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2 New York Democrats ousted from US House in primary losses
Read full article: 2 New York Democrats ousted from US House in primary lossesTwo New York Democrats were ousted from the U.S. House in primary elections Tuesday after redistricting shuffled congressional districts in one of the nation’s largest liberal states.
GOP's Carey, Democrats' Brown win US House seats in Ohio
Read full article: GOP's Carey, Democrats' Brown win US House seats in OhioRepublican coal lobbyist Mike Carey has defeated a two-term state lawmaker to win an open U.S. House seat in central Ohio, while Democrat Shontel Brown coasted to victory in a second up-for-grabs congressional district in the Cleveland area.
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Leaders honor late Rep. Hastings as an outspoken fighter
Read full article: Leaders honor late Rep. Hastings as an outspoken fighterCongressional leaders and colleagues have used a memorial service for Rep. Alcee Hastings to remember him as a straight-talking champion for the disadvantaged who overcame hurdles in his own life.
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MSNBC apologizes for showing wrong video of congressman
Read full article: MSNBC apologizes for showing wrong video of congressmanMSNBC apologized Wednesday for mistakenly airing video footage of another Black congressman while reporting on the death of U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings of Florida a day earlier.
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US Rep. Alcee Hastings dies at 84; was impeached as judge
Read full article: US Rep. Alcee Hastings dies at 84; was impeached as judgeRep. Alcee Hastings, the fiercely liberal longtime Florida congressman who was dogged throughout his tenure by an impeachment that ended his fast-rising judicial career, has died at 84.
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Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire act
Read full article: Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire actWASHINGTON – There's little doubt that Nancy Pelosi will be reelected House speaker when the new Congress convenes Sunday. It could take a high-wire act for her to get there, largely thanks to the pandemic. “Yeah, I do,” Pelosi told a reporter this week when asked if she had the votes wrapped up. Miller-Meeks is certain to vote against Pelosi to be speaker. “It’s extraordinarily tricky” for Pelosi, said Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., an 18-year congressional veteran.
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Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire act
Read full article: Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire actWASHINGTON – There's little doubt that Nancy Pelosi will be reelected House speaker when the new Congress convenes Sunday. It could take a high-wire act for her to get there, largely thanks to the pandemic. “Yeah, I do,” Pelosi told a reporter this week when asked if she had the votes wrapped up. Miller-Meeks is certain to vote against Pelosi to be speaker. “It’s extraordinarily tricky” for Pelosi, said Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., an 18-year congressional veteran.