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US politics
fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

GOP blocked Hegseth Signal probe because he is 'indefensible,' says Rep. Adam Smith

House Republicans blocked an inquiry into Secretary Hegseth's use of Signal for discussing sensitive military operations.
#elections
US Elections
fromSacramento Bee
5 months ago

Democrats have one last shot at keeping power in Washington. Can they win the House?

Democrats face challenges in regaining control of the House of Representatives amidst uncertain election results.
fromThe Nation
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Economic Anxieties Reigned Supreme in Western States

The presidential election overshadowed key local House races and initiatives in the West, particularly in Arizona and California.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
California

Ex-OneRepublic bassist Tim Myers to challenge veteran Republican congressman

Tim Myers aims to unseat long-serving Republican Rep. Ken Calvert in a key California district, leveraging his pop star background.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
SF politics

Former bassist for pop rockers OneRepublic to take on veteran California GOP House member

Democrats are leveraging celebrity endorsements, like Tim Myers, to challenge long-serving Republicans in key battlegrounds for the upcoming elections.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

NYS Democrats poised to flip 3 House seats despite 'asskicking' victory in swing district

Democrats are poised to reclaim three out of four key House seats in New York from the GOP, impacting national control.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

'Enjoy the basement!' New California members of Congress move in to Capitol - as the old move out

The transition for departing House members is marked by a sense of loss and neglect, contrasting sharply with the excitement for incoming members.
US Elections
fromSacramento Bee
5 months ago

Democrats have one last shot at keeping power in Washington. Can they win the House?

Democrats face challenges in regaining control of the House of Representatives amidst uncertain election results.
fromThe Nation
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Economic Anxieties Reigned Supreme in Western States

The presidential election overshadowed key local House races and initiatives in the West, particularly in Arizona and California.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
California

Ex-OneRepublic bassist Tim Myers to challenge veteran Republican congressman

Tim Myers aims to unseat long-serving Republican Rep. Ken Calvert in a key California district, leveraging his pop star background.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
SF politics

Former bassist for pop rockers OneRepublic to take on veteran California GOP House member

Democrats are leveraging celebrity endorsements, like Tim Myers, to challenge long-serving Republicans in key battlegrounds for the upcoming elections.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

NYS Democrats poised to flip 3 House seats despite 'asskicking' victory in swing district

Democrats are poised to reclaim three out of four key House seats in New York from the GOP, impacting national control.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

'Enjoy the basement!' New California members of Congress move in to Capitol - as the old move out

The transition for departing House members is marked by a sense of loss and neglect, contrasting sharply with the excitement for incoming members.
more#elections
#republican-party
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

As a G.O.P. Congressman Takes Aim at Hochul, a Democrat Eyes His Seat

The race for New York's 17th District is heating up, with significant implications for control of the House in the 2026 midterms.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Senate eyes late-night vote on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown

House approved a temporary funding plan to avert a government shutdown, but excluded Trump's demand for a debt ceiling increase.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Randy Fine, a State Senator, Wins a House Seat in Florida, Adding to the G.O.P. Majority.

Randy Fine won Florida's Sixth Congressional District special election, crucial for Republican majority retention in the House.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Florida special election: Republican Randy Fine wins Waltz's former House seat

Republican Randy Fine's victory in a special election indicates continued Republican support despite strong Democratic challenges.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

There Is No Genuine Good News for Mike Johnson

Internal GOP dissent demonstrated in the voting process for Mike Johnson; strategic negotiations played a key role in securing support.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Mike Johnson Fails in First Round of Balloting to Retain Speakership Role

Mike Johnson lost the speakership vote by 2 votes, raising uncertainty about House leadership for 2025.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

As a G.O.P. Congressman Takes Aim at Hochul, a Democrat Eyes His Seat

The race for New York's 17th District is heating up, with significant implications for control of the House in the 2026 midterms.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Senate eyes late-night vote on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown

House approved a temporary funding plan to avert a government shutdown, but excluded Trump's demand for a debt ceiling increase.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Randy Fine, a State Senator, Wins a House Seat in Florida, Adding to the G.O.P. Majority.

