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Top Senate Republican Quietly Promises Trump That Pete Hesgeth Has Votes to Win Nomination

Senate Majority Leader John Thune reassured the president-elect about Hegseth's chances of becoming Defense Secretary

Latin Times

Who is Joel Kaplan, Meta's new President of Global Affairs and Trump's latest ally in Big Tech?

Nick Clegg is to make way for Meta’s top Republican ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Who is he – and why does it matter?

Evening Standard

Trump and Republicans plot radical policy agenda in one ‘big, beautiful bill’

House speaker says party seeks single piece of legislation covering tax cuts, immigration and military spending

The Guardian - US

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Firms that donated to Republican party avoided tariffs in Trump first term – study

President-elect has threatened to levy tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, which can burden businesses

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth has enough votes to become nation’s Secretary of Defense, top Republican tells Trump

The former Fox News host is due to attend a confirmation hearing for the top Pentagon job on January 15

The Independent UK

US Lawmakers To Certify Trump Win, Four Years After Capitol Riot

Exactly four years after Donald Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol, seeking to overturn his election loss, lawmakers meet Monday to certify his 2024 win, cementing the Republican's comeback from political ignominy.

International Business Times

Virginia Special Elections To Test Political Landscape

Special elections in northern Virginia to gauge voter sentiment post-Democratic loss as Republicans and Democrats vie for key seats.

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Republicans try to exploit New Orleans attack to push through Trump agenda

Trump loyalists make baseless link between attack and US border and say cabinet nominees must be urgently ratified

The Guardian - US

Kinzinger: Trump GOP has "no morality"

Former Illinois congressman who turned on Trump after Jan. 6 stars in new documentary "The Last Republican"

Salon

House Republicans And Democrats Warn Speaker Mike Johnson Of Challenges

Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in the 119th Congress with a slim majority and the need for bipartisan cooperation.

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Rep. Ralph Norman Changes Vote After Speaker's Commitment To Conservatives

Republican Rep. Ralph Norman supports Mike Johnson for speaker, citing promises of more conservative representation in negotiations.

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Mike Johnson may be the speaker, but Democrats will still have power

ANALYSIS: Yes, Republicans have a trifecta. Yes, Trump is president. But hardliners’ inability to take ‘yes’ for an answer means Democrats can act as the ‘governing majority,’ in a coalition with Mike Johnson, Eric Garcia reports

The Independent UK

GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson Denies Specific Commitments In Speaker Selection

Republican Representative Dusty Johnson denies specific commitments in negotiations for speaker, focusing on inclusivity and conservatism.

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President-Elect Trump Praises Mike Johnson's Re-Election As House Speaker

President-elect Trump praises Mike Johnson's re-election as speaker of the House, highlighting unity among House Republicans and the continuation of the 'M...

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Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote

The US has opened the 119th Congress with a vote for the speakership in its lower chamber, the House of Representatives.

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President-Elect Trump Supports House Speaker Candidate Mike Johnson

President-elect Trump intervenes to secure House Speaker Mike Johnson's vote, showcasing his influence in the Republican Party.

Latin Times

House Speaker Mike Johnson Keeps His Gavel After Two Republicans Fall In Line With Trump, Change Votes Last Minute

President-elect Donald Trump had thrown his support behind Johnson ahead of the vote.

The Independent UK

Trump-backed Mike Johnson remains House speaker after Republican holdouts flip votes at last minute

Johnson held onto the speaker’s gavel after Ralph Norman and Keith Self swapped their votes

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International Business Times

House Speaker Mike Johnson Keeps His Gavel After Just One Round Of Voting After 2 Republicans Change Votes

Despite concerns his reelection was in jeopardy, Republican House members ultimately declined to defy President-elect Trump's support for Johnson after two members changed their votes after an extended delay.

Salon

Johnson flips votes after falling short

Republicans hold a paper-thin majority of the House, so losing just three GOP members was enough to block Johnson

The Texas Tribune

After first opposing Mike Johnson, Texas Congressman Keith Self changes vote to allow him to retain speakership

Rep. Keith Self was initially one of three who voted against House Speaker Mike Johnson’s reelection to lead the lower chamber.

Salon

Zuck puts Republican in charge of policy

Zuckerberg promoted Joel Kaplan, a former Republican White House official, to head up policy at Meta

Latin Times

South Carolina Republican Breaks From Trump, Tanking Mike Johnson's First Speaker Vote

Ralph Norman joined Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson, dooming his chances of getting reelected in the first ballot

Latin Times

Applause Breaks Out As House Clerk Announces Matt Gaetz Won't Serve His Term

The chamber applauded the news that the Florida Republican wouldn't be a member of the 119th Congress

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Some House Republicans Stay Seated During Speaker Nomination

Differing reactions within the Republican party during Speaker Mike Johnson's nomination highlight diversity and individuality in the House of Representatives.

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