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Four Republicans buck Mike Johnson to join Hakeem Jeffries' Obamacare push

December 17, 2025

Four Republicans buck Mike Johnson to join Hakeem Jeffries' Obamacare push

Four moderate Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to join Democrats in forcing vote on ACA subsidies, creating bipartisan push to extend Obamacare benefits.

House GOP tensions erupt as Republicans turn on each other heading into year's end

December 16, 2025

House GOP tensions erupt as Republicans turn on each other heading into year's end

House Republicans are growing frustrated with the direction both GOP leaders and rank-and-file are headed as the year nears its end.

GOP leaders call Reiner family slayings a 'tragedy' as director's son detained in homicide probe

December 15, 2025

GOP leaders call Reiner family slayings a 'tragedy' as director's son detained in homicide probe

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., both weighed in on the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, calling the incident a "national tragedy."

Speaker Johnson says second Venezuela boat strike 'entirely appropriate' after seeing classified video

December 11, 2025

Speaker Johnson says second Venezuela boat strike 'entirely appropriate' after seeing classified video

Speaker Johnson defended controversial military strikes on a Venezuelan drug boat after viewing classified video evidence, calling the actions "entirely appropriate."

Speaker Johnson laughs off Jasmine Crockett Senate bid: ‘Absolutely delighted’ she is running

December 10, 2025

Speaker Johnson laughs off Jasmine Crockett Senate bid: ‘Absolutely delighted’ she is running

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters that he is “absolutely delighted" that progressive firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is running for U.S. Senate in Texas.

Trump-backed Van Epps sworn in as GOP hits 220 seats — but incoming Greene exit threatens razor-thin majority

December 4, 2025

Trump-backed Van Epps sworn in as GOP hits 220 seats — but incoming Greene exit threatens razor-thin majority

Republican Matt Van Epps sworn into House, giving GOP 220-213 majority. Tennessee special election victory provides breathing room for Republican control.

Reporter's Notebook: House exodus threatens Johnson's grip on power as over 40 members head for exit

December 4, 2025

Reporter's Notebook: House exodus threatens Johnson's grip on power as over 40 members head for exit

Over 40 House members plan to exit Congress this year, threatening Speaker Mike Johnson's narrow majority amid growing safety concerns and frustration.

Rep Nancy Mace slaps down early retirement rumor: 'BIG FAT NO from me'

December 4, 2025

Rep Nancy Mace slaps down early retirement rumor: 'BIG FAT NO from me'

GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina repudiated the rumor that she might retire early from the House of Representatives, noting, "Retiring is a BIG FAT NO from me."

Democrats’ surge in Tennessee throws new uncertainty onto GOP’s 2026 House map

December 3, 2025

Democrats’ surge in Tennessee throws new uncertainty onto GOP’s 2026 House map

Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election with Trump's backing, but Democrats see hope in narrower margin.

Trump-backed Republican keeps crucial congressional seat in GOP hands with special election victory

December 3, 2025

Trump-backed Republican keeps crucial congressional seat in GOP hands with special election victory

Republican Matt Van Epps defeats Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tennessee's 7th district special election, keeping GOP seat in red district Trump won by 22 points.