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McConnell emerges from Senate leadership vote with broad GOP backing: ‘Not going anywhere’

November 17, 2022

McConnell emerges from Senate leadership vote with broad GOP backing: ‘Not going anywhere’

Senate Republicans chose Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to continue serving as party leader Wednesday after a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott.

Politico silent as media watchdogs sound off on editor warning Elon Musk against attacking Democrats

November 16, 2022

Politico silent as media watchdogs sound off on editor warning Elon Musk against attacking Democrats

Prominent media critics ripped into Politico editor Sam Stein after he warned Twitter CEO Elon Musk against attacking powerful Democratic politicians.

California Democrat Mike Levin wins re-election in 49th Congressional District

November 16, 2022

California Democrat Mike Levin wins re-election in 49th Congressional District

California Democrat Rep. Mike Levin will win re-election in California's 49th Congressional District, according to an Associated Press race call on Wednesday night.

Rep. Mike Garcia wins re-election to House in California's 27th Congressional District, giving GOP majority

November 16, 2022

Rep. Mike Garcia wins re-election to House in California's 27th Congressional District, giving GOP majority

Republican Rep. Mike Garcia has been re-elected in California's 27th Congressional District, beating Democratic challenger Christy Smith.

Maine Democrat Jared Golden wins re-election in 2nd Congressional District

November 16, 2022

Maine Democrat Jared Golden wins re-election in 2nd Congressional District

Democrat Rep. Jared Golden will win re-election against Republican Bruce Poliquin in Maine's 2nd Congressional District, the Associated Press projected on Wednesday night.

Paul Ryan says McCarthy will clinch speakership, anyone ‘not named Trump’ can beat Biden

November 16, 2022

Paul Ryan says McCarthy will clinch speakership, anyone ‘not named Trump’ can beat Biden

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan expressed confidence that Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., will become the next speaker in January, while throwing shade at former President Trump for "costing us elections."

Sam Bankman-Fried's father drafted tax legislation for Elizabeth Warren, donated thousands to Dems

November 16, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried's father drafted tax legislation for Elizabeth Warren, donated thousands to Dems

Joseph Bankman, Sam Bankman-Fried's father and a Stanford University professor, helped Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., write a tax bill in 2016.

Schumer skips over Feinstein, 89, for Senate president pro tem, third in presidential line of succession

November 16, 2022

Schumer skips over Feinstein, 89, for Senate president pro tem, third in presidential line of succession

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is picking Sen. Patty Murray to be the next Senate president pro tempore in 2023 after Sen. Patrick Leahy retires.

Moderate House GOP ready to push back against Freedom Caucus rule changes

November 16, 2022

Moderate House GOP ready to push back against Freedom Caucus rule changes

Moderate Republican lawmakers are ready to block conservative Freedom Caucus hard-liners from hijacking the political agenda and legislative process next Congress.

McConnell wins Senate leadership election, overcomes Scott challenge

November 16, 2022

McConnell wins Senate leadership election, overcomes Scott challenge

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Wednesday won re-election as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.