Republican introduces bill to revoke normal trade relations with China
A top Republican focused on America's competition with China introduced a bill on Thursday to end normal trade relations with China. Rep. John Moolener (R-Mich.), chairman of the House Select Committee on the Communist Party of China, proposed reversing China's Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) policy, which has been in place for more than 20 […]
Size of Republican House majority to be decided by 9 remaining uncalled races
More than a week after Election Day, the final outcome of the 2024 election is still undetermined, as nine Lok Sabha elections have yet to be called. Republican Donald Trump will be re-elected as president, giving Republicans a majority in the Senate. Republicans are expected to maintain a majority in the House, but it's unclear […]
Pennsylvania Senate Race Goes to Recount as Republican McCormick Leads Casey
Pennsylvania's Senate race has moved to a recount as incoming Sen. Dave McCormick (Republican) continues to maintain his lead over incumbent Sen. Bob Casey (Democratic). Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt said Wednesday that the results of the Casey-McCormick race “triggered a legally required statewide recount.” According to Press release from the Pennsylvania Department of […]
Tom Cotton Elected Senate Republican Conference Chair
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) will become the third-ranking Senate Republican on Wednesday and win the race for conference president. Cotton defeated Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) by a landslide margin of 35-18, Politico. report. The primary responsibility of the conference chair is to support messaging for conference members and their staff. Cotton is known on the […]
Mike Johnson wins Republican support to be House speaker again after Trump endorsement
In a closed-door vote Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was once again elected speaker of the Republican conference. The remarks came after President-elect Donald Trump addressed House Republicans earlier in the day, saying he supported Johnson “100 percent,” according to people present. told Fox News Digital. But several hardline Republicans remain supportive of his […]
Republican Ken Calvert wins re-election to US House in California’s 41st Congressional District
Incumbent Republican Rep. Ken Calvert won reelection over Democratic challenger Will Rollins in California's 41st Congressional District, in what observers considered a toss-up. With Calvert's victory, the current balance of power in the House is 217-207, with Republicans just one vote away from reaching a majority of 218 votes. Eleven races have yet to be […]
John Thune Elected Senate Republican Leader in Tight Race
Sen. John Thune will replace Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as Republican Senate Majority Leader after a close race that required two votes to be decided Wednesday. Mr. Thune, Mr. McConnell's chief of staff and a favorite of the establishment, must use Mr. McConnell's iron hand to lead a conference demanding change. He will also be […]
Rick Scott, gunning to replace McConnell, secures bombshell last-minute endorsement from key Republican senator
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida has received endorsements from some of the biggest names in politics just before the Republican Senate is set to vote on a new leader. Republican Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) joins Republican Sen. Mike Lee (Utah); marsha blackburn A Tennessee lawmaker backed Scott at the last minute. Scott also approved […]
New York House Republican Brandon Williams on Trump labor secretary short list
Rep. Brandon Williams (RN.Y.) is on the short list of candidates being considered for Secretary of Labor under President-elect Donald Trump's new administration. Williams, who represents central New York, is considered one of the most vulnerable House Republican incumbents this election cycle, as state Democratic leaders have redrawn districts to favor the party. Ta. Although […]
Chaffetz: 'I dare any Republican senator to vote against' Hegseth
Former Rep. Jason Chafetz (R-Utah) weighed in on President-elect Trump's decision to appoint Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, saying he would be an “easy confirmation.” suggested. “I dare any Republican senator to vote against him. It's not in their best interest,” Chaffetz told Fox News' Laura Ingraham. “And we need to […]