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Johnson wins the battle for House speaker

Jan 4, 2025
12:35

House Speaker Mike Johnson won back his job for another term Friday after a tight vote.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes reports from New Orleans after this week's devastating terror attack.

A New York judge upheld the felony conviction of President-elect Donald Trump Friday and set sentencing for Jan. 10, but said Trump would receive no prison or probation.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé breaks down the surgeon general's advisory about alcohol and cancer.

Boeing highlights quality improvements under a new production safety plan.


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