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House Of Representatives December 11

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."

Mike Johnson December 10

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.

Donald Trump December 4

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.

Politics December 4

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.

Politics December 4

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."

Donald Trump December 3

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.

Donald Trump December 3

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.

Donald Trump December 2

Trump-backed Republican touts 'great turnout for us' in must-win special election for GOP

Tennessee special election for GOP House seat draws national attention as Republican Matt Van Epps faces Democrat Aftyn Behn in closely watched race.

House Of Representatives December 2

Johnson points to Obama-era drone precedent as Congress probes deadly Caribbean strike

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., says he won't prejudge the Sept. 2 Caribbean strike as House and Senate Armed Services committees plan oversight hearings.

House Of Representatives December 2

Stefanik accuses Johnson of 'siding with' Democrats in explosive House GOP leadership rift

Rep. Elise Stefanik is accusing Speaker Mike Johnson of siding with Democrats over Republicans on the annual defense policy bill in a major rift between House GOP leaders.

Donald Trump December 2

Decision Day: Trump, Speaker Johnson, AOC blitz campaign trail in must-win special House election for GOP

Democrat Aftyn Behn seeks upset in Tennessee special election that could threaten fragile GOP House majority ahead of 2026 midterms in deep-red district.