Randy Fine won Florida's Sixth Congressional District special election, crucial for Republican majority retention in the House.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Florida special election: Republican Randy Fine wins Waltz's former House seat

Republican Randy Fine's victory in a special election indicates continued Republican support despite strong Democratic challenges.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

There Is No Genuine Good News for Mike Johnson

Internal GOP dissent demonstrated in the voting process for Mike Johnson; strategic negotiations played a key role in securing support.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Mike Johnson Fails in First Round of Balloting to Retain Speakership Role

Mike Johnson lost the speakership vote by 2 votes, raising uncertainty about House leadership for 2025.
more#republican-party
#trump-agenda
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Democrats Can't Count on Republicans Sabotaging Themselves

Mike Johnson achieved significant legislative success in passing controversial measures with minimal opposition despite being a relatively modest Speaker.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Speaker Johnson Revives Vote on Budget Bill After Pulling It from the Floor

House Speaker Mike Johnson encountered voting challenges regarding a major Republican budget plan but revived it for a second attempt shortly afterward.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US politics

Rep. Elise Stefanik set to rejoin House leadership days after Trump pulled her as UN ambassador pick

Elise Stefanik is under consideration for multiple Republican leadership roles after her UN ambassador nomination was withdrawn.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Democrats Can't Count on Republicans Sabotaging Themselves

Mike Johnson achieved significant legislative success in passing controversial measures with minimal opposition despite being a relatively modest Speaker.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Speaker Johnson Revives Vote on Budget Bill After Pulling It from the Floor

House Speaker Mike Johnson encountered voting challenges regarding a major Republican budget plan but revived it for a second attempt shortly afterward.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US politics

Rep. Elise Stefanik set to rejoin House leadership days after Trump pulled her as UN ambassador pick

Elise Stefanik is under consideration for multiple Republican leadership roles after her UN ambassador nomination was withdrawn.
more#trump-agenda
#proxy-voting
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

House Republican Factions Fight Over Proxy-Voting Proposal

Moses Johnson struggles to unite his majority amidst a proxy-voting dispute, impeding GOP legislative progress.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
SF politics

Do better than the petty proxy-vote infighting drama, House Republicans

Proxy voting for new parents threatens GOP unity and legislative productivity, risking the House majority.
Internal conflict within the Freedom Caucus may challenge its future effectiveness.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

House Republican Factions Fight Over Proxy-Voting Proposal

Moses Johnson struggles to unite his majority amidst a proxy-voting dispute, impeding GOP legislative progress.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
SF politics

Do better than the petty proxy-vote infighting drama, House Republicans

Proxy voting for new parents threatens GOP unity and legislative productivity, risking the House majority.
Internal conflict within the Freedom Caucus may challenge its future effectiveness.
more#proxy-voting
#political-discourse
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'Have you no decency?': Republican calls Sarah McBride 'mister,' but Democrats wouldn't have it

Misgendering during official proceedings can escalate tensions and provoke significant backlash.
Accountability and decency are crucial in political discourse, especially concerning gender identity issues.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump Ally Calls Trans Congresswoman Mr. McBride' On House Floor Here's How She Responded

Rep. Sarah McBride responded to a misgendering incident on the House floor by criticizing the Trump administration's harmful policies affecting Delaware.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'Have you no decency?': Republican calls Sarah McBride 'mister,' but Democrats wouldn't have it

Misgendering during official proceedings can escalate tensions and provoke significant backlash.
Accountability and decency are crucial in political discourse, especially concerning gender identity issues.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump Ally Calls Trans Congresswoman Mr. McBride' On House Floor Here's How She Responded

Rep. Sarah McBride responded to a misgendering incident on the House floor by criticizing the Trump administration's harmful policies affecting Delaware.
more#political-discourse
#democratic-party
US Elections
fromBrownstoner
5 months ago

Election Results: Harris Wins New York

New Yorkers overwhelmingly supported Kamala Harris, awarding her electoral votes despite Trump's overall election win.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Democratic Leadership Is Reportedly Confronting Members' Who Disrupted Trump's Speech: Their Strategy Is a Bad Idea'

Democratic leaders are addressing the heckling incident during Trump's speech to emphasize strategy and the importance of maintaining decorum.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
SF politics

Meet the 9 new House members from California

California's new Democratic representatives began their term amidst legislative disorder, reflecting a shifting political landscape in the state.
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party's losses

Hakeem Jeffries was reelected as Democratic leader, despite the party's ongoing minority status in the House.
US Elections
fromBrownstoner
5 months ago

