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With Trump pledging endorsement, Florida CFO will run for Matt Gaetz's former House seat

November 26, 2024

With Trump pledging endorsement, Florida CFO will run for Matt Gaetz's former House seat

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis will run to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District, Matt Gaetz's former House seat. Patronis will resign from his CFO role effective March 31.

Blinken set to testify on Afghanistan withdrawal in House amid looming contempt vote

November 26, 2024

Blinken set to testify on Afghanistan withdrawal in House amid looming contempt vote

After months of requests and a looming contempt vote, Antony Blinken agreed to testify in front of the GOP controlled House under threat of contempt vote.

Congress has just weeks to avoid a partial government shutdown after Thanksgiving

November 25, 2024

Congress has just weeks to avoid a partial government shutdown after Thanksgiving

Congress will only have a few weeks to avoid a partial government shutdown before the pre-Christmas deadline.

Trump urges Florida Republican to mount congressional bid: 'RUN, RANDY, RUN!'

November 25, 2024

Trump urges Florida Republican to mount congressional bid: 'RUN, RANDY, RUN!'

President-elect Trump urges Florida state Sen. Randy Fine to run for U.S. House seat, pledging his endorsement.

Fighter pilot, decorated combat veteran Jeff Witt announces bid to fill Florida House seat vacated by Gaetz

November 25, 2024

Fighter pilot, decorated combat veteran Jeff Witt announces bid to fill Florida House seat vacated by Gaetz

Fighter pilot and decorated combat veteran Jeff Witt is entering the race to fill former Rep. Matt Gaetz's seat representing Florida's 1st congressional district.

First openly trans rep-elect claims GOP spotlighting transgender issues an 'attempt to distract' voters

November 24, 2024

First openly trans rep-elect claims GOP spotlighting transgender issues an 'attempt to distract' voters

Delaware Democratic Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender politician in the U.S. House, claimed the GOP’s focus on trans issues is an “attempt to distract" voters.

'Squad' member Rep. Pressley fumes over GOP’s anti-DEI bill: Keep MLK’s name ‘out of your mouths’

November 24, 2024

'Squad' member Rep. Pressley fumes over GOP’s anti-DEI bill: Keep MLK’s name ‘out of your mouths’

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, R-Mass., ripped House Republicans for pushing a bill aimed at removing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies from the federal government.

Senate GOP motivated to rapidly confirm Trump nominations ahead of party trifecta in Washington

November 24, 2024

Senate GOP motivated to rapidly confirm Trump nominations ahead of party trifecta in Washington

Republicans are signaling a quick confirmation process for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet in 2025.

'Conveyor belt of radicals': GOP slammed over Senate absences that helped Biden score more judges in lame duck

November 22, 2024

'Conveyor belt of radicals': GOP slammed over Senate absences that helped Biden score more judges in lame duck

Republicans are facing backlash after President Biden and Majority Leader Schumer scored judicial wins as a result of GOP Senate absences.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Gaetz's status in the House and the Ethics Committee report

November 22, 2024

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Gaetz's status in the House and the Ethics Committee report

Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from Trump's nomination of attorney general on Thursday, and now the future for him in Congress is unclear.