Live updates: House Republicans take a victory lap as Congress returns to DC

Lawmakers will return Tuesday after a six-week campaign break, where a lame-duck session will blend lingering issues with progress in the next Congress. With government funding expected to run out next month, Republicans will either end their deal with Democrats when President-elect Donald Trump takes office just weeks after Republicans take control of both houses […]

Who could replace Elise Stefanik in House GOP leadership? What we know

Competition is brewing within the House of Representatives after the No. 4 House Republican leader was selected for a post in the new Trump administration. Rep. Elise Stefanik (RN.Y.) has been elevated to the role of ambassador to the United Nations next year, prompting lawmakers to fight to fill her post in Wednesday's internal party […]

How Trump’s second White House term could impact the economy

Pennsylvania restaurateur Matt Flinchbaugh spoke on The Big Money Show about how his business has fared under the Biden administration. It's been less than a week since Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election, but investors have high hopes for the president-elect's second term in the White House. On Monday, the […]

Republicans win House, delivering Trump a trifecta

Republicans are expected to maintain a majority in the House of Representatives when President-elect Trump returns to the White House in January, giving Republicans complete control of Washington. The Policy Desk Headquarters predicted that Republicans would gain 218 seats on Monday, the number needed for a House majority, and retain control of the House. As […]

Democrat defeats Republican Rep. Garcia in key California House race

According to Decision Desk Headquarters, Democrat George Whitesides is expected to defeat two-term Representative Mike Garcia (R-Calif.). Whiteside, a former Virgin Galactic CEO and NASA chief of staff during the Obama administration, was elected 27th in California.th Congressional District, the House seat for the North Los Angeles area. Garcia's loss is notable.th The district was […]