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US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks with reporters at the US Capitol, in Washington, DC on December 20, 2024. The US House of Representatives voted December 20, 2024 to avert a government shutdown with just hours to spare, with Democrats joining Republicans to advance a funding bill keeping the lights on through mid-March. Lawmakers sent a package to the Senate that would keep federal agencies running through mid-March -- but the upper chamber only has until midnight (0500 GMT) to follow suit or federal agencies will begin shutting. (Photo by Richard PIERRIN / AFP) (Photo by RICHARD PIERRIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump Backs Johnson For House Speaker, Criticizes Democrats: ‘It Was a Disaster!’

President-elect Donald Trump put his endorsement behind Mike Johnson for House speaker on Monday after turmoil took place over government funding this month that caused chaos among Republicans and questioned his leadership bid.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 24: The U.S. Capitol Dome is seen as House Republicans continue to search for a Speaker of the House in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill on October 24, 2023 in Washington, DC. Members of the GOP conference met for a closed-door vote to select their nominee for Speaker of the House to succeed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who was ousted on October 4 in a move led by a small group of conservative members of his own party. The Republicans nominated Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) today but he has already dropped out of the running after it became clear he could not secure enough votes to be elected Speaker. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

The Hill: Left-wing Legal Scholars Unveil Plan To Prevent Trump From Taking Office

Two legal scholars recently published an op-ed for The Hill, detailing a plan to prevent President-elect Donald Trump from re-taking office, citing an “oath-breaking insurrection” clause.

Democratic presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson speaks during a campaign event at Teatotaller's Cafe in Concord, New Hampshire, on January 17, 2024. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)

Marianne Williamson Enters Race For DNC Chair

Former author and Democrat presidential candidate Marianne Williamson announced she is launching her campaign to become chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee on Thursday.

(L) WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a media availability prior to meeting with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency on December 05, 2024 in Washington, DC. Musk and Ramaswamy are meeting with members of the U.S. Congress today about DOGE, a planned presidential advisory commission with the goal of cutting government spending and increasing efficiency in the federal workforce. ( (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) / (R) PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 14: Elon Musk attends the America First Policy Institute Gala held at Mar-a-Lago on November 14, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. President-elect Donald Trump has been announcing a number of nominees for his upcoming administration. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Republicans Float Musk As ‘Potential Replacement’ For House Speaker As Officials Slam Johnson’s CR Bill

A number of Republican lawmakers are now calling for Elon Musk to step up and take on a new role after the incoming DOGE leader rallied against House Speaker Mike Johnson’s Continuing Resolution (CR) spending bill, effectively killing it.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: Incoming U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) (R) speaks to reporters following the weekly Senate luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on December 17, 2024 in Washington, DC. Thune spoke on the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act and the upcoming government funding bill. Thune was joined by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) (L) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY). (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Senate Approves $895B Defense Bill Despite Democrat Opposition To Youth ‘Trans Care’ Ban

The Senate approved the Pentagon’s massive $895 billion annual budget on Wednesday, which also prohibited the use of federal funds to provide transgender surgeries for minors with gender dysphoria, angering pro-LGBTQ Democrats.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: Chairman of the House Oversight Committee Rep. James Comer (R-KY) presides over a Committee hearing titled “The Basis for an Impeachment Inquiry of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.” on Capitol Hill on September 28, 2023 in Washington, DC. The hearing is expected to focus on the constitutional and legal questions House Republicans are raising about President Biden and his son Hunter Biden. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Comer Supports AOC’s Bid To Become Ranking Member In House Oversight Committee: ‘I’m a Big AOC Fan’

Republican House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer recently revealed that he stands behind Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s bid to become the Ranking Member on the committee for the Democrats.