, and he thinks some Democrats will get on board to do it.

January 6, 2025

Trump presses GOP to swiftly send 'one powerful Bill' for his signature ASAP

President-elect Donald Trump presses Republicans to swiftly send him "one powerful Bill" after he takes office.

January 5, 2025

Speaker Johnson reveals how Trump wants Congress to handle business during the first hundred days

House Speaker Mike Johnson addresses how one reconciliation bill can reflect President-elect Trump and Republicans' priorities.

January 5, 2025

Pro-Israel Dem could tip scales in key Senate committee as Middle East war continues

Sen. Jacky Rosen, a new Democrat assigned to a key Senate committee, could bolster support for Israel in the new Congress.

January 4, 2025

Speaker Johnson faces year of tight votes and acrimony: 'A lot of expectations'

The Speaker of the House of the 119th Congress is now facing several critical political fights while navigating a razor-thin majority.

January 4, 2025

A user’s manual to certifying the presidential election

After Mike Johnson's re-election win, the House and Senate meet on Monday in a Joint Session of Congress to certify the results of the 2024 presidential vote.