A new GOP-controlled Congress is set to be sworn in Friday, and then members will elect a speaker. Mike Johnson got a key endorsement for his reelection bid from President-elect Donald Trump.

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: And he also met with Republicans ... But there was hope from many GOP lawmakers that Trump would put his thumb on the scale as to which option he wants to see implemented.

A new GOP-led congressional caucus that supports ... In a conversation with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Moskowitz said the issues he cares about don't fall on just one side of the political spectrum ...

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Republicans have an even narrower ... So we already know of one GOP member who says he will vote no on Johnson, and it's possible others could follow. FADEL: Who are those ...