Republicans have won a majority in the Senate, but still don’t have the sixty-vote majority they needed to easily pass legislation. However, the GOP could avail of a process called “budget reconciliation,” which they will likely use to get around majority vote requirements.
Amid mounting pressure to release an ethics report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), House Speaker Mike Johnson has cemented his stance. “There’s a very important reason for the tradition and the rule that we always, have almost always followed, and that is that we don’t issue investigations and ethics reports on people who are […]
House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party chairman Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) introduced a bill on Nov. 14 that would suspend normal trade relations with China, revoking the status Congress conferred on the nation in 2000 as it was about to join the World Trade Organization (WTO). The Restoring Trade Fairness Act would revoke […]
WASHINGTON—House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced during a Nov. 13 press conference that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) had resigned his seat in the House of Representatives after being nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as attorney general. Though he’ll likely face a tough fight to be confirmed by the Senate, Johnson said that Gaetz resigned his […]
WASHINGTON—After a long recess that began in September, both houses of the 118th Congress will return on Nov. 12 for its final session. It’s the first time the legislature will convene after general elections on Nov. 5, in which Republicans gained control of the Senate in the 119th Congress that takes office on Jan. 3, […]
President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 10 publicly mentioned one condition for the next leader of the Senate Republican Conference: He or she must clear the way for recess appointments for Trump administration officials. “Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate must agree to Recess Appointments (in the Senate!), without […]
Republicans are close to taking majority in the House. Congressional Republicans’ first priorities include improving the U.S. economy by confronting the Chinese Communist Party, cutting taxes, securing school choice, and slashing the size of the federal government. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) will have to go through a reelection process to retain his […]
Republicans are inching their way toward taking the House gavel—even with several competitive races not yet called. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are gearing up to pick their new leader as current Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) steps down. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more on the balance of power in Congress.
While Republicans are favored to win a majority in the U.S. Senate, the Republican Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz, is having to run a fierce campaign to fend off Democratic gains in the state. Over in the house, the balance of power is on the line, with no party garnering a clear advantage. NTD’s congressional […]
Billions of dollars have poured into this year’s elections, both presidential and congressional. Ohio and Pennsylvania are the most expensive Senate races, while California and New York are the House races that have seen the highest level of spending. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more on where the big money is going.
Republicans need a net gain of 2 seats to win control of the U.S. Senate. Montana, West Virginia, and even Ohio are likely to give them that majority regardless of how the presidential race shapes up. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more.
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos on Monday defended the newspaper’s decision not to endorse a presidential candidate after a report that more than 200,000 people had canceled their digital subscriptions following the move. The decision blocked an endorsement of Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris, the National Public Radio report said, and many people in messages […]
Voters in Omaha, Nebraska, are playing what could prove to be a unique role in this year’s election. Democrats are spreading “Blue Dot” yard signs as a reminder that this small pocket of Democrats in what is otherwise a big red state could very well determine the outcome of the election.
With Republicans in danger of losing their majority in the House, they’re turning to Democrat-controlled seats in Middle America. But with each party trying to appeal to the middle, contrasting standpoints on key policies are dwindling. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has insights into the battle for the undecided voter.
The prospect of lawmakers taking a break from the campaign trail to return to Washington looks increasingly likely, with former President Donald Trump saying he would be “in favor” of a special session to provide more funding for disaster relief. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more on the decisions Congress will have to make […]
In Pennsylvania, U.S. Senate polls are tightening, but a key House district seems to be moving further to the left. The Cook Political Report has changed its rating of Pennsylvania’s 10th district from “leans Republican” to a “toss-up.” NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has more on the issue.
Early voting has kicked off in North Carolina, as the state continues recovering from Hurricane Helene. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the swing state. NTD’s Melina Wisecup has the latest on who’s likely to win in key races across the state.
The race for control of the House couldn’t be tighter. Democrats only need a net gain of four seats to take back the gavel, and polls are indicating they have a real chance at securing the 218 needed.
Abortion and immigration took center stage on Tuesday at Pennsylvania’s last debate between two U.S. Senate candidates Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Republican millionaire businessman Dave McCormick. NTD’s congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup has the highlights from the crucial contest.
