US lawmakers have convened on the Capitol to kick off a new Congress.
Friday marks the start of the 119th Congress, with Republican majorities in both the US House of Representatives and the Senate.
This marks a Republican trifecta given that President-elect Donald Trump is also returning to the White House later this month.
Despite an endorsement from Trump, current speaker Mike Johnson faces opposition from several members within his caucus who remain unconvinced he deserves a second chance.
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