Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., joined from left by Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, and Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., touts Republican wins as he meets with reporters on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Congress returns to work this week to begin what is known as a lame-duck session, that period between Election Day and the end of the two-year congressional term. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)