Here’s why Republicans are facing an uphill battle, particularly for retaining control of the House.
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What a crowded congressional primary in N.J. says about the state of Democrats
The contest is one of the first congressional primaries of the year where we will find out what issues are currently resonating with some Democratic voters. Here are some key things to know.
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Jack Smith to defend Trump investigations to House Republicans
Jack Smith’s appearance before the House Judiciary Committee marks the first open testimony about his work after presiding over two federal criminal indictments of President Trump.
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Will Trump’s megabill help Democrats win the House?
Democrats feel that Trump’s tax and spending bill gives them an opening ahead of the 2026 midterms. But if they want to win back the House, they’re going to have to get their own house in order first.
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Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress
Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests.
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Who will control the House? It’s down to these uncalled races
Control of the House is still too close to call, according to the Associated Press. Here’s a running list of races that are still outstanding.
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White House cites executive privilege over tapes of special counsel’s Biden interview
House Republicans want to hold the attorney general in contempt over the department’s refusal to hand over an audio recording of a special counsel’s interview with the president.
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Election Debrief: Progressives Gain Seats, But Will They Gain Power?
Democrats scored some victories Tuesday in the U.S. house and in a few governor’s races, but the elections did not turn out the overwhelming “Blue Wave” many Democrats had hoped to see. In Rhode Island, progressive candidates did gain ground in the General Assembly. Reporter John Bender joined News Director Elisabeth Harrison to discuss the […]
