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House passes bill on immigrant detention that would be Trump’s first law to sign

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

The House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that requires the detainment of unauthorized migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, marking the first legislation that President Donald Trump can sign as Congress, with some bipartisan support, swiftly…

Congress certifies Trump’s election win 4 years after Capitol riot

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Shrai Popat

Congress formally certified the reelection of former President Donald Trump on Monday. It was a routine procedural moment, a striking contrast to the violent insurrection of Jan. 6 four years ago. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.

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WATCH: Congress certifies Trump reelection with electoral vote count

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Farnoush Amiri, Matt Brown, Associated Press

The proceedings unfolded Monday without violence or mayhem, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol.

WATCH: House begins new term and reelects Johnson as speaker after GOP standoff

By Associated Press

Johnson was able to flip two remaining hardline GOP holdouts who switched to support him, drawing applause from Republicans.

Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker's gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes.

Departing Sen. Tester on why Congress is broken

By Lisa Desjardins

As he exits office, Sen. Jon Tester worries about what "not serious policymakers" will do to Congress.

Veterans caucus in Congress seeks to bridge political divide

By Gary Fields, Associated Press

In a deeply partisan Congress, one group of lawmakers with a shared background is working in a bipartisan way to try to pass important legislation.

Trump has pressed for new voting requirements. Republicans in Congress will try to make that happen

By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

Republicans want to push through long-sought changes such as voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements.

4 key findings from the House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz misconduct allegations

By Lisa Mascaro, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing and has insisted he never had sex with a minor.

Read the full Matt Gaetz House Ethics report alleging he paid for sex with minor, used illicit drugs as Congress member

The House Ethics Committee on Monday accused Matt Gaetz of “regularly” paying women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex and purchasing and using illicit drugs all while the Florida Republican was a member of Congress.