Michigan’s newly elected lawmakers will be sworn in Wednesday in Lansing, officially kicking off the 2025 legislative session. The day marks a shift in state politics as Republicans reclaim control of the Michigan House of Representatives after two years of Democratic leadership.
The resignation of U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz from Florida’s 1st Congressional District was formally recorded Friday in the U.S. House of Representatives. This development came as U.S. Representative Mike Johnson was elected House Speaker. Gaetz’s resignation concludes his tenure in the 118th Congress and the 119th Congress following a tumultuous series of events.
The push for full federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has taken a significant step forward with the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Lumbee Fairness Act. The bill, which aims to provide federal services and benefits to the Lumbee people, passed with a vote of 311-96 on Tuesday. While the bill received broad support, it also saw opposition from Reps. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) and Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.). Notably, Reps. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) and Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.) did not vote.