The House GOP majority was already tiny. As a Florida Republican resigns to join Team Trump, the party's troubles just got a little worse.

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Johnson sent shockwaves around Capitol Hill when he decided to oust Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio — a staunch NATO supporter who has aggressively pushed for U.S. aid to Ukraine — as chair of the House Intelligence Committee and replace him with Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., a conservative who voted against the most recent Ukraine aid package.

Rhodes’ appearance came the day after he was released from prison as a result of Trump’s order of clemency benefitting the more than 1,500 people charged with federal crimes in the Jan. 6

Adam Christian Johnson, dubbed “ the lectern guy ” or “podium guy,” was among those from Florida granted clemency. Johnson became one of the most recognizable figures from the Capitol riot when a photo of him smiling and waving while carrying Pelosi’s lectern went viral.

President-elect Donald Trump‘s nominees for key Cabinet positions will have hearings for their Senate confirmation on Capitol Hill this week. Nominees will first face committees with subject areas of relevance for their posts.

President-elect Donald J. Trump had complained that flags were scheduled to fly at half-staff — a symbol of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter — on the day of his inauguration.

If confirmed to lead the Justice Department, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi would become one of the most closely scrutinized members of Donald Trump’s cabinet.

Senator Marco Rubio, President-elect Trump's choice for Secretary of State, addressed multiple foreign policy challenges during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill. If confirmed as America's top diplomat, Rubio said he wants to avoid past mistakes where the U.S. prioritized the global order over national interests.

Former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg will testify on Capitol Hill Thursday. According to ABC News, Aronberg is set to speak to lawmakers about Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi's qualifications. It comes as Bondi's confirmation hearings continue.

Pam Bondi faces scrutiny as she prepares for a confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department under Donald Trump's administration. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and Trump ally, is questioned for her previous lobbying work and her criticism of legal cases against Trump.

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