• Fri, January 3, 2025

by: CNN

New Congress will be sworn in today as Johnson faces House speaker vote

The 119th Congress will be sworn in Friday with Republicans officially becoming the majority in both chambers as House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a vote to retain the speakership. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

by: Wired

Elon Musk Is Posting Nonstop Falsehoods About 'Grooming Gangs'

Musk's posts, which have racked up hundreds of millions of views on X, are his latest effort at inserting himself into UK politics.

by: Forbes

Fixing Social Security's 8-Year Cliff Rely On Trust And Stephen Goss

Most experts agree without intervention from Congress and the president, the Social Security system will be unable to meet its full obligations within the next eight

by: Newsweek

Three House Republicans Defy Trump in First 2025 Test of His 'Mandate'

In the first test of President-elect Donald Trump 's "mandate" over a unified Republican Party, three House Republicans defied him by voting against Speaker Mike Johnson, who Trump endorsed to serve another term as speaker.

by: ABC

Johnson wins dramatic reelection as speaker after 2 GOP hard-liners switch votes

Johnson has publicly expressed confidence that he will retain the speaker's gavel, but spent the final day before the vote on Capitol Hill meeting with Republican holdouts.

by: Krone

"Government crisis": foreign countries are tearing our politics apart

The negotiations for a three-party coalition between the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS in the federal government collapsed on Friday. The failure has also caused

by: Slate

How Clarence Thomas Got Away With It

The past two years have brought a flood of shocking revelations about Justice Clarence Thomas' acceptance of lavish gifts, loans, and vacations from his billionaire buddies. But the justice has faced remarkably little accountability for his flagrant violations of federal ethics laws: Despite multiple congressional probes into his misconduct,

by: ABC

House speaker vote live updates: Mike Johnson's fate could hinge on a single GOP vote

Johnson has publicly expressed confidence that he will retain the speaker's gavel, but spent the final day before the vote on Capitol Hill meeting with Republican holdouts.

by: MSN

India Slams China's Move to Create New Counties in Aksai Chin: Escalating Territorial Disputes

India has strongly protested China's creation of two new counties in Aksai Chin, a region that has been under illegal Chinese occupation since the 1950s. The announcement, made by China in the Xinjiang province,

by: MSN

French, German foreign ministers visit Damascus to meet Syria's new rulers

Germany's Annalena Baerbock offers 'outstretched hand', but underlines EU 'expectations' on diversity and tolerance.

by: MSN

Rigathi Gachagua blasts Kimani Ichung'wah for linking him to abductions: "Kenyans are intelligent"

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has refuted National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah's claims linking him to recent abductions.

by: MSN

Trump's Republicans reelect Mike Johnson US House Speaker despite dissent

By Bo Erickson, Richard Cowan, Katharine Jackson and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected to the chamber's top job on Friday by a razor-thin margin that highlighted potential fissures among President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Capitol Hill.

by: MSN

GOP's Johnson Tries to Flip Votes to Win Speaker on First Round

Republican Mike Johnson appeared to have fallen short of reelection as House speaker, prompting Republicans to hold the vote as he and his allies worked to flip votes.

by: MSN

Mike Johnson falling short in speaker vote, in unity test for Trump's Republicans

By Bo Erickson, Richard Cowan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Mike Johnson appeared to be falling short in his bid to retain the top post in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday,

by: MSN

Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history

Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.

by: MSN

Mike Johnson elected speaker of US House as Trump's Republicans unite behind him

By Bo Erickson, Richard Cowan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected to the chamber's top job on Friday in a lengthy vote that highlighted persistent divisions among Donald Trump's Republicans on Capitol Hill.

by: MSN

Russia's pivotal 2025: Ending conflict and managing unrest

Determining the end date of the "Special Military Operation" and forming a new political party to address dissatisfaction and frustration among Russians are events Russia is expected to face in 2025,

by: MSN

US Justice Department finds violations in Oklahoma's treatment of mentally ill

The state of Oklahoma is violating federal law by unnecessarily committing people with mental illness and drug abuse disorders to psychiatric hospitals, the U.S. Justice Department concluded in a report released on Friday.

