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House Republican chairman refers Jack Smith’s former deputy to DOJ for prosecution

November 19, 2025

House Republican chairman refers Jack Smith’s former deputy to DOJ for prosecution

Thomas Windom, fired federal prosecutor from Jack Smith's team, faces criminal referral from Rep. Jim Jordan for refusing to answer congressional questions.

House Dem, 79, indicates he may not retire after judges strike down Texas congressional map

November 19, 2025

House Dem, 79, indicates he may not retire after judges strike down Texas congressional map

Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett pauses retirement plans after federal judges block GOP redistricting map in major gerrymandering ruling.

Scoop: Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. jumps into high stakes ballot box congressional showdown

November 19, 2025

Scoop: Trump-aligned MAGA Inc. jumps into high stakes ballot box congressional showdown

Trump-backed MAGA Inc. launches major ad campaign for Matt Van Epps in Tennessee special election against Democrat Aftyn Behn for crucial House seat

Former Obama staffer, ex-congressman among candidates in crowded Democrat primary for Mikie Sherrill's seat

November 18, 2025

Former Obama staffer, ex-congressman among candidates in crowded Democrat primary for Mikie Sherrill's seat

Nearly a dozen Democrats will vie for Mikie Sherrill's New Jersey House seat when she resigns, including former Rep. Tom Malinowski, as a special election looms.

Federal judges block Texas from using redrawn congressional map

November 18, 2025

Federal judges block Texas from using redrawn congressional map

A panel of three federal judges ruled that a congressional map passed by Texas lawmakers was "racially gerrymandered" and cannot go into effect Tuesday.

Trump turns up heat on fellow Republicans in push to redraw congressional maps ahead of midterms

November 18, 2025

Trump turns up heat on fellow Republicans in push to redraw congressional maps ahead of midterms

High-stakes redistricting battle unfolds as Trump pressures Indiana lawmakers to redraw congressional maps ahead of 2026 midterms for House control.

Republicans move to force vote on removing House Dem from committee post over Epstein ties

November 18, 2025

Republicans move to force vote on removing House Dem from committee post over Epstein ties

House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris threatened a censure resolution against Del. Stacey Plaskett over her text exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 hearing.

Headed for the exits: Why 3 dozen House members aren't running for re-election

November 18, 2025

Headed for the exits: Why 3 dozen House members aren't running for re-election

Thirty-six House members won't seek re-election in 2026 midterms as bitter partisan climate drives lawmakers away from Congress, including moderate Republicans.

Longtime Obamacare critic says Trump plan won't solve program's fatal flaws

November 18, 2025

Longtime Obamacare critic says Trump plan won't solve program's fatal flaws

Avik Roy believes sending Obamacare subsidies to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) instead of insurance companies won't solve high healthcare costs without broader reforms.

Trump targets red state Republican lawmakers in push for congressional redistricting

November 17, 2025

Trump targets red state Republican lawmakers in push for congressional redistricting

High-stakes redistricting battle unfolds as Trump pressures Indiana lawmakers to redraw congressional maps ahead of 2026 midterms for House control.