Johnson's zero-seat cushion

Update: 2024-12-04

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Heading into the 119th Congress, Speaker Mike Johnson will have no margin to work with to pass legislation. And over in the Senate, what's going on with President-elect Donald Trump's nominees? Plus: The latest on government funding.

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