US Congress4 Jan 2025What one picture tells us about Trump's power in CongressFriday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.4 Jan 2025US & Canada3 Jan 2025Johnson re-elected as House Speaker in razor-tight margin Republican Mike Johnson could only lose two votes from his own party in his bid for speaker re-election, and he nearly did. 3 Jan 2025US & Canada3 Jan 2025Five things to watch as Congress begins a new yearThe Republicans' slim House majority faced an early test with the re-election of Speaker Mike Johnson.3 Jan 2025US & Canada30 Dec 2024Trump endorses Mike Johnson to remain as House speakerRepresentative Johnson, who is seeking re-election as Speaker, faces some opposition from within his own party .30 Dec 2024US & Canada24 Dec 2024Four revelations from the House ethics report on Matt GaetzThe report gives fresh details about the former Florida congressman's alleged payments for sex and drugs.24 Dec 2024US & Canada21 Dec 2024Trump's shutdown gamble exposes limits of his powerTrump showed he can kill legislation, but he failed to rally Republicans behind his alternative plan.21 Dec 2024US & Canada21 Dec 2024US avoids government shutdown after days of political turmoilPresident Biden signs a budget to avert what would be the first US federal shutdown since 2019.21 Dec 2024US & Canada20 Dec 2024Is the US government going to shut down? What happens if it doesHere's how the US got to the brink of yet another funding lapse and what it means for Americans - and Trump.20 Dec 2024US & Canada20 Dec 2024US debt ceiling debate rages ahead of looming shutdownDonald Trump wants Congress to abolish the debt limit before he takes office and it is pushing the government to the brink of a shutdown. 20 Dec 2024US & Canada