🗳️ Speaker Mike Johnson Considers 2025 CR Speaker Mike Johnson considers a continuing resolution (CR) into 2025 to avoid an immediate funding battle in Trump's upcoming term. 👥 House Democrats Set to Reelect Leaders House Democrats are set to reelect Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar as leaders, facing no current competition. 💳 Senate Hearing Targets Credit Card Fees The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on credit card 'swipe fees,' with Visa and Mastercard under scrutiny. 🌾 GOP Pressures Speaker on Farm Bill Speaker Mike Johnson, facing internal GOP challenges, is under pressure to address the farm bill in a timely manner. 🧑‍⚖️ Matt Gaetz Faces AG Confirmation Hurdles Reports surface about former Rep. Matt Gaetz acknowledging potential confirmation challenges while seeking attorney general support. 🇺🇦 Ukraine Marks 1,000 Days of Conflict Ukraine has marked 1,000 days since the beginning of the conflict initiated by Russia, resulting in thousands of deaths and millions living as refugees. 🚊 Trump Nominates Sean Duffy Transportation Secretary Trump plans to nominate former Rep. Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary, raising discussions about his expertise in transportation matters. 🏛️ White House Seeks $100B Disaster Relief The White House requested Congress pass $100 billion in emergency relief for disaster-stricken areas, underscoring the administration’s crisis management focus. 🖥️ DOJ May Force Google to Sell Chrome The Justice Department considers forcing Google to sell Chrome to address antitrust concerns in a bid to break up tech monopolies. 🗳️ Sen. Bob Casey Pushes for Recount Sen. Bob Casey persists in pursuing a recount after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered undated ballots to be discarded, despite AP declaring David McCormick the winner.