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Speaker Johnson begins fight for the House gavel, winning nod from Trump

WASHINGTON -- Speaker Mike Johnson is beginning the hard fight for his gavel, a weeks-long campaign that starts Wednesday during internal House Republican leadership elections and will establish the new power centers in Congress for a Washington dominated by President-elect Donald Trump.

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After Trump endorsement, GOP backs Mike Johnson for second term as House speaker

In January, Mike Johnson faces another vote to stay in the job that places him second in line for the presidency after Vice President-elect JD Vance.

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Mike Johnson wins Republican support to be House speaker again after Trump endorsement

Speaker Mike Johnson has won the support of enough Republicans to stand as their candidate for the gavel in January.

Donald Trump chooses firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz to run Justice Department as attorney general

Rep. Matt Gaetz has been a vocal critic of the Justice Department and was not on the 'bingo card' of one GOP senator.

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McCarthy says next Congress’s success hinges on present House: ‘Don’t be taking vacations’

Republican House members have successfully filled 214 seats, with 218 needed for a majority. Democrats have 203 seats in ...

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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on 2024 election: I would give an advantage to Donald Trump

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the 2024 election, the balance of power in ...

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Republicans Thought Trump’s Matt Gaetz Appointment Was a Joke

This one was not on my Bingo card,” said one Republican about Trump’s pick for Matt Gaetz as attorney general.

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Kevin McCarty's lead narrows over Flojaune Cofer in Sacramento mayoral election

Kevin McCarty maintains a lead over Dr. Flojaune Cofer in the race to become Sacramento's next mayor, though it has narrowed ...

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After McCarthy ouster, GOP to consider new requirement for House leadership elections

Rep. Brian Mast wants any Republican seeking an internal promotion to be required to step down from their current leadership ...

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Some Kern County voters are likely to see another special election

For Kern voters, this could all mean yet another special election. Fong has repeatedly said he’s running only for Congress.

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GOP to consider new rules for House leadership elections

Rep. Brian Mast wants any Republican seeking an internal promotion to be required to step down from their current leadership ...

Trump transition live updates: Rubio to be nominated for Secretary of State; Gaetz AG

Donald Trump met with President Biden on Wednesday and announced plans to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz, Sen. Marco Rubio and Tulsi Gabbard for his Cabinet.

Election 2024 updates: Trump team picks inauguration leads, sources say

President Joe Biden addressed the results of the 2024 election Thursday, saying "We're going to be okay," and urging people ...

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