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Jeffries launches bid for House Democratic leader, promises to take back majority in 2024

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has formally announced his intention to seek the role of House Democratic leader and vowed to reclaim the majority from the GOP in 2024 if he gets the top spot.

November 18, 2022

House Democrats rally behind Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, next generation of leaders as Pelosi steps down

House Democrats lined up a new generation of leaders Thursday following the historic announcement by 82-year-old Speaker Nancy Pelosi that she's stepping aside as party leader, now that Democrats have been relegated to the minority.

November 17, 2022

Pelosi stepping down from leadership role following midterm losses that cost Dems House majority

It's the end of an era for Democrats, and the nation.

November 17, 2022

If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em: Republicans ponder meddling in Democrats’ primaries

Republicans are eyeing retaliation against Democrats after watching as President Biden's party meddled in GOP primaries this year, picking pro-Trump candidates who proved to be easier to defeat in the general election.

November 17, 2022

Schumer warns Republicans: Reject MAGA movement or ‘keep losing’

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer gave a stark warning to Republicans to either reject former President Donald Trump's MAGA movement and join Democrats in a bipartisan fashion -- or keep losing elections.

November 15, 2022

Dem Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries calls Biden the ‘big and clear winner’ in the midterms

Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries said he is all-in for President Biden to run for reelection in 2024.

November 15, 2022

Deep blue wave? Leftist fringe makes claim for more clout as House Dems weigh midterm fallout

The Democratic Party's most committed progressives are celebrating the expansion of their congressional numbers in last week's midterm elections, as members prepare to bring forward a left-leaning agenda and fight Republicans who are expected to narrowly flip control of the House.

November 13, 2022

Watch your back Kevin: The knives are out for McCarthy

The House GOP's smaller-than-expected majority increased leverage for the chamber's arch-conservative House Freedom Caucus to demand concessions from Mr. McCarthy in exchange for support for his speakership bid.

November 13, 2022

Trump calls for new election in Arizona due to ‘idiot and possibly corrupt’ officials

Former President Donald Trump said Arizona should hold a new election, blaming incompetent officials for voting machine problems.

November 12, 2022

Biden confuses Cambodia for Colombia for second time during ASEAN summit

President Biden confused Cambodia for Colombia for the second time, while meeting with Southeast Asian leaders this weekend in Phnom Penh.

November 12, 2022

DeSantis for President PAC in the works after blowout Florida victory

A super PAC to help Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is being created after his strong electoral victory raised serious considerations for 2024 success.

November 12, 2022

Tiffany Trump to wed at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday

Tiffany Trump will get married at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Saturday to her longtime boyfriend Michael Boulos.

November 12, 2022

California Rep. Tony Cardenas launches bid for DCCC chairmanship

Rep. Tony Cardenas is seeking to be the next chairman of the House Democrats' campaign arm, citing his experience leading such efforts for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

November 12, 2022

The allegiances of House GOP freshmen quickly tested in leadership races

The incoming freshman class of House GOP lawmakers is getting their first taste of Capitol Hill politics with calls from Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and others trying to shore up support for leadership elections.

November 12, 2022

Maryland Democrat David Trone beats back a surprisingly strong challenge by Republican Neil Parrott

Rep. David Trone will stay in Congress, eking out a victory for Democrats in Maryland after facing a closer-than-expected race against Republican Neil Parrott.

November 11, 2022

Matt Gaetz is adamant about pushing Jordan to run for House, promises to be ‘very convincing’

Rep. Matt Gaetz is relentlessly lobbying Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan to consider running for House speaker, calling him a "star player" in the Republican conference.

November 11, 2022

Rep. Boebert says Polis, Bennet boosted Dems ‘more than expected,’ resulting in close race

Rep. Lauren Boebert blamed her close race on an increased enthusiasm among Democrats for the incumbent governor and senator on the Colorado ticket.

November 11, 2022

Biden talks as if he wants to bury the hatchet, but GOP lawmakers aren’t buying it

President Biden on Thursday extended a small olive branch to Republicans after condemning a large swath of the GOP as "ultra-MAGA" extremists and casting the pivotal midterms as a battle for the "soul of the nation."

November 10, 2022

Ron Johnson blasts Mandela Barnes’ late concession, blames ‘corporate media’ for delaying race call

Sen. Ron Johnson blasted his Democratic opponent Mandela Barnes for a long wait to concede the race clear when it was clearly breaking for the incumbent.

November 9, 2022

Republican Zach Nunn topples Democratic Rep. Cindy Axne in Iowa

Republican Zach Nunn won a close race to oust Democratic Rep. Cindy Axne, eliminating the last Iowa Democrat left in Congress and giving the GOP a much-needed pickup.

November 9, 2022