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Alaska Republican Nick Begich beats Dem Rep. Mary Peltola in 2024 US House race

Republican Nick Begich defeated Democratic Representative Mary Peltola in Alaska's U.S. House race, winning the seat once held by his grandfather. Mr. Begich was one of Mr. Peltola's defeated opponents in the 2022 special and regular elections following the death of Republican U.S. Rep. Don Young. Mr. Young held the seat for 49 years. Mr. […]

Trump nominates former House Republican for US ambassador to Canada

President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that he is appointing former Congressman Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) to serve as U.S. ambassador to Canada. “I am very pleased to announce that former Ambassador and former Congressman Pete Hoekstra has been appointed U.S. Ambassador to Canada,” President Trump said in a statement. “Pete is well-respected in the great state of […]

Republican leaders urge college conference to ban transgender athletes amid San Jose State controversy

Republican leaders in Congress have expressed “serious concerns” to the Mountain West Conference about transgender women participating in women's sports. Thirteen officials signed a letter to Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez urging the conference to ban transgender athletes from competing against biological women. “We write this letter with grave concerns about the safety and fair […]

‘My Pronouns Are Republican Majority’

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) mocked his Democratic colleagues during a Senate Republican leadership press conference this week by using pronouns before speaking. “Hi, I'm Steve Daines, and my pronouns are Republican Majority,” he said with a laugh, before stating his own pronouns first or asking others their preferred pronouns so as not to offend them. […]

Kemp to serve as Republican Governors Association chair

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) will be the next president of the Republican Governors Association (RGA). announced on Wednesdayafter the election at the RGA's annual conference. Kemp is stepping up from the role. 2024 Vice Chair He will be replaced by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte (Republican), who will serve as vice chair in 2025. Both […]