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Mike Johnson re-elected as House speaker after brief Republican revolt – as it happened

Incumbent speaker swayed two members who initially voted against him, giving him 218 votes to win over Democrat Jeffries’ 215 votes

The Guardian - US

The Three Republicans Who Could Seek To Replace Johnson As House Speaker If His Bid Fails

Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana, GOP Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota and Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio could step up in that scenario

Latin Times

Trump Claims Mike Johnson Has 'Very Close' to Full GOP Support, But Just Two Votes Could Tank His Chances

Rep. Thomas Massie has already said he won't support Johnson, so another rejection would doom his bid if all Democrats are present in the House and vote against him as well

Latin Times

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Trump doesn't have the juice for Johnson

GOP civil war: House speaker vote is just the first of many tough battles for a GOP with only a razor-thin margin

Salon

President-Elect Trump Endorses Speaker Mike Johnson For House Leadership

President-elect Trump endorses Speaker Mike Johnson, boosting his re-election bid amid conservative hesitancy.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Re-Election Battle

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces reelection challenges amidst far-right discontent and Trump's endorsement. Implications for Trump's agenda and House funct...

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Mike Johnson's Speakership In Shaky Ground Ahead Of Crucial Vote Despite Trump's Backing

Johnson must secure the votes of skeptical Republicans, including hardliners from the Freedom Caucus, to continue in his post

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Ex-CIA director Leon Panetta ‘hopeful’ that Trump will be more Reagan than ‘America First’ on national security

Vastly experienced former defense secretary who allowed women into combat is braced for backlash but feels ‘deep, deep down in my guts’ that norms will hold

The Guardian - US

January 6 was part of an attempted coup d’etat in America. Don’t let Trump and his allies tell you otherwise

That so many seem willing to normalise that anti-democratic outrage is frightening, says Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Mainstream media faces a credibility crisis – my journalism research shows how the news can still serve the public

“The news media is the least trusted group among 10 U.S. civic and political institutions involved in the democratic process,” the polling firm Gallup concluded in a 2024 analysis.

The Conversation

Biden's Actions And Challenges In Protecting Transgender Rights

President Biden's actions on transgender rights have faced criticism and mixed reactions, raising concerns about the level of protection provided.

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2025 Election Races To Watch In The U.S.

2025 brings competitive elections in various states including Virginia, Wisconsin, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene To Vote For Speaker Mike Johnson

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shifts support to Rep. Mike Johnson for speakership, while Rep. Thomas Massie opposes. Former President Trump endorses Johnson,...

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Here’s a New Year’s resolution for Trump’s America: no snitching

Choose as your New Year’s mantra that great civic-minded slogan: ‘If you saw something, no you didn’t’

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Latin Times

Washington State Laws May Pose Roadblocks For Trump's Mass Deportation Plans

Passed in 2019, the Keep Washington Working Act restricts local police from assisting federal authorities with immigration enforcement. Under the state law, the police cannot arrest people based on civil immigration warrants and are not permitted to ask about someone's immigration status in non-criminal cases.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Mihaela Plesa survived a heated GOP challenge. Here’s how she thinks Democrats can prevail.

Plesa, a Dallas Democrat, said the party should embrace bipartisanship, and start talking about economic issues.

Kiplinger

Are Democrats or Republicans Better for My Insurance Premiums?

Let's compare how these two political parties might affect your insurance premiums now that the 2024 election is over.

Latin Times

New House Rules Package Proposes Bill to Make Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers a Deportable Offense

House Republicans released a 36-page rule package that lists a plethora of guidelines and bills for the incoming group, including several immigration proposals

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Jimmy Carter's Impactful Legacy On Federal Judiciary

President Jimmy Carter's groundbreaking judicial appointments prioritized diversity and inclusivity, leaving a lasting impact on the federal courts.

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Top US Republican Fights For Future In Cliffhanger Vote

US Republican leader Mike Johnson was set to face down critics Friday in a vote in Congress that could see him returned as one of the country's top statesmen -- or jettisoned to the back benches and political obscurity.

Salon

Johnson walks a tightrope in speaker bid

The GOP isn't yet united on Johnson for speaker and some party members are asking him not to negotiate with MAGA

Reason

The Roberts Rorschach Test

Who is defying the Courts?

The Guardian - US

US judicial body rejects request to refer Clarence Thomas to justice department

Request was made after Thomas failed to disclose luxury trips by Texas businessman and GOP donor Harlan Crow

Al Jazeera

US President Biden awards presidential medal to Trump critic Liz Cheney

A total of 20 recipients were honoured, including two who had investigated the attack on the US Capitol in January 2021.

The Independent UK

FBI releases new video of a suspect planting a pipe bomb near DNC offices on eve of the Capitol riot

The FBI is releasing new information about a suspect who planted pipe bombs four years ago outside the offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees near the Capitol

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