The Patriot Post® · Wednesday Top Headlines

Ryan easily wins speakership as Pelosi sees more defections. (The Washington Times)

Joe Biden swears in Senate of 115th Congress. (RealClearPolitics VIDEO)

Senate Republicans introduce ObamaCare repeal resolution. (The Hill)

GOP drops plan to overhaul ethics rules after Trump trashes it. (The Washington Times)

Ford cancels plans for $1.6 billion plan in Mexico, with CEO giving “vote of confidence” to Trump’s economic plan. (CNBC)

Obama releases 220 illegal alien kids per day. (Media Research Center)

Congress to freeze State Department funds until U.S. embassy moves to Jerusalem. (Washington Free Beacon)

Teens step forward to serve as pallbearers for veteran with no family. (The Patriot Post)

Surprise! Syrian cease-fire crumbles as government forces advance around Damascus. (The Washington Post)

Megyn Kelly bolts from Fox to NBC News. (USA Today)

Policy: Friedmanism in Finland? (Washington Examiner)

Policy: The problems with “repeal and delay.” (Health Affairs Blog)