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Mike Johnson Elected Speaker After GOP Dissenters Change Their Votes

After some initial resistance, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) officially won the speaker's gavel, receiving 218 votes, enough to secure the position. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) kept his promise to vote against Mr. Johnson and voted for Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.). Rep. Ralph Norman (R-South Carolina) also did not initially vote for Johnson, choosing Rep. Jim […]

Chief Justice Roberts condemns elected officials for intimidating judges 

Chief Justice John Roberts made that point, condemning elected officials who threatened judges and ignored the court's rulings. Tuesday's year-end report It's part of what Roberts called “illegal activity” that threatens the rule of law. Roberts did not name specific people, but said a federal district judge's “ruling in a high-profile case” led to elected […]

Trump to Become First Elected Leader to Have Second UK Royal State Visit

US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly set to become the first head of state to meet the British Royal Family on his second state visit. After rolling out the red carpet in Paris for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, President-elect Trump will be invited back to London to once again make history with his […]