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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote​

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday as House speaker on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts in a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.

The uneasy scene brought an ominous start to the first day of the new Congress. A small collection of hardline Republicans convened in the back of the House chamber, one by one declining to vote or choosing another lawmaker. Johnson’s face turned grim, acknowledging fresh turmoil and signaling trouble ahead for him as Trump returns to the White House with unified GOP control of Washington.

In the end, however, Johnson was able to flip two holdouts who switched to support him, with help from Trump, who called the dissenting Republican lawmakers from the golf course. The final tally was 218-215.

Johnson, visibly relieved, vowed to “reject business as usual” in his first speech with the gavel.

“We’re going to drastically cut back the size and scope of government,” he promised.

Johnson’s weak grip on the gavel has threatened not only his own survival but Trump’s ambitious agenda of tax cuts and mass deportations as Republicans sweep to power in the House and the Senate. The stark vote tally laid bare the challenges he faces. Even backing from Trump himself, usually a surer bet for Republicans, was no guarantee of Johnson’s ability to stay in the speaker’s office. ...

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Judge sets Trump's sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time

In an extraordinary turn, a judge has set President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 — little over a week before he’s due to return to the White House.
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Biden to visit New Orleans Monday, in wake of Bourbon Street attack

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will meet with families and community members during their visit, the White House said.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson's victory came with a warning from hardline Republicans

Lawmakers reminded Johnson they have the numbers to remove him from the speakership if needed.
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New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster

New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to “ensure the Senate stays the Senate.”
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NY judge says Trump will face no penalties in his criminal hush money case but upholds conviction | CNN Politics

President-elect Donald Trump will face no legal penalties for his conviction in the hush money case, a New York judge ruled Friday.
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Social Security Fairness Act set to get Biden's signature

Legislation granting full Social Security benefits to nearly 3 million retirees will soon get become law, advocates say.
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Why are US flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day?

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed frustration that flags will be flying at half-staff when he takes office later this month.
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By blaming Biden for the New Orleans attack, Trump may be setting himself up for failure

Trump pointed to Biden's policies in the aftermath of the New Orleans terrorist attack. But the president-elect risks facing similar criticism if an attack happens while he is in office.
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Mike Johnson re-elected House speaker as GOP mutiny threat dissolves

Speaker-designate Mike Johnson, R-La., won a majority of voting members in the House of Representatives.
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On possible GOP votes against Trump nominees, Thune says no "clarity" yet

One of the first priorities for Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump's expected nominees.
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Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol's cancer risk

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday.
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How Johnson won over GOP holdouts to secure a second term as speaker - Washington Examiner

Johnson did not acquiesce to the sort of demands made of Kevin McCarthy, who gave conservatives outsize sway to win the speaker's gavel in 2021.
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How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help

Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.
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Musk is 'misjudged and certainly misinformed' over UK grooming attacks, says senior minister

A senior British minister has pushed back on Elon Musk’s criticism of the government's handling of a historic child grooming scandal.
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Briton among dead in New Orleans vehicle attack

The family of London man Edward Pettifer mourn a "wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend".
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New Orleans attacker had suspected bomb materials at home, reserved truck weeks ago, officials say

The attack along Bourbon Street killed 14 people, along with the driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who officials said was inspired by the Islamic State militant group.
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