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11 key lawmakers to watch in the new Congress

11 key lawmakers to watch in the new Congress

WASHINGTON — The incoming Congress brings a new cast of characters to Capitol Hill for the second Donald Trump administration as Republicans officially take control of both chambers on Friday. The wafer-thin Republican majority in the House, which begins at 219-215, will require near-unanimity to get anything done without Democratic help. That dynamic empowers rank-and-file lawmakers without leadership or committee …

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U.S. House ushers in a tiny Republican majority to tackle enormous tasks in 2025

U.S. House ushers in a tiny Republican majority to tackle enormous tasks in 2025

WASHINGTON — The new Congress will begin Friday, ushering in a tiny House Republican majority to tackle enormous tasks in the first year of Donald Trump’s second term, from keeping the government open to averting a calamitous debt default to advancing the president-elect’s immigration and tax ambitions. Republicans won a 220-215 seat majority in the 2024 elections, but they will …

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Meghan Markle shows she doesn’t need Prince Harry to remain in spotlight

Meghan Markle shows she doesn’t need Prince Harry to remain in spotlight

Meghan Markle shows she doesn’t need Prince Harry to remain in spotlight Meghan Markle has showed that she can shine without her husband Prince Harry with her latest venture and social media debut, an expert has claimed. After the Duchess of Sussex dropped the trailer for her Netflix cooking show after making Instagram debut, royal expert Hugo Vickers said Meghan …

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