🗓️ What we’re watching

Speaker Mike Johnson is hoping to keep his gavel Friday, and the vote represents a test for President-elect Donald Trump, too, who has continued to throw his weight behind Johnson and is making calls on his behalf. 
Any delays in picking a speaker could hamper Trump’s ability to start his term.
The positive for Trump and Johnson? None of the other names being floated have the votes.

📝ICYMI: Here are Trump’s latest administration picks 

Joe Popolo is Trump’s pick to serve as Ambassador to the Netherlands, the president-elect announced Thursday. 
Trump tapped Benjamin Leon Jr. as the next Ambassador to Spain.