Election Results: Harris Wins New York

New Yorkers overwhelmingly supported Kamala Harris, awarding her electoral votes despite Trump's overall election win.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Democratic Leadership Is Reportedly Confronting Members' Who Disrupted Trump's Speech: Their Strategy Is a Bad Idea'

Democratic leaders are addressing the heckling incident during Trump's speech to emphasize strategy and the importance of maintaining decorum.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
SF politics

Meet the 9 new House members from California

California's new Democratic representatives began their term amidst legislative disorder, reflecting a shifting political landscape in the state.
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party's losses

Hakeem Jeffries was reelected as Democratic leader, despite the party's ongoing minority status in the House.
more#democratic-party
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Al Green Censured by House for Heckling Trump During Speech

Rep. Al Green was censured for his disruptive behavior during President Trump's address, illustrating the consequences of violating House decorum.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

What Can House Republicans Cut Instead of Medicaid? Not Much.

House passes budget resolution aimed at tax cuts and spending cuts, but cuts to Medicaid could be complex and challenging.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ceann Comhairle asks Taoiseach to review 'lies' remark to Mary Lou McDonald

Taoiseach Micheál Martin faced scrutiny for allegedly accusing Mary Lou McDonald of lying during a parliamentary debate.
#nancy-mace
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Mace Takes to House Floor With Charges of Rape and Sexual Predation

Rep. Nancy Mace accused her former fiancé and others of drugging and raping women during an emotional speech in Congress.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
LGBT

Nancy Mace's anti-trans Capitol bathroom rules didn't make the House rules package

Nancy Mace's bathroom resolution barring transgender individuals from using gender-aligned restrooms was excluded from the 119th Congress rules package, marking a setback for anti-trans efforts.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Mace Takes to House Floor With Charges of Rape and Sexual Predation

Rep. Nancy Mace accused her former fiancé and others of drugging and raping women during an emotional speech in Congress.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
LGBT

Nancy Mace's anti-trans Capitol bathroom rules didn't make the House rules package

Nancy Mace's bathroom resolution barring transgender individuals from using gender-aligned restrooms was excluded from the 119th Congress rules package, marking a setback for anti-trans efforts.
more#nancy-mace
#mike-johnson
Miscellaneous
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

White House Aide Advised Against Subpoena of Cassidy Hutchinson Fearing Disclosure of Sexual Texts

House Speaker Mike Johnson's aides sought to prevent subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson to avoid embarrassing revelations related to sexually explicit texts from Republican lawmakers.
LGBT
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Transgender Bathroom Ban Takes Effect in House-Controlled Capitol Spaces

The House's new anti-trans bathroom policy prohibits transgender individuals from using restrooms that correspond with their gender, sparking significant backlash.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

White House Aide Advised Against Subpoena of Cassidy Hutchinson Fearing Disclosure of Sexual Texts

House Speaker Mike Johnson's aides sought to prevent subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson to avoid embarrassing revelations related to sexually explicit texts from Republican lawmakers.
LGBT
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Transgender Bathroom Ban Takes Effect in House-Controlled Capitol Spaces

The House's new anti-trans bathroom policy prohibits transgender individuals from using restrooms that correspond with their gender, sparking significant backlash.
more#mike-johnson
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromAxios
5 months ago

Mike Johnson institutes transgender bathroom ban for U.S. House

House Speaker Mike Johnson enforces a bathroom ban for transgender individuals in the Capitol, stemming from opposition to a transgender Congress member using women's facilities.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US news

Moulton, who supports 'reasonable restrictions' on transgender athletes, says this House bill is 'too extreme'

The House passed a bill banning transgender athletes from girls' sports, framing it as a priority despite significant opposition from Democrats.
LGBT
fromAxios
5 months ago

Mike Johnson institutes transgender bathroom ban for U.S. House

House Speaker Mike Johnson enforces a bathroom ban for transgender individuals in the Capitol, stemming from opposition to a transgender Congress member using women's facilities.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US news

Moulton, who supports 'reasonable restrictions' on transgender athletes, says this House bill is 'too extreme'

The House passed a bill banning transgender athletes from girls' sports, framing it as a priority despite significant opposition from Democrats.
more#transgender-rights
#donald-trump
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Congress Averts Government Shutdown After Trump and Musk's Effort to Sink Deal

The U.S. House passed a bill to continue government funding, averting a shutdown after a failed bipartisan agreement.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago
US news

What we still don't know about the election: House control, popular vote

Donald Trump won the presidency decisively, capturing 292 electoral votes, while Democrats aim to flip four House seats for control.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Why Does It Take So Long to Call the House?

