🇺🇸 Trump to Renew Iran Pressure Campaign Trump's administration intends to renew the 'Maximum Pressure' campaign against Iran, revisiting previous foreign policy strategies. 🏛️ House GOP Faces Slim Majority Challenges House Republicans could govern with only a slim majority, making legislative efforts challenging for GOP leadership. 🗳️ Trump Steers Senate GOP Leadership Race President-elect Trump influences the Senate GOP leadership race without formally endorsing a candidate. 💰 Hawley Backs Cornyn for GOP Fundraising Senator Josh Hawley endorses Senator John Cornyn for Senate GOP leader, emphasizing Cornyn's fundraising capabilities. ⚔️ Pentagon Braces for Trump's Return The Pentagon is reportedly preparing for significant changes with Trump's return to the White House. 🗓️ House Democrats Set Leadership Elections House Democrats have scheduled leadership elections for November 19, with current top leaders expected to retain their positions. 🏆 Republican McCormick Wins Pennsylvania Senate Race Republican Dave McCormick defeated Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in Pennsylvania. ⚖️ Calls for Sotomayor's Replacement Grow Justice Sonia Sotomayor faces calls to step down to be replaced while Democrats have the Senate majority. 👩 Susie Wiles Becomes Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles was named Trump’s White House chief of staff, the first woman to hold the position. 🏛️ Thune, Cornyn, Scott Vie for GOP Leader Senate Republicans John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott are competing for Senate Majority Leader. 🛡️ Fed Chair Powell Stands Ground Against Trump Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated he wouldn't leave his post if Trump asked, citing legal protections. ⚖️ DOJ Races to Charge January 6 Rioters The Justice Department is racing to charge remaining January 6 rioters before Trump's second term starts.