The Latest: Congress opens to swear in new members
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the new session of Congress (all times local):
12:15 p.m.
The 117th U.S. Congress is beginning as the House and Senate have gaveled in to swear in new members.Both chambers are holding rare Sunday sessions to open the new Congress on Jan. 3, as the Constitution requires. All members of the House and roughly one-third of the Senate will be sworn in.Democrat Nancy Pelosi was set to be reelected as House speaker by her party, which retains the majority in the H
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