Rep. Russ Fulcher, whose district includes North Idaho, posted on X that House Republicans are ready to enact Trump’s policy agenda, which the Idaho lawmaker described in a series of points including “Close the border,” “Reinstate the rule of law” and “Cut spending.”

Congress formally cemented President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election after counting the votes of the Electoral College.

The Jan. 6 joint session of Congress, until 2021, had always been a largely ceremonial event to count the Electoral College votes. This year, it is a National Special Security Event, which greatly enhances law enforcement surrounding the U.S. Capitol.