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President-elect Trump is seeking a big legislative win to kick off his reentry into the White House. Is it a gamble? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with GOP strategist Ron Bonjean.

As a Republican-controlled Senate prepares to hold confirmation hearings for Trump's Cabinet picks, NPR asks Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report which proceedings she'll be watching closely.

Already the subject of much public scrutiny, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the U.S. military, Pete Hegseth, appears on Capitol Hill today for the opening of Senate confirmation hearings.

And with President-elect Donald Trump due to take office next Monday, and Republicans in control of the House and Senate, the GOP will soon ... Johnson told NPR's Steve Inskeep.

And these Republican state attorneys general argue ... though a broad court ruling against SAVE could affect those as well, Steve. INSKEEP: NPR's Cory Turner - thanks so much.

A new GOP-controlled Congress is set to be sworn in Friday, and then members will elect a speaker. Mike Johnson got a key endorsement for his reelection bid from President-elect Donald Trump.

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Republicans have an even narrower ... of President-elect Trump and also faces a challenge from some Republican holdouts. FADEL: Joining us now is NPR's congressional ...

Hi there, Deirdre. DEIRDRE WALSH, BYLINE: Good morning, Steve. INSKEEP: Why did plan B fail? WALSH: It failed because a significant bloc of the speaker's own Republican colleagues joined most ...

GOP strategist Ron Bonjean discusses Trump's gamble for a big, early legislative win By Steve Inskeep Published January 9, 2025 at 3:27 AM CST ...