Republicans take over Washington amid a worldwide anti-incumbent wave: From the Politics Desk

Voters in the U.S. and across the world delivered a striking rebuke to incumbents and traditional political parties on both the right and left.
Latisha Blanda · 7 days ago · 2 minutes read


**From the Politics Desk: An Anti-Incumbent Wave, Harris's Balancing Act, and Johnson's Ambitious Agenda**

**Anti-Incumbency on a Global Scale**

The recent anti-incumbent wave has reverberated worldwide, fueled by economic anxieties, cultural divides, and public discontent with political elites. In the 2024 elections, voters in multiple nations have ousted incumbents, reflecting a global surge of dissatisfaction with the status quo.

**Harris's Balancing Act on January 6**

On January 6, Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the certification of the 2024 election, despite losing to Donald Trump. Harris emphasized the importance of democracy and the rejection of violence. Notably, the event proceeded peacefully this year, a stark contrast to the insurrection of January 6, 2021.

**Trump's Agenda in Congress: An Uphill Battle**

House Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed a massive bill to fulfill Donald Trump's agenda. However, key senators have pushed for a two-bill approach, raising obstacles to Johnson's plan. Additionally, the looming debt ceiling deadline adds complexity to the legislative process.

**Today's Top Stories**

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  • Trump invites House Republicans to Mar-a-Lago to discuss his legislative agenda.
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  • New York judge denies Trump's request to delay sentencing in his hush money case.
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  • Federal judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt for not complying with court orders.
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  • Biden plans two major speeches before leaving office, on foreign policy and a farewell address.
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  • Biden restricts new offshore oil and gas drilling along most U.S. coastlines.
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