The lengthy process of reporting House election results is primarily due to the high number of competitive races and California's extended ballot counting timeline.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Congress Averts Government Shutdown After Trump and Musk's Effort to Sink Deal

The U.S. House passed a bill to continue government funding, averting a shutdown after a failed bipartisan agreement.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago
US news

What we still don't know about the election: House control, popular vote

Donald Trump won the presidency decisively, capturing 292 electoral votes, while Democrats aim to flip four House seats for control.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Why Does It Take So Long to Call the House?

The lengthy process of reporting House election results is primarily due to the high number of competitive races and California's extended ballot counting timeline.
more#donald-trump
#government-shutdown
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

BREAKING: House Passes Spending Bill Ahead of Potential Government Shutdown

The House passed a three-month funding bill just before a potential government shutdown, now needing Senate approval.
US Elections
fromtime.com
4 months ago

House Democrats and Dozens of Republicans Reject Trump's Government Funding Plan

The House rejected Trump's funding plan, indicating political divisions and challenges in achieving bipartisan support for government operations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
US Elections

House rejects Trump-backed plan to avoid government shutdown

House rejects Trump's funding plan, signaling turbulent political landscape ahead with Democrats resisting Republican initiatives.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

BREAKING: House Passes Spending Bill Ahead of Potential Government Shutdown

The House passed a three-month funding bill just before a potential government shutdown, now needing Senate approval.
US Elections
fromtime.com
4 months ago

House Democrats and Dozens of Republicans Reject Trump's Government Funding Plan

The House rejected Trump's funding plan, indicating political divisions and challenges in achieving bipartisan support for government operations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
US Elections

House rejects Trump-backed plan to avoid government shutdown

House rejects Trump's funding plan, signaling turbulent political landscape ahead with Democrats resisting Republican initiatives.
more#government-shutdown
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Angie Craig elected first woman and first LGBTQ+ ranking member of House Agriculture Committee

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig has historically become the first woman and out LGBTQ+ person to lead as ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee.
#matt-gaetz
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

A new perch': Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz confirms US Congress departure

Matt Gaetz won't return to Congress amidst sex-trafficking allegations and plans to continue involvement in politics from a different position.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

A new perch': Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz confirms US Congress departure

Matt Gaetz won't return to Congress amidst sex-trafficking allegations and plans to continue involvement in politics from a different position.
more#matt-gaetz
#california-elections
fromSacramento Bee
5 months ago
SF politics

Some California congressional races are too close to call. Who won Sacramento, San Luis Obispo?

California's congressional races could influence control of the House in 2025, with key results still pending.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Map: Another blue flip possible in California's House races

Two California House seats are still undecided, potentially allowing Democrats to gain ground against Republicans.
A win by either Adam Gray or Derek Tran could represent a significant political shift.
fromSacramento Bee
5 months ago
SF politics

Some California congressional races are too close to call. Who won Sacramento, San Luis Obispo?

California's congressional races could influence control of the House in 2025, with key results still pending.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Map: Another blue flip possible in California's House races

Two California House seats are still undecided, potentially allowing Democrats to gain ground against Republicans.
A win by either Adam Gray or Derek Tran could represent a significant political shift.
more#california-elections
#republicans
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

US elections 2024: control of House remains unclear

Control of the US House of Representatives remains uncertain, amidst competitive races, as Republicans have secured a majority in the Senate.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Will Republicans Gain Control of the House? Key Races Remain Undecided.

Republicans have retaken the White House and Senate; control of the House remains uncertain due to close races.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

US elections 2024: control of House remains unclear

Control of the US House of Representatives remains uncertain, amidst competitive races, as Republicans have secured a majority in the Senate.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Will Republicans Gain Control of the House? Key Races Remain Undecided.

Republicans have retaken the White House and Senate; control of the House remains uncertain due to close races.
more#republicans
US Elections
fromeuronews
5 months ago

US Congress election 2024 live results: Who will win the House race?

The balance of power in Congress will significantly impact major legislative issues, including healthcare and climate action.
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