Outcry over Trump’s hint at ‘little secret’ with House Republicans

Critics condemn ‘sinister’ remark that suggests potential Trump-Mike Johnson plot to settle contