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Mike Johnson wins reelection as House speaker in dramatic vote to open new Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.

The Associated Press on MSN · 24m

Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to save his job as a new Congress convenes

Johnson, of Louisiana, has been working diligently to prevent defeat, spending New Year's Day at Mar-a-Lago as he positions himself alongside Trump. The speaker often portrays himself as the “quarterback” who will be executing the political plays called by the “coach,” the president-elect.

The Washington Post · 10h

The Latest: Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker at risk as 119th Congress begins

WASHINGTON — When the 119th Congress is sworn in Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson will fight for his political life — again.

Congress, Trump

Hosted on MSN · 4h

New Republican Congress to begin laying the groundwork for Trump's return

Congress starts a new session Friday with Republicans taking the majority in the House and Senate, electing a speaker and preparing for a second Trump administration.

USA TODAY on MSN · 6h

Big policies, small margins and a Trump wildcard: What to expect from the new Congress

The majority party has repeatedly lost control of the House in the first midterm election after gaining across-the-board power in a presidential election: Biden, Trump, former President Barack Obama, and former President Bill Clinton all lost the House after their first two years in office.

Boise State Public Radio · 1d

Congress begins a new session, starting an era of full GOP control in Washington

Congress is returning to full GOP control. President-elect Donald Trump is calling on his party to stay on the same page despite tight margins and threats of intraparty fighting.

46mon MSN

What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress

Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.

2hon MSN

Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history

Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.

11hon MSN

Why Congress Should Act Now To Prevent Another Pandemic

Medical experts argue that Congress should provide significant funding for medical research to combat bird flu.

11hon MSN

11 key lawmakers to watch in the new Congress

These rank-and-file members of both parties in the narrowly divided House could have an outsize role in the national debate ...

Christian Science Monitor8h

New faces: 7 lawmakers to follow as Congress convenes

A melange of new members are joining the 119th Congress. Here are seven who are poised to make their mark – and who symbolize ...

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Pelosi Returns to Congress After Hip Surgery, Without Her Signature Stilettos

A recent fall on a marble staircase at a palace in Luxembourg required the former speaker to have emergency hip replacement ...

6hon MSN

Speakership uncertainty as new Congress begins. Here's how voting will work.

The 119th Congress convenes Friday with a huge shift of power in Washington as the GOP takes control of both chambers ahead ...

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