Congress officially certified President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral victory on Monday January 6, confirming his win over Vice President Kamala Harris without any objections from lawmakers during the tally of states on the House floor. Trump secured the presidency with 312 electoral votes compared to Harris’s 226, a total finalized during the
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Mike Johnson retains House Speaker position amidst tight vote
Republican Mike Johnson has narrowly retained his position as House Speaker in a dramatic vote that signals the beginning of complete Republican control in Washington. Johnson faced a razor-thin margin, able to lose only two votes due to the slim majority Republicans hold in Congress. Despite the close call, he
House Ethics report reveals Matt Gaetz paid for Sex and Drugs
The House Ethics Committee has released a report detailing evidence that former Congressman Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars for sex and drugs, including paying a 17-year-old girl for sex in 2017. The committee found substantial evidence that Gaetz violated House Rules, Florida state laws, and standards of
GOP’s Jim Jordan fails in Bid for US House Speaker
In a closely watched contest for the position of U.S. House Speaker, Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio, a prominent figure within the Republican Party, failed to secure the necessary support to assume the coveted leadership role. For the second time, Jordan failed to garner the support of 22 GOP Representatives. Representative