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House elections produced a stalemate. Can Republicans figure out how to work with a thin majority?
Read full article: House elections produced a stalemate. Can Republicans figure out how to work with a thin majority?After one of the most chaotic and least productive U.S. House sessions in modern history, voters made a surprising choice in elections — they overwhelmingly stuck with the status quo.
House Democrats in close races try to show they hear voter concerns about immigration
Read full article: House Democrats in close races try to show they hear voter concerns about immigrationIn some of the closest House races in the country, Democratic candidates are leaning into an issue that Republicans have made a centerpiece of their pitch to voters — immigration.
Republican leaders urge colleagues to steer clear of racist and sexist attacks on Harris
Read full article: Republican leaders urge colleagues to steer clear of racist and sexist attacks on HarrisRepublican leaders are warning party members against using overtly racist and sexist attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris as they and former President Donald Trump’s campaign scramble to adjust to the reality of a new Democratic rival less than four months before Election Day.
Democrats weigh Biden's impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majority
Read full article: Democrats weigh Biden's impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majorityDemocratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has a one-word answer on whether President Joe Biden is a liability for the most vulnerable House Democrats seeking reelection.
In one North Carolina county, it's 'growth, growth, growth.' But will Biden reap the benefit?
Read full article: In one North Carolina county, it's 'growth, growth, growth.' But will Biden reap the benefit?Just 81,000 people live in rural Chatham County in North Carolina, where there are more than 1,000 farms.
Democratic infighting roils California swing districts that could be key to US House control
Read full article: Democratic infighting roils California swing districts that could be key to US House controlDemocratic infighting is rattling elections in swing congressional districts in California that could be key to helping determine control of the U.S. House.
Republicans work to recruit female and minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programs
Read full article: Republicans work to recruit female and minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programsHouse Republicans may be critical of diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government and elsewhere.
Retirements could tip control of the House majority. It's Republicans who have the early edge
Read full article: Retirements could tip control of the House majority. It's Republicans who have the early edgeA chaotic year for the House is coming to a close with more Democrats than Republicans deciding to leave the chamber.
Republicans pick Jim Jordan as nominee for House speaker, putting job within the Trump ally's reach
Read full article: Republicans pick Jim Jordan as nominee for House speaker, putting job within the Trump ally's reachRepublicans have chosen firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan as their new nominee for House speaker, putting the gavel within reach of the staunch ally of GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump.
The Republicans most at risk in next year's election are falling in line behind impeachment inquiry
Read full article: The Republicans most at risk in next year's election are falling in line behind impeachment inquiryThe most vulnerable House Republicans whose elections in swing districts next year will determine which party gains control of the chamber are overwhelmingly voicing their support for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Kingmaker California? US House control could hinge on district battles in famously liberal state
Read full article: Kingmaker California? US House control could hinge on district battles in famously liberal stateCalifornia is again emerging as a critical battleground in the fight to control the U.S. House.
McCarthy enters 15th vote for speaker following pandemonium on the House floor
Read full article: McCarthy enters 15th vote for speaker following pandemonium on the House floorPandemonium broke out on the House floor late Friday night after GOP leader Kevin McCarthy suffered his 14th straight defeat in his bid for speaker of the House.
Russian bounties further strain Trump's bond with veterans
Read full article: Russian bounties further strain Trump's bond with veteransThe relationship between the nation's military community and the Republican president has been strained repeatedly over the course of Trump's turbulent first term. Trump's relationship with the nation's military community has been frequently strained. Biden leaned into the debate Tuesday, calling the Trump administration's handling of the Russian intelligence an absolute dereliction of duty." Erik Hendriks lost his 25-year-old son in an April 2019 attack that intelligence officials believe may be tied to the Russian bounties. He admitted, however, that many of his close friends from the military community continue to support Trump.
Black candidates push race debate into GOP-held districts
Read full article: Black candidates push race debate into GOP-held districtsThe reenergized movement against racial inequality and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis has amplified the voices of Black candidates across the country. Its just a total shift.The reenergized movement against racial inequality has amplified the voices of Black candidates, in some cases pushing the political debate over race into Republican-leaning areas. Democrats say they've seen a significant boost in fundraising and other engagement for candidates running on racial justice issues, and believe it could help the party flip some Republican-held districts in November. It was the kind of fundraising appeal that typically would bring in about $1.50 for every $1 a congressional campaign spent on the ad buy. Other Black candidates are seeing a similar trend, she said.