White House Blames Coronavirus Pandemic for Harris Losing: ‘Global Headwinds’
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Thursday afternoon that Vice President Kamala Harris lost the election due to “global headwinds” from the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic created the conditions for President Joe Biden to win the 2020 election, thanks not only to public dissatisfaction with the pandemic and coronavirus lockdowns, but also to […]
Republicans within striking distance of House majority as key races remain too close to call
For Republicans, who already hold majorities in the Senate and the White House, a majority in the House of Representatives appears within reach. As of Thursday afternoon, Republicans had won 209 seats and Democrats had won 196, according to Associated Press projections. So far, five incumbent members of Congress, three Republicans and two Democrats, are […]
New York Dem Laura Gillen ousts incumbent Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in toss-up House race
One first-term Republican who was key to House Republicans gaining a majority in the last election is expected to lose his seat. The Associated Press reported Thursday that Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R.N.Y.), a former New York City police officer, lost to former local official Laura Guillen in New York's 4th Congressional District, a suburb of […]
Control of the House still hanging in the balance
Although Republicans won the presidential election and regained a majority in the Senate, it remains unclear which party will control the House of Representatives. As of this writing, the Republican Party safe Democrats won 192 seats compared to 206, according to the Associated Press. To secure a majority, any party must win at least 218 […]
House Democrat says the party needs to get past ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
House Democrats say the party needs to overcome “this idea called Trump Derangement Syndrome” as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for a second term in the White House. Mr. Congressman, talk to axios Democrats have suggested that this fight should be “pick and choose” on how to approach President Trump's second term. “Democrats have literally just […]
Salon owner jailed during COVID gets last laugh, wins Texas House race
The woman who refused to close her Texas salon during the government-imposed coronavirus lockdown won the 62nd District state House seat and is now headed to Austin. Shelley Luther made national headlines in 2020 when she defied Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's stay-at-home order and reopened her North Dallas hair salon, was arrested for contempt of […]
‘Down to the wire’: Steve Scalise predicts House control may be decided today
Exclusive: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) expects Americans to learn about the dynamics of the House as early as Thursday. The top House Republican spoke to Fox News Digital after the party won overwhelming victories in the White House and Senate on Election Day. The Fox News Decision Desk projected Republicans had a slight […]
Trump, allies eye transition process as GOP hopes to control the White House, Congress and more top headlines
good morning. Welcome to Fox News First, Fox News' morning newsletter. And here's what you need to know to start your day… Your election hub: Track election results with real-time data, developments, and analysis on races across the United States. top 3 1. President Trump and his allies are keeping an eye on the transition […]
Property prices at record highs, says UK’s biggest lender | House prices
The average price of a house in the UK is at a record high but demand could slow as a result of policies in Rachel Reeves' budget, Britain's biggest mortgage lender has said. According to Halifax's monthly house price index, house prices reached a record high of £293,999 in October, surpassing the June 2022 record […]
Speaker Johnson, Scalise ask House Republicans for reelection to leadership
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Minority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) formally urged House Republicans to reelect them to leadership posts in a letter sent to Republican lawmakers on Wednesday. requested. The questions come ahead of leadership elections scheduled for December 13th. Another reason is that election forecasters such as Decision Desk Headquarters have […]