In the United States, the 119th Congress opened to a packed first day after two New Year's Day attacks in Nevada and Louisiana last week claimed multiple lives and injured dozens.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was re-elected to the House's top post in a lengthy first round of voting Friday afternoon. The Senate gaveled Friday, but there was less debate as Vice President Harris swore in new members. New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R.S.D.) took the oath and insisted the Senate filibuster would remain in place. The group's oldest and longest-serving senator, Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), was sworn in as president pro tempore.
These topics are likely to be discussed on today's Sunday show.
Rep. Tony Gonzalez (R-Texas) is scheduled to appear on NewsNation's “The Hill Sunday,” and President-elect Trump's next “border czar” Tom Homan will appear on CBS' “Face the Nation.” ” is scheduled to appear on the show. Homan will likely discuss the Trump administration's plans to handle the U.S.-Mexico border.
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