Will a Protracted Speaker Battle Impact Trump’s Victory Certification?
Media claims of a helpless Congress without a speaker are inaccurate, according to a former legislative analyst. News Analysis As potentially extended battles to...
Johnson Delivers Remarks After Being Reelected House Speaker
The House convenes at 12:00 p.m. ET on Jan. 3 for the start of the 119th Congress. Representatives are expected to elect a new...
Republican Lawmakers Seek Answers From Yellen Over Chinese Hacking of US Treasury
The breach ‘raises serious questions about the protocols for safeguarding sensitive federal government information,’ the lawmakers stated. Two top Republican lawmakers are seeking answers...
President Biden, First Lady to Travel to New Orleans on Jan. 6 in Wake of Attack
‘Our hearts are with the people in New Orleans after the despicable attack that occurred in the early morning hours,’ President Joe Biden said...
White House Holds Press Briefing (Jan. 3)
The White House holds a press briefing with press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at 1:15 p.m. ET on Jan. 3. …
Johnson Reelected Speaker on 1st Ballot
In a 218–215 vote, Johnson was elected on the first ballot in spite of short-lived hiccups early in the vote. WASHINGTON—Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.)...
Biden Delivers Remarks at Medal of Honor Ceremony
U.S. President Joe Biden presents Medals of Honor to seven soldiers at 5:00 p.m. ET on Jan. 3 during a ceremony at the White...
Judge Sets Trump’s Sentencing for Jan. 10, Signals He Won’t Be Jailed
New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s bid to dismiss the case. New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan has...
Biden to Keep US Flags at Half-Staff During Trump’s Inauguration, White House Says
Biden ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff for 30 days at all federal buildings after the death of Jimmy Carter. The White House...