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Who will lead the House in the new year? Fox News. I'm Sue Guzman. The first order of business when the House returns come January is selecting a House speaker. And the big question is, will incumbent House Speaker Mike Johnson wield the gavel again when all is said and done? Fox's Chad Perkham on Capitol Hill has more. A boost from the incoming president could help Mike Johnson retain the speakership.
There are four to 10 Republicans who might oppose Johnson when the new Congress starts next Friday. Johnson allies want clarity from President-elect Trump. Mr. Trump said last week that Johnson would become speaker if he was, quote, tough on the spending bill.
It's now believed that the president-elect is disappointed in Johnson. Internal fights could hamstring the GOP agenda. The candidate with the most votes does not necessarily win. The speaker needs an outright majority of the entire House. And Johnson would need 218 votes to be re-elected. Republicans will start the new session of Congress with 219 votes in the House, a slimmer majority after President-elect Trump tapped several members of Congress to be part of his cabinet.
Ex-U.S. Senator Bob Menendez seeking a delay in his bribery sentencing until after his wife's trial. The former New Jersey senator is scheduled to learn his sentence at the end of January after being found guilty of 16 counts, including bribery, fraud and extortion. Menendez's lawyer is asking the judge to delay that sentencing until after his client's wife's case has ended.
Nadine Menendez's trial on similar charges her husband faced starts January 21st. The ex-senator fears jury members in her case could be influenced if they hear about his punishment. They also say his sentencing during her trial will take an emotional toll on both of them. There's no timeline on when Judge Sidney Stein may decide. In New York City, Grinnell Scott, Fox News. America's listening to Fox News.
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President-elect Trump is looking to cut regulations as part of his energy agenda. Fox's Grady Chimbal with the Fox Business Network with details from the White House. There is excess supply of oil globally right now in 2024. And looking ahead to next year, the International Energy Agency...
expects a surplus next year as well. So that, combined with President-elect Trump's promise to expand oil production in the United States, could lead to lower prices for everyday Americans. And it's important to note that despite President Biden's green agenda and the push to address climate change by this current administration, the U.S. actually set another record for crude oil production in 2024.
The president-elect also expected to lift the pause on some exports of liquefied national gas in his second term. The leaders of several sanctuary cities and states nationwide intending to legally challenge any mass deportation efforts, with California Governor Gavin Newsom devising a plan to reportedly Trump-proof California. National Border Patrol Council Vice President...
Art Del Coeto, criticizing Newsom and other Democrats on Fox's The Evening Edit. It's not about a political party. It's about the future of America. And what they're doing is they're trying to bring forth policies and laws to defend criminals. They're trying to come forth with policies and laws so there's no consequences for individuals that are committing crimes. I think it's very frustrating. It's angering. And it is a slap in the face to the American public. Critics of President-elect Trump's mass deportation efforts often cite
past incidents during his first term where U.S. citizens were erroneously arrested and deported. And a new poll finds Americans may be growing weary of politics. Facts about two-thirds of American adults say they have felt the need to limit media consumption about politics and government. That's according to the latest AP-NORC poll. The poll also found 7 in 10 Democrats say they're stepping back from political news. 6 in 10 Republicans plan to do the same.
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