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Republicans tell Johnson zero room for error after House speaker reelection

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

Following a tense and interrupted first roll call, enough Republican U.S. representatives ultimately voted for House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., winning him re-election in a tight 218-216 vote. ... Read More.

Gaetzs resignation read into congressional record

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

Formal reading into the congressional record of the resignation by Matt Gaetz from the U.S. House of Representatives and the 119th Congress was done Friday ahead of U.S.... Read More.

Justice Department issues consent decree with Fulton County Jail

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Justice said Friday it has reached a proposed consent decree with Fulton County over jail conditions the department said violated the U.S. Constitution. ... Read More.

Congressional delegation sworn in for 119th Congress

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

Five North Carolina newcomers, all Republicans, took their seats and cast first votes in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday in Washington as the 119th Congress was... Read More.

Gaetz resignation read into congressional record

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

Formal reading into the congressional record of the resignation by Matt Gaetz from the U.S. House of Representatives and the 119th Congress was done Friday ahead of U.S.... Read More.

Trump not expected to go to jail in hush money sentencing next week

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

A federal judge has set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in the hush money case for Jan. 10, just 10 days before the presidential inauguration. ... Read More.

Scott, Graham lead South Carolina delegation in 119th Congress

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

Republican U.S. Sens. Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham led South Carolina’s congressional delegation as the 119th Congress was sworn in on Friday in Washington. ... Read More.

Echoing RFK Jr., Newsom executive order cracks down on food dyes, ultra-processed foods

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

Echoing earlier calls by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to crack down on dangerous food dyes and “ultra-processed” foods, pointing to... Read More.

New Orleans Police will upgrade security for Super Bowl, Mardi Gras

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

In a letter released Friday afternoon, the New Orleans Police Department says there will be increased security presence in concert with other agencies in the French Quarter. ... Read More.