House Speaker Mike Johnson is reelected to his position A new session of Congress began Friday with Republicans to take full control in the Washington this month. But the new session was not without internal drama for the party. Claudia Grisales
Trump will be sentenced Jan. 10 in New York case, days before his inauguration The decision also comes after the judge in the case ruled last month that Trump isn't immune from his conviction. Ximena Bustillo
Biden made diversifying the federal bench a top priority. Here's a look at his legacy President Biden's judicial picks have included the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, women of color to federal appeals courts and openly LGBTQ judges to serve on the federal bench. Carrie Johnson
House Speaker vote puts GOP unity to the test The first order of business for the House this year is to elect a speaker but divisions within the GOP are already causing drama for the current speaker, Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson. Deirdre Walsh
Is there any reason for the U.S. to express an interest in buying Greenland? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Brown University professor Amanda Lynch about why president-elect Donald Trump is seeking to take control of Greenland and Panama. Leila Fadel
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Korean and Vietnam War veterans The Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, is awarded to service members who display exceptional valor in combat. Lexie Schapitl
GOP spoilers could derail Johnson's plans to be reelected House speaker A new GOP-controlled Congress is set to be sworn in Friday, and then members will elect a speaker. Mike Johnson got a key endorsement for his reelection bid from President-elect Donald Trump. Leila Fadel
Still on the hunt, the FBI shares new details about pipe bombs placed ahead of Jan. 6 Officials are still trying to identify the person who placed bombs outside of the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee offices in 2021. Now they have fresh details. Carrie Johnson
What we learn about Jimmy Carter from the president's "Crisis of Confidence" speech President Carter delivered a crucial speech on July 15, 1979. As we look back at his life and administration -- what does his so called "malaise" speech say about Carter? Justine Kenin
