Historic Firsts: Three LGBTQ+ Women Sworn into 119th Congress
On Friday, November 17, 2023, Representatives Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Emily Randall (D-Wash.), and Julie Johnson (D-Texas) were sworn into the 119th Congress, marking historic firsts for transgender, queer Latina, and Southern LGBTQ+ representation, respectively.
Historic Firsts: Three LGBTQ+ Women Sworn into 119th Congress
On Friday, November 17, 2023, Representatives Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Emily Randall (D-Wash.), and Julie Johnson (D-Texas) were sworn into the 119th Congress, marking historic firsts for transgender, queer Latina, and Southern LGBTQ+ representation, respectively.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Intervention Secures Johnson's House Speakership in Close Vote
President-elect Trump intervened in a close House Speaker vote on Friday, securing Mike Johnson's victory after he initially appeared to fall short by two votes; this underscores the challenges Trump will face in uniting Republicans to pass his legislative agenda.
Trump's Intervention Secures Johnson's House Speakership in Close Vote
President-elect Trump intervened in a close House Speaker vote on Friday, securing Mike Johnson's victory after he initially appeared to fall short by two votes; this underscores the challenges Trump will face in uniting Republicans to pass his legislative agenda.
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48% Bias Score
House Speaker Election Kicks Off 118th Congress
On January 3rd, the 118th Congress began with the House electing its Speaker; Republican Mike Johnson is the leading candidate but could lose if GOP members vote for other candidates or "present", highlighting potential partisan divisions and potential for legislative gridlock.
House Speaker Election Kicks Off 118th Congress
On January 3rd, the 118th Congress began with the House electing its Speaker; Republican Mike Johnson is the leading candidate but could lose if GOP members vote for other candidates or "present", highlighting potential partisan divisions and potential for legislative gridlock.
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28% Bias Score
Johnson's Re-election Bid Tests GOP Unity as 119th Congress Begins
On Friday, the 119th US Congress convenes, with House Speaker Mike Johnson facing a tight re-election bid despite President-elect Trump's endorsement; the outcome will impact the smooth transition of presidential power and the legislative agenda.
Johnson's Re-election Bid Tests GOP Unity as 119th Congress Begins
On Friday, the 119th US Congress convenes, with House Speaker Mike Johnson facing a tight re-election bid despite President-elect Trump's endorsement; the outcome will impact the smooth transition of presidential power and the legislative agenda.
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56% Bias Score
House Reelects Mike Johnson as Speaker Despite Republican Opposition
The House voted to reelect Representative Mike Johnson as Speaker after a tight contest marked by initial opposition from several Republicans, with President-elect Trump's intervention playing a crucial role in securing the necessary votes.
House Reelects Mike Johnson as Speaker Despite Republican Opposition
The House voted to reelect Representative Mike Johnson as Speaker after a tight contest marked by initial opposition from several Republicans, with President-elect Trump's intervention playing a crucial role in securing the necessary votes.
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40% Bias Score
House Speaker Election: Potential for Gridlock in 119th Congress
The 119th Congress begins on January 5th, 2024, with the election of the Speaker of the House as its first order of business; the House cannot function until a Speaker is elected, and Republican Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges due to internal divisions and a slim Republican majority.
House Speaker Election: Potential for Gridlock in 119th Congress
The 119th Congress begins on January 5th, 2024, with the election of the Speaker of the House as its first order of business; the House cannot function until a Speaker is elected, and Republican Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges due to internal divisions and a slim Republican majority.
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52% Bias Score
Johnson Re-elected House Speaker in Tight Vote
Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives with 218 votes on January 3rd, 2025, after overcoming initial opposition from some Republicans regarding his role in bipartisan budget negotiations; the narrow victory highlights the Republicans' tenuous control of the House.
Johnson Re-elected House Speaker in Tight Vote
Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives with 218 votes on January 3rd, 2025, after overcoming initial opposition from some Republicans regarding his role in bipartisan budget negotiations; the narrow victory highlights the Republicans' tenuous control of the House.
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44% Bias Score
House Speaker Election: Johnson Faces Tight Vote, January 6th Deadline Looms
The 119th Congress convenes on January 3rd, with a narrow Republican majority and a contentious House speaker election where Mike Johnson needs 218 votes to win; failure to elect a speaker by January 6th could delay the presidential election certification.
House Speaker Election: Johnson Faces Tight Vote, January 6th Deadline Looms
The 119th Congress convenes on January 3rd, with a narrow Republican majority and a contentious House speaker election where Mike Johnson needs 218 votes to win; failure to elect a speaker by January 6th could delay the presidential election certification.
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40% Bias Score
Van Gerwen in Darts Final; New US Congress Convenes
Michael van Gerwen will play in the World Darts Championship final today against Luke Littler in London, while the new US Congress convenes in the United States following the recent election of Donald Trump. A 24-year-old man was arrested in Rotterdam for three fatal shootings.
Van Gerwen in Darts Final; New US Congress Convenes
Michael van Gerwen will play in the World Darts Championship final today against Luke Littler in London, while the new US Congress convenes in the United States following the recent election of Donald Trump. A 24-year-old man was arrested in Rotterdam for three fatal shootings.
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36% Bias Score
House Reelects Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker After Contentious Vote
The House narrowly reelected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker after a group of Republicans initially opposed him, prompting President-elect Trump to intervene in negotiations that led to the change of some votes.
House Reelects Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker After Contentious Vote
The House narrowly reelected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker after a group of Republicans initially opposed him, prompting President-elect Trump to intervene in negotiations that led to the change of some votes.
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36% Bias Score
House Speaker Election Highlights GOP Internal Divisions
House Republicans are attempting to elect Mike Johnson as Speaker, facing potential internal opposition despite a presidential endorsement; a low threshold for dissent could trigger extended leadership battles and jeopardize the GOP agenda.
House Speaker Election Highlights GOP Internal Divisions
House Republicans are attempting to elect Mike Johnson as Speaker, facing potential internal opposition despite a presidential endorsement; a low threshold for dissent could trigger extended leadership battles and jeopardize the GOP agenda.
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60% Bias Score
US Debt Ceiling Reinstated, Setting Stage for January Showdown
The US debt ceiling was reinstated Thursday at nearly $36.2 trillion, but a projected dip in debt allows for continued borrowing until at least mid-January; President-elect Trump is demanding immediate action, while Republicans face internal divisions over spending cuts, setting up a major challenge...
US Debt Ceiling Reinstated, Setting Stage for January Showdown
The US debt ceiling was reinstated Thursday at nearly $36.2 trillion, but a projected dip in debt allows for continued borrowing until at least mid-January; President-elect Trump is demanding immediate action, while Republicans face internal divisions over spending cuts, setting up a major challenge...
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44% Bias Score