Author: Bart Jansen and Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY

A GOP lawmaker, a White House official and an aide to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are among those who have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan commission to study the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6.

Stefanik of New York was elected conference chair, replacing Rep. Liz Cheney, who was ousted from the position Wednesday.

Stefanik told reporters Thursday evening she believes she is “in a strong position going into tomorrow.”