Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) argued that the “die has been cast” in the Speakership vote after President-elect Trump gave an endorsement of sitting Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Burchett joined Fox News on Monday, saying he believes Johnson will have enough votes to remain Speaker. “I think he ultimately will,” he said. “I think the die...

Former President Carter is expected to lie in state at the Capitol next week after congressional leaders announced Monday they intend to ask the House and Senate to pass resolutions allowing it. Such resolutions are generally a formality, and the Carter Center accepted the invitation Monday, following Carter's death Sunday at the age of 100....

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Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Musk backs Johnson for Speaker after funding scuffle Elon Musk threw his weight behind Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), as the top Republican in the House seeks to shore up support ahead of Friday's Speaker vote. © Jose Luis Magana, Associated Press The...

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A simmering debate over work visas exploded over the last days of the year, exposing a rift over immigration among President-elect Trump’s closest supporters. The H-1B visa — a temporary, nonimmigrant work permit — is at the center of the MAGA-on-MAGA strife, with one faction claiming it’s a necessary tool to attract professional talent to...

{beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story MAHA leaders heading for clash over GLP-1 drugs Two of President-elect Trump’s top health nominees are on a collision course as the incoming administration faces a crucial decision on coverage for groundbreaking anti-obesity drugs. © AP Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to run the Centers for Medicare...

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Russia rejects Trump peace proposals in Ukraine Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow does not support the proposals to end the war that it has seen from President-elect Trump's team. © AP In an interview...

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it has stopped two programs related to service for illegal immigrants as they did not align with the agency's mission.