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Trump endorses Johnson to continue as House speaker

Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson to continue as House speaker, just days before he could face a close floor election to retain the gavel.

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Fox News declares the ‘real losers’ in the MAGA civil war over visas — the Democrats

“The only real losers in the wake of this kerfuffle are the Democrats and liberal talking heads who hoped that they were watching MAGA tear itself apart,” a Fox News columnist argued this week.

The Independent UK

GOP "playing with fire" on speaker vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford to lose one Republican vote when Congress is sworn in later this week

Salon

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Religious landscape of new Congress features noticeable partisan differences - Roll Call

The religious makeup of the 119th Congress will be little changed from the previous term, but with some pronounced partisan differences.

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House Republicans Optimistic About Defending Majority In 2026 Midterms

House Republicans gear up to defend their slim majority in the 2026 midterms against Democrats aiming to regain control.

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MSNBC panel left in stitches after ex-GOP congressman touts Kevin McCarthy’s return as Speaker

‘I could see Donald Trump getting behind Kevin McCarthy. What a wonderful turn that would be,’ Joe Walsh told a panel on The Weekend

The Independent UK

Texans remember Jimmy Carter, the last Democrat to take the state’s presidential election

The Georgia peanut farmer turned politician won Texas’ 26 electoral votes in 1976 but couldn’t repeat the feat four years later against Ronald Reagan.

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GOP governor claims Trump has not permanently changed party: ‘There is no Trump-lite’

The moderate Republican governor said he does not think President-elect Trump has permanently changed the GOP

The Independent UK

GOP governor claims Elon Musk is too rich to have any conflicts of interest in government

Sununu says Trump’s ultra-wealthy Cabinet is a good thing, and denies Musk is in it for the money

The Independent UK

GOP quietly cuts IRS funding by $20B

The GOP assault on the revenue collecting agency's funding could exacerbate wait times and balloon the deficit

Salon

GOP eyes new "voter suppression laws"

After winning trifecta in White House and Congress, GOP plans to make voting harder, Democrats say

Salon

In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families

Tennessee has nearly total abortion ban and a porous safety net for mothers and young children

The Independent UK

California Gov. Newsom Speaks Loudly, Carries Small Stick

Newsom is a prototypical modern progressive governor whose pro-democracy tour of Southern states evoked more mocking than fear.

Reason

Haley reignites Ramaswamy feud after he bashes American work culture: ‘There’s nothing wrong with US workers’

Back-and-forth comes after Elon Musk and Ramaswamy weighed in on state of U.S. workforce and culture

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‘It never left’: GOP senator mocked for claiming Trump has brought Christmas ‘back in America’

People were quick to confirm that they have, indeed, celebrated Christmas during the period when Trump was not president

The Independent UK

‘It’s clear he’s in charge now’: Lawmakers react to Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ involvement ahead of inauguration

Trump is behaving as though he is already in office as Biden winds down his presidency, according to Republican and Democratic lawmakers

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Protracted GOP speaker fight could complicate Electoral College count - Roll Call

GOP infighting could complicate Mike Johnson's bid to remain speaker — and potentially the Electoral College count on Jan. 6.

Salon

Musk can turn Trump's army against him

Trump isn't fooling anyone by saying Elon Musk's "not going to be president"

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House GOP Urges Trump To Support Speaker Johnson

House GOP leader Mike Johnson faces challenges in securing speakership amid internal party divisions and pressure from President-elect Trump. The outcome w...

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Matt Gaetz's Chances of Being Florida's Next Governor are Doomed Unless Trump Intervenes: Election Forecaster

The House Ethics Committee released the anticipated report on Matt Gaetz's controversial and illegal actions, likely killing his political career, an analyst explained.

Salon

GOP tests North Carolina's democracy

North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs spoke to Salon about Republican efforts to overturn her 2024 win

Roll Call

Political fallout over spending - Roll Call

Aidan Quigley and David Lerman review last week's GOP infighting over government funding and what it means for President-elect Donald Trump.

The Guardian - US

Musk’s conflicts of interest as Trump adviser could benefit him, experts warn

As co-chair of ‘government efficiency’ panel, Musk would influence policy that could help SpaceX, Tesla and X

Salon

Democrats get back into the fight

Democrats exploit the Elon Musk debacle to divide and demoralize Trump's coalition

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