It is a new day in America," said House Speaker Mike Johnson, who held a press conference to celebrate victory Tuesday before the result was official. This is a very, very important moment for the country and we do not take it lightly." Trump wrote on the X social media network on Sunday, referring to the need for the Republican-majority Senate to quickly approve his cabinet picks. But the loss of the House extinguishes any remaining hope among Democrats that they might be able to stand in the way of Trump's agenda for now. On a huge day for governance in Washington, Senate Republicans picked a traditionalist, John Thune, as the chamber's new leader -- rejecting Trump favorite Rick Scott in a secret ballot.

Source: Washington Post November 14, 2024 03:48 UTC