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Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about policy disagreement
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Tuesday on advancing an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth has publicly criticized the move, arguing that lawmakers are undermining…
Here are some of the House seats that Democrats didn't expect to win
In a surprising shift during recent elections, several Democratic candidates secured House seats in districts previously considered Republican strongholds. Notably, Rep. Richard Hudson, head of the National Republican…
BREAKINGHouse Republicans pick Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan to lead them in the minority
House Republicans have elected Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio as their new leader in the minority. In a secret ballot vote of 106-73, Jordan defeated Representative Steve Scalise to take the helm as the party…
White House to keep up tariffs despite voter on backlash rising prices
The White House has signaled it will maintain its current tariff policy despite growing concerns from business leaders and voter backlash over rising inflation. During the B20 summit in Washington, officials defended…
Senate Republicans re-elect John Thune as leader after midterm shellacking
Senate Republicans reelected John Thune as their conference leader Tuesday, giving him another two-year term after a contentious meeting. The vote followed the party’s losses in last week’s midterm elections, with…
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John Thune secures Senate GOP leadership role despite midterm losses
Sen. John Thune secured another term as Senate Republicans’ leader in a closed-door vote, Fox News reports. His reelection came despite calls from Sens. Ron Johnson and Rick Scott to delay the leadership contest after…
Thune reelected as Senate GOP leader after brutal midterm losses
Senate Republicans reelected John Thune as their leader on Tuesday, choosing him by acclamation for another two-year term as the party prepares to enter the minority. The vote followed midterm losses in which at least…
Senate Republicans voting on whether to keep Thune as leader
Senate Republicans are gathering in Washington on Tuesday to hold a vote regarding the leadership of the GOP conference. The session focuses on determining whether Senator John Thune will continue to serve as the leader…
Rep. Jim Jordan, of Ohio, elected to lead House Republicans in the the minority
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the race Tuesday to lead House Republicans as the party prepares to move into the minority. The vote determines who will guide the GOP conference in the House’s next session. The leadership…
Will Trump’s final two years bring gridlock or deal-making?
Donald Trump’s final two years in office could bring a shift toward deal-making after Republicans’ midterm losses, including possible compromises with Democrats on immigration and health care. In an interview with Ross…
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More than 93,000 illegal immigrants fight ICE detention through habeas cases
More than 93,000 immigration-related habeas corpus cases were filed in federal courts between January 2025 and November 3, 2026, according to data cited by ProPublica. Nearly 8,000 petitions were filed in October alone…
Jim Jordan beats Steve Scalise to become House minority leader
Rep. Jim Jordan defeated Steve Scalise in a secret-ballot vote Tuesday to become House Republicans’ minority leader for the 120th Congress. Jordan won 106 votes to Scalise’s 73, following the party’s losses in the 2026…
Massie open to flexibility on Hegseth impeachment articles
Rep. Thomas Massie said he may seek separate House votes on each of the eight impeachment articles he introduced against War Secretary Pete Hegseth. The move could help lawmakers support some charges without backing the…
Senate Republicans reject push to delay leadership election vote
Senate Republicans voted 31-15 to reject Sen. Ron Johnson’s motion to delay their leadership elections, clearing the way for the conference to choose its leaders for the next Congress. Johnson argued that members needed…
Tom Emmer wins No. 2 spot in House GOP minority
Tom Emmer defeated Rep. August Pfluger in a Republican conference vote Tuesday to retain the party’s whip position, making him the No. 2 House Republican next year. Republicans are preparing to enter the minority after…
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House Republicans elect Jim Jordan as their next party leader
House Republicans elected Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan to lead their incoming minority, according to U.S. media reports. The secret-ballot vote took place Tuesday, a week after Democrats won majorities in both chambers in the…
OKLAHOMA VOICE: GOP Congress faces funding deadline, farm bill, lengthy to-do list in year-end session
Republicans will control Congress during a five-week lame-duck session before Democrats take over in January, Oklahoma Voice reports. Lawmakers face a Dec. 20 deadline to fund the government and may also consider a farm…
Congressman Michael Guest Introduces Resolution to Honor Veterans on Veterans Day 2026
Rep. Michael Guest of Mississippi introduced a bipartisan House resolution urging Americans to observe Veterans Day 2026 and honor veterans’ service and sacrifice. Rep. Susie Lee of Nevada joined as a co-sponsor. Guest…
From The Mat To The Minority: How Former Ohio Wrestler Jim Jordan Became The GOP’s Enforcer In Congress
House Republicans selected Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan as their minority leader in a secret-ballot vote, placing a prominent Trump ally in charge of the party’s response to Democratic control of Congress. The change follows a…
Davis: ‘being accessible’ secured House victory
Democratic Congressman Don Davis said that being accessible to voters was central to his victory in what was described as the most expensive House general election on record. He discussed the campaign strategy in a…
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Incoming rapping congressman doubles down on Diddy hot take: ‘I’m not scared to say things’
An incoming congressman who is also a rapper is standing by his controversial comments about Sean “Diddy” Combs, saying he is not afraid to speak openly. The remarks have drawn attention as he prepares to take office…
Louisiana’s Steve Scalise loses House minority leader vote
House Republicans elected Jim Jordan of Ohio as their next minority leader, defeating current Majority Leader Steve Scalise in a secret ballot, 106-73. Jordan will take the post when the 120th Congress begins Jan. 3…
Trump Admin Is Secretly Destroying Documents, Whistleblowers Warn
Whistleblowers have warned House Democrats that documents related to President Donald Trump’s construction projects may already have been destroyed before Democrats take control of Congress in January. Rep. Jared…
Jim Jordan Elected as New House Republican Leader
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio was elected the next House Republican leader, defeating current Majority Leader Steve Scalise in a secret ballot, 106-73. Jordan, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee and is a close ally of…
Mothman featured in preliminary list of 2027 stamps
Mothman has appeared on a preliminary list of subjects being considered for U.S. postage stamps in 2027. The legendary creature, associated with West Virginia folklore, is among the proposed designs under consideration…
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Newly elected members of Congress learn their way around - WSB-TV Channel 2
More than 100 newly elected members of Congress arrived in Washington for freshman orientation, beginning preparations for their new roles. Rep.-elect LaKesha Womack said she was eager to show what could be achieved…
Trump’s private message to Joe Biden emerges in new White House memoir
A handwritten letter Donald Trump left for Joe Biden when he departed the White House in January 2021 is included in Biden’s forthcoming memoir, the Associated Press reports. Addressed to “46,” the two-page note…
Citing ‘Over 200 Murders,’ Lawmaker Voices Support for Hegseth Impeachment
Rep. Sara Jacobs said she would support advancing impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing the Iran war, strikes in Yemen and reported civilian deaths in military boat strikes. The California…
Pete Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back against a congressional impeachment effort, calling it an attack based on policy disagreements rather than conduct warranting removal. At a Pentagon news conference, he…