Politics

House Dem projected to hold onto seat in closely watched race eyed by GOP as potential flip

Democratic Rep. Emilia Sykes is projected to survive her closely watched re-election bid by defeating her GOP challenger. The Associated…

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McConnell expects filibuster to remain intact with Republicans winning control of the Senate

With Republicans projected to win the Senate majority in the 2024 election, "the filibuster will stand," Senate Minority Leader Mitch…

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Democrat Vicente Gonzalez wins re-election, defeating Mayra Flores in Texas

Incumbent Democrat Rep. Vicente Gonzalez Jr. won re-election, defeating former Republican Rep. Mayra Flores to represent Texas' 34th Congressional District,…

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Justice Department looking to wind down Trump criminal cases ahead of inauguration

The Justice Department is looking to wind down two federal criminal cases against President-elect Trump as he prepares to be…

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‘Got our a–es kicked’: Dems privately fret about losing House after GOP victory in White House, Senate

Democrats are growing increasingly concerned that they will narrowly lose the House of Representatives after Republican victories in the Senate…

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Mike Johnson reveals where House stands as GOP fights to keep majority after Trump win

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is anticipating full Republican control of Washington, D.C., after the GOP swept the White House…

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Bill Barr: Prosecutors should ‘do the right thing’ and dismiss Trump cases: ‘Respect the people’s decision’

Former Attorney General Bill Barr, who served in President-elect Trump's first administration, is calling on prosecutors at the state and…

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Mitch McConnell sings Trump campaign praises: ‘Sharper operation this time’

A smiling Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., congratulated both President-elect Trump for his projected win and his fellow Senate…

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Historian with streak of accurate election forecasts since 1984 falls short after 2024 Trump victory

Historian Allan Lichtman, who predicted nearly every election since 1984, was proved to have the wrong projection this cycle after…

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Harris world blame game begins after crushing loss to Trump

President-elect Trump’s historic victory over Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday has surrogates of the Democratic candidate pointing fingers and…

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