Uncertainty begins with who will be Speaker of the House. While Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is favored for the job, he still needs to lock down 218 votes.
WASHINGTON — 2022 was certainly an intense year for politics. The Supreme Court changed abortion laws. The midterm election saw Republicans take back the House and Democrats keep the Senate.
Because a number of Republicans in the House have said they won't vote for him, it's unclear if he will be able to secure the position. If there is any one political issue that is poised to face more scrutiny from Congress next year, it's the border. Republicans are vowing to make it the first bill they pass in the House. Democrats want a deal to provide legal protections for immigrants already here.A big decision from President Joe Biden will happen in 2023 involving 2024. While the president has repeatedly said he plans on running for reelection, he has yet to make it official.
He would be 86 at the end of a hypothetical second term. Another 2024 debate will unfold in 2023 as well.The former president has already launched his 2024 campaign, but it doesn't appear his announcement will clear the field.
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