Rep. Analilia Mejia's ceremonial swearing-in by Speaker Mike Johnson highlights her lighthearted demeanor as she joked about Photoshop and bodyguards while posing with children. This event occurred amidst a chaotic week featuring the fifth attempt to confirm Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, an ethics probe into Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's alleged FEMA fund theft, and heated negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The broadcast underscores C-SPAN's role in covering these concurrent legislative dramas, from monetary policy scrutiny to redistricting debates, illustrating how routine procedural milestones intersect with urgent national security and ethical controversies. [Automatically generated summary]
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Senate Votes on Iran War Powers00:05:26
C-SPAN 2 at 10 a.m., the Senate is expected to vote on a war powers resolution to block the use of force by the U.S. in Iran.
It'll be the fifth attempt by lawmakers since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in February.
Over on C-SPAN 3, also at 10, a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve.
If confirmed, Mr. Warsh would be scheduled to replace Jerome Powell when his term ends on May 15th.
And at 2 p.m., the House Ethics Committee meets to make its disciplinary recommendations for Florida Democratic Representative Sheila Sherfullis-McCormick.
She's accused of stealing millions of dollars in FEMA funds and using the money to support her 2021 congressional campaign.
She continues to deny wrongdoing and is running for re-election in the 20th district.
You can also watch these events on C-SPAN DOW, our free mobile app, and online at c-span.org.
On Capitol Hill, House Speaker Mike Johnson held a ceremonial swearing-in for newly elected Democratic New Jersey Representative Analilia Mejia.
Hey.
So we're going to do a, we do the family first or yeah, okay.
Bengal.
Yes.
No te pares, no te pares.
Not te pares.
So you're going to stand right here.
So how old are you?
Nine.
Nine.
Did you say hello?
I'm 14.
14.
Good guys.
Hey, now I see why.
Okay.
It was sweet.
Yeah, of course.
Do you want to actually get over here?
We'll do that.
Okay.
Okay.
Hey, good to see you.
Yes, nice to see you.
Great, and then giving you one with just Mr. Rogers and Congresswoman with the Bible.
Reenact your swearing in now.
Yeah, reenactment.
Thank you so much.
Yes.
That's pretty awesome.
Yes.
Okay, so we're going to like pose like we're doing it.
I think right hand raised, left hand on the Bible.
Yeah, perfect.
Yeah.
So we'll pretend like we're like we're doing it.
Yes.
Okay.
And then they'll tell us to talk about it.
Do you know what the Bible is following?
No, the special questions.
Yes.
Okay, and then we look at the cameras.
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Can y'all photoshop that and make me taller out of these minutes?
I say that all the time.
You've had built-in bodyguards.
That's pretty good.
I grow up.
Yeah.
Congratulations, Hartford.
Thank you.
Appreciate you getting it in.
I know y'all worked your tails off.
Yeah, it does.
Thank you.
Thank you again.
Thank you.
Sure enough.
These guys look like large.
Exactly.
Yeah.
You got out of school today.
Exactly.
You should totally get extra credit in social studies or whatever.
C-SPAN's Washington Journal, a live forum inviting you to discuss the latest issues in government, politics, and public policy from Washington, D.C. to across the country.
Coming up this morning, Stephen Farnsworth of the University of Mary Washington previews the redistricting referendum election taking place in Virginia.
And then Americans for Tax Reform's Grover Norquist on President Trump's economic policy approaches and how the economy will factor into the midterm elections.
Later, independent journalist Holly McKay will talk about her recent piece for Deadline, looking at how AI-generated images and videos shape public perception of the conflict in Iran.
And New York Times reporter Theodore Schleifer will talk about his recent investigative piece looking at the increase of gray money donations from nonprofits.
C-SPAN's Washington Journal joined the conversation live at 7 Eastern this morning on C-SPAN, C-SPAN Now, our free mobile app, or online at c-span.org.
Today, Kevin Worsh will testify at his confirmation hearing to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve.
President Trump first announced Mr. Worsh, a former member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, as his pick to head the central bank in January.
He would replace Jerome Powell, who's faced increased scrutiny from the president over monetary policy decisions.
You can watch the Senate Banking Committee live at 10 a.m. Eastern on C-SPAN 3, C-SPAN Now, our Free Mobile app, and online at c-span.org.
Next remarks by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as part of his weekly press conference from Capitol Hill.
He made the remarks amid ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.