Washington Today (1-3-25): Speaker Johnson narrowly reelected after two House GOP change their votes
January 4, 2025
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47:26Now PlayingWashington Today (1-3-25): Speaker Johnson narrowly reelected after two House GOP change their votes
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as posted by the channelThe 119th Congress convenes, and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) wins reelection in a dramatic vote that had him initially losing before two House Republicans switched their votes and gave him the minimum 218 votes he needed for victory.
On the Senate's first day of the new Congress, the new Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) vows to preserve the legislative filibuster and "ensure the Senate stays the Senate."
President Joe Biden blocks Japan-based Nippon Steel's purchase of U.S. Steel, writing "We need major U.S. companies representing the major share of US steelmaking capacity to keep leading the fight on behalf of America’s national interests."
White House says President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to New Orleans on Monday after this week's deadly truck-ramming attack inspired by ISIS.
DC Police, U.S. Capitol Police, Secret Service and FBI hold a briefing on increased Washington, DC security for high profile events next week: counting of the Electoral College vote in the presidential election, and state funeral former president Jimmy Carter.
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