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Events in 2025 pertaining to politics and government in the United States.
President Joe Biden issued several executive orders and moved to enact multiple progressive policies in his final month as president, including banning new oil and gas drilling along most coasts [1] and designating the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands National Monuments. [2] He awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to eighteen individuals, primarily philanthropists, Democratic politicians, and donors. [3] Several national crises occurred during Biden's final month, such as the 2025 New Orleans truck attack [4] and the January 2025 Southern California wildfires. [5] He continued to release prisoners from Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, leaving fifteen men by the time he will conclude office, [6] though he asked a federal appellate court to block a plea deal entered by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, one of the perpetrators of the September 11 attacks. [7]
The 119th United States Congress began at 12 p.m. EST on January 3, 2025, following the adjournment of the 118th Congress. [8] Leading up to an election to elect the speaker of the House, incumbent representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana's bid appeared uncertain amid opposition from the Freedom Caucus despite an endorsement from Trump. [9] Johnson was re-elected after initially not receiving enough votes to be re-elected; Representatives Thomas Massie of Kentucky voted for Tom Emmer, while Keith Self of Texas and Ralph Norman of South Carolina voted for other representatives until the two switched their votes for Johnson. [10]
The Supreme Court is set to hear several cases, including TikTok v. Garland . [11]
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