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House Republicans rejoice over quick speaker vote with only one defector

January 3, 2025

House Republicans rejoice over quick speaker vote with only one defector

Republicans expressed happiness and relief to have elected Speaker Johnson so quickly on Friday, avoiding the lengthy process to elect Speaker McCarthy in the last Congress.

GOP lawmaker, 81, receives medical attention after fall at US Capitol

January 3, 2025

GOP lawmaker, 81, receives medical attention after fall at US Capitol

Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, the Republican House Education Committee chair, fell on on a staircase at the U.S. Capitol Friday.

VP Harris mocked for flubbing opening line of Pledge of Allegiance: 'What an embarrassment'

January 3, 2025

VP Harris mocked for flubbing opening line of Pledge of Allegiance: 'What an embarrassment'

Social media users trashed Vice President Kamala Harris after she appeared to get the words to the Pledge of Allegiance wrong during the opening of the 119th Congress.

Trump cheers Johnson winning speaker vote: 'America is back'

January 3, 2025

Trump cheers Johnson winning speaker vote: 'America is back'

President-elect Trump told Fox News Digital after lawmakers elected Speaker Mike Johnson to the top House post that the process brought Republicans "closer together."

Mike Johnson's speakership to be put to another test in 1st vote of new Congress

January 3, 2025

Mike Johnson's speakership to be put to another test in 1st vote of new Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson stares down a difficult battle to retain the gavel on Friday, even despite an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump.

Bill to keep trans athletes out of women's sports is top priority in new House rules package

January 2, 2025

Bill to keep trans athletes out of women's sports is top priority in new House rules package

The House rules package for the 119th Congress includes a bill that would bring about Title IX revisions to ban trans athletes from women's sports.

Mike Johnson gets public GOP Senate support ahead of tight House speaker vote

January 2, 2025

Mike Johnson gets public GOP Senate support ahead of tight House speaker vote

Some senators have opted to publicly announce support for Mike Johnson in his bid to remain House speaker, which is a notable move for members of the upper chamber.

House Republicans move to change rules for vacating speakership 1 year after McCarthy's ousting

January 2, 2025

House Republicans move to change rules for vacating speakership 1 year after McCarthy's ousting

House Republicans introduced their rules package proposal for the 119th Congress, which included a provision making it harder to oust a speaker of the House.

January 2, 2025

Derrick Van Orden targets Chip Roy over speakership vote: 'Chip is fighting to keep his brand marketable'

Rep. Derrick Van Orden criticizes Rep. Chip Roy for not getting on board to support House Speaker Mike Johnson to remain speaker.

What to know about race for speaker of the House

January 2, 2025

What to know about race for speaker of the House

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote for a speaker on Jan. 3 as current Speaker Mike Johnson aims to retain his position in the chamber's top post.