From New York Times, I'm Michael Bavaro.

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In just a few hours, Republicans will take control of the House of Representatives.

My colleague, Katie Edmondsett, has the story of why there's still a bitter fight playing

out over who will be their leader.

It's Tuesday, January 3rd.

Katie, happy new year.

Happy new year.

So in this case, a new year, 2023 brings a new Congress, I believe the 118th Congress,

which will gather for the first time today in the Capitol.

Can you set the scene for us as someone who has seen new Congress's come and go?

It's a really exciting day in the Capitol.

Lawmakers who are going to be sworn in, who just won in November, come to Washington with

their families often for the first time.

You have little kids wearing tiny suits and fancy dresses running around the House floor.

It's really a time of celebration.

It often can be a powerful moment, too, because there is a peaceful transition of power from

one party to another party having control of either Chamber.

That's what we're going to see today in the House with Republicans taking the majority

for the first time in five years.

And what does that transition shaping up to look like?

Well, it's been a rocky road, and at this point in time, it seems like it is going to be

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