Johnson secures GOP nomination to stay House speaker
House Republicans name Mike Johnson as their candidate to remain speaker after Trump endorsement. He faces dissent from hard-right members and the Freedom Caucus, while Trump vows support as Johnson pitches a 100 day agenda and unified governing with a Republican White House and Senate.
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Trump returns to Washington vowing smooth transition
President-elect Donald Trump visits the White House for a private two hour meeting with President Biden promising a smooth transition. Biden and Trump exchanged greetings as allies prepare for power handover amid ongoing questions over Ukraine aid and Gaza fighting.
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Grassley names judges as top priority for Senate
Des Moines report highlights Chuck Grassley promising to appoint constitutionalist judges to the Supreme Court and federal courts as Republicans regain the Senate. He notes the Judiciary Committee handles much of the work and confirms his return as chair in the 119th Congress. Grassley cites the farm bill and Juvenile Justice act reauthorization among other aims.
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Thune Elected Senate Majority Leader in GOP Shakeup
South Dakota Senator John Thune, 63, was chosen as the next Senate majority leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell as Republicans prepare to take control with 53 seats. Thune defeated Senators John Cornyn and Rick Scott in a two round secret-ballot process and pledged to work closely with President-elect Donald Trump amid past policy differences. Trump congratulated Thune on Truth Social, praising his quick work and leadership.
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