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November 11, 2022

Republicans split on Trump's effect on lackluster midterms as control of Congress hangs in balance

Republicans are split on the effect that former President Trump had on the lackluster 2022 midterm elections as control of Congress has not been projected yet.

November 10, 2022

Trump-backed Republican Eli Crane elected to Arizona's 2nd Congressional District, beating Dem incumbent

Republican Eli Crane was elected to Arizona's 2nd Congressional District, beating incumbent Rep. Tom O'Halleran, according to The Associated Press. The race was called late Thursday.

November 10, 2022

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to McCarthy’s bumpy road to the speaker’s suite

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is trying to secure the necessary votes to become House speaker ahead of a "candidate forum" next week.

November 10, 2022

House Freedom Caucus wants option of removing the speaker as price for giving McCarthy the gavel

The conservative Freedom Caucus wants to change congressional rules to make it easier to remove a House speaker in exchange for helping elevate Kevin McCarthy to the post.

November 10, 2022

Midterm elections: Hawley slams 'Washington Republicanism' after red wave fizzles

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri blamed compromises on insulin caps, gun control and infrastructure spending for the GOP's mixed Election Day results.

November 10, 2022

Illinois election results: Democrat Sorensen wins toss-up House race for open seat

Democrats will hold on to Illinois' 17th Congressional District as Eric Sorensen defeats Republican Esther Joy King, according to The Associated Press.

November 10, 2022

When will the new Congress convene for the first time?

The Constitution mandates that a new Congress convene on the same date in January following either the November midterm or presidential elections.

November 10, 2022

Border congressman tells Democrats: 'Listen to people like myself' as party fights to keep House control

Newly re-elected Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar touted his congressional win and how being a moderate within the Democratic Party has given him an advantage in Congress.

November 10, 2022

Republicans scramble to claim leadership posts even as House remains toss-up

Republicans are already launching campaigns to claim leadership positions in the House of Representatives, despite the chamber still being up in the air.

November 10, 2022

Paul Ryan blames disappointing GOP election results on 'Trump hangover'

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., shares his thoughts on the 2022 midterm elections and blames former President Donald Trump for disappointing GOP losses.