by: MSN

100-year agreement between Ukraine and UK nearing completion - Presidential Office

Ukraine and the UK have held talks on a 100-year agreement. The draft document is at the final stage of approval, according to the press service of the Office of the President of Ukraine. As noted in the Office,

by: MSN

How Carter's Panama Canal, treaties show how much Washington has changed

The New York Times' Peter Baker discusses his new reporting 'Carter's Panama Canal, Treaties Symbolize How Much Washington Has Changed.'

by: MSN

Minister says Musk's intervention in UK politics 'misinformed'

A senior British government minister on Friday criticised Elon Musk's latest intervention in the country's politics as "misjudged and certainly misinformed". "Some of the criticisms that Elon Musk has made,

by: MSN

South Korea's acting president vows continued cooperation with US, Japan

South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok vowed to continue trilateral cooperation with Japan and the United States, saying on Friday his country's diplomacy remains steadfast despite an unprecedented political crisis at home.

by: MSN

Virgin Islands delegate protests at speaker vote: U.S. 'has a territory and a colonies problem'

Stacey Plaskett, a non-voting Democratic delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands, stood after the first roll call vote to ask why delegates from the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia were not asked to vote for House speaker.

by: MSN

Nairobi: Activist challenges Mutahi Kagwe's nomination as CS over handling of COVID-19 pandemic

Activist Joseph Aura, through lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui, has objected to Mutahi Kagwe's nomination as Agriculture CS, citing mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

by: MSN

Biden to visit New Orleans after attack

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to New Orleans on Monday. The Bidens, according to a White house announcement on Friday, "will grieve with the families and community members" affected by the Bourbon Street attack on New Year's Day that left 15 people dead.

by: MSN

Money, Musk and mission creep: How Trump could shape DOD's space drift

The path to a larger Space Force budget isn't clear - even as Trump, who oversaw the creation of the service, prepares to take office in the coming weeks.

by: MSN

Elon Musk speaks out again in favor of the far-right in the UK

Elon Musk has backed the AfD in Germany and Nigel Farage's Reform UK in Britain, and praised Italy's right-wing prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.

by: MSN

Maddow Blog | The disconnect between the New Orleans attack and Trump's incoming Cabinet

The Republican takeaway from the New Orleans attack is that Donald Trump's cabinet nominees need to be confirmed quickly. There's reason to believe otherwise.

by: MSN

Super World President? How Elon Musk is meddling in UK and German politics

Elon Musk has emerged as a disruptive force in global politics, leveraging his social media platform, X, and immense influence to intervene in US, UK, and German affairs. In the US, he shapes far-right narratives and advises Donald Trump's administration.

by: MSN

Map Shows 9 States Where Income Tax Is Cut For 2025

Newsweek contacted the Tax Foundation for comment by email on Friday. Why It Matters. Income tax cuts are expected to be popular among benefiting residents and could potentially m

by: MSN

Argentina Boosts Air Connectivity with Open Skies Agreement with the Dominican Republic

The open skies policy not only increases flight frequencies but also enhances tourism between Argentina and the Dominican Republic.

by: MSN

'Our neighbors': Tulsans provide resources ahead of Trump's immigration plans

December's final manufacturing PMI read comes in at 49.4 for six consecutive contracting months

by: MSN

German, French foreign ministers meet Syria's new leaders

Germany's top diplomat Annalena Baerbock and her French counterpart met members of Syria's rebel-formed transition government. The pair are the first EU diplomats to visit Syria since Bashar Assad's ouster.

by: MSN

Thune takes the helm of the Senate

John Thune has ascended to the top position in the Senate, replacing Mitch McConnell, who held the position for 18 years. In the position, Thune will be tasked with managing Donald Trump's demands, keeping 53 Republican senators in line,

by: MSN

Shah reviews progress of development projects in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep

by: MSN

Ukraine and Syria: a budding new friendship

What is Ukraine looking to get out of it? Some of Zelenskyy's moves are "raw power play", aimed at "rubbing the Kremlin's nose" in its failure to prevent the fall of Assad, wrote

by: MSN

Why is Elon Musk calling for a new UK election?

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, has drawn significant attention with his recent comments on British politics. His call for a new general election in the United Kingdom,

by: MSN

Elon Musk demands King Charles orders new general election in latest attack on Labour

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by: MSN

Meta's Nick Clegg to step down, will be replaced by well-connected Republican

Nick Clegg, Meta's longtime policy chief, said on Thursday he is leaving his post and will be replaced by deputy Joel Kaplan, a prominent figure in Republican circles. Why it matters: The move comes shortly after CEO Mark Zuckerberg dined with President-elect Trump at Mar-a-lago and as Republicans will soon control all three branches of federal government.

by: MSN

Maddow Blog | Trump's reaction to the New Orleans attack went from bad to worse

Donald Trump's initial response to the New Orleans attack was cringeworthy — and then the Republican decided to double down on discredited misinformation.

by: MSN

Biden blocks sale of U.S. Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel

By David Shepardson, Tim Kelly and Katya Golubkova WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden officially blocked Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9-billion purchase of U.S. Steel on Friday, dealing a probably fatal blow to the contentious merger plan after a year of review.

by: MSN

Telangana CM's meeting with convicted ex-inmate sparks political controversy

Years ago, when Reddy was an undertrial in the "note-for-vote" case and lodged in Cherlapally Central Prison, he befriended Nagayya, a lifer serving a sentence for the murder of his son by drowning. Nagayya,

by: MSN

Ukraine plans to produce 3,000 missiles and 30,000 long-range drones, PM says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed to produce 30,000 long-range drones. Ukrainian enterprises also plan to make about 3,000 missiles, according to Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal.

by: MSN

New Year: See list of 2025 prophecies about President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu may experience some political and medical difficulties, according to predictions by at least two pastors in Nigeria in their 2025 prophecies.

by: MSN

Russian gas crisis deepens: Transnistria freezes, Europe braces

The first victims of the new phase of the gas crisis are the residents of pro-Russian Transnistria, while Slovakia and Hungary may also face difficulties. However, the issue does not stop there. The potential halting of Russian gas transit through the Ukrainian pipeline could become a bargaining chip in discussions about Ukraine's future and a

by: MSN

High Court annuls legislation that gave Ben Gvir strong influence over police probes

At the same time, judges unanimously uphold other aspects of law that increased minister's powers over the force The post High Court annuls legislation that gave Ben Gvir strong influence over police probes appeared first on The Times of Israel.

by: MSN

RI's Housing Dept. wants to become the Executive Office of Housing. What that would mean.

The name change is one of the proposals in a new plan to streamline RI's housing bureaucracy and centralize policymaking to expedite solutions.

by: MSN

Here's what Congress's first day will look like

The 119th Congress kicks off Friday as lawmakers return to Washington with a long January to-do list and a packed first day. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees are set to get rolling in the coming weeks,

Here's what Congress's first day will look like

The 119th Congress kicks off Friday as lawmakers return to Washington with a long January to-do list and a packed first day. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees are set to get rolling in the coming weeks,

The article from MSN outlines the activities planned for the first day of the 118th Congress on January 3, 2024. The day will begin with the swearing-in of new and returning members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Key events include the election of the Speaker of the House, where Kevin McCarthy is expected to face challenges from within his party. In the Senate, Patty Murray is set to become the first woman to serve as president pro tempore. Additionally, there will be organizational meetings, committee assignments, and the adoption of House rules. The day will also see the introduction of new legislation, with both chambers focusing on setting the legislative agenda for the session, addressing issues like government funding, national security, and economic policies.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/here-s-what-congress-s-first-day-will-look-like/ar-AA1wU0Om