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Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote

The US has opened the 119th Congress with a vote for the speakership in its lower chamber, the House of Representatives.

Al Jazeera

New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violent subway crimes

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will introduce legislation to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ill people into treatment

The Independent UK

Ohio Lawmakers Sneak In a New Law to Charge Public for Police Body Camera Videos

Civil liberty groups and press advocates worry that excessive fees could stifle police oversight.

Reason

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Johnson flips votes after falling short

Republicans hold a paper-thin majority of the House, so losing just three GOP members was enough to block Johnson

Salon

Mike Johnson Is Speaker of the House. Again.

After a delay, Johnson secured the slimmest of majorities.

Reason

Mexico Hawks Outline Plans To Attack Cartels When Trump Takes Office: 'We Must Treat Them Like ISIS'

Trump's cabinet picks have publicly supported sending American troops to assassinate cartel leaders and operatives, but experts caution it could backfire

Latin Times

After first opposing Mike Johnson, Texas Congressman Keith Self changes vote to allow him to retain speakership

Rep. Keith Self was initially one of three who voted against House Speaker Mike Johnson’s reelection to lead the lower chamber.

The Texas Tribune

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Zuck puts Republican in charge of policy

Zuckerberg promoted Joel Kaplan, a former Republican White House official, to head up policy at Meta

Salon

Three Members Skip Vote, Speaker Election In Suspense

GOP members' strategic moves and personal convictions add suspense to the House Speaker election process.

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MAGA "offended" at Liz Cheney award

Biden gave the Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, two members of the Jan. 6 committee

Salon

GOP Rep. Massie Challenges House Speaker Vote

Rep. Massie challenges Speaker Johnson's potential speakership, hints at alternative candidates and potential opposition. Trump's endorsement may not be de...

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House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Tight Re-Election Battle

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges securing support for reelection in the 119th Congress amidst GOP dissent. The outcome of the speaker election w...

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Mike Johnson re-elected as House speaker after brief Republican revolt – as it happened

Incumbent speaker swayed two members who initially voted against him, giving him 218 votes to win over Democrat Jeffries’ 215 votes

The Guardian - US

The Three Republicans Who Could Seek To Replace Johnson As House Speaker If His Bid Fails

Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana, GOP Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota and Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio could step up in that scenario

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Trump Claims Mike Johnson Has 'Very Close' to Full GOP Support, But Just Two Votes Could Tank His Chances

Rep. Thomas Massie has already said he won't support Johnson, so another rejection would doom his bid if all Democrats are present in the House and vote against him as well

Salon

Trump doesn't have the juice for Johnson

GOP civil war: House speaker vote is just the first of many tough battles for a GOP with only a razor-thin margin

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President-Elect Trump Endorses Speaker Mike Johnson For House Leadership

President-elect Trump endorses Speaker Mike Johnson, boosting his re-election bid amid conservative hesitancy.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Re-Election Battle

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces reelection challenges amidst far-right discontent and Trump's endorsement. Implications for Trump's agenda and House funct...

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Mike Johnson's Speakership In Shaky Ground Ahead Of Crucial Vote Despite Trump's Backing

Johnson must secure the votes of skeptical Republicans, including hardliners from the Freedom Caucus, to continue in his post

The Guardian - US

Ex-CIA director Leon Panetta ‘hopeful’ that Trump will be more Reagan than ‘America First’ on national security

Vastly experienced former defense secretary who allowed women into combat is braced for backlash but feels ‘deep, deep down in my guts’ that norms will hold

The Guardian - UK

January 6 was part of an attempted coup d’etat in America. Don’t let Trump and his allies tell you otherwise

That so many seem willing to normalise that anti-democratic outrage is frightening, says Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi

The Conversation

Mainstream media faces a credibility crisis – my journalism research shows how the news can still serve the public

“The news media is the least trusted group among 10 U.S. civic and political institutions involved in the democratic process,” the polling firm Gallup concluded in a 2024 analysis.

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Biden's Actions And Challenges In Protecting Transgender Rights

President Biden's actions on transgender rights have faced criticism and mixed reactions, raising concerns about the level of protection provided.

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2025 Election Races To Watch In The U.S.

2025 brings competitive elections in various states including Virginia, Wisconsin, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene To Vote For Speaker Mike Johnson

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shifts support to Rep. Mike Johnson for speakership, while Rep. Thomas Massie opposes. Former President Trump endorses Johnson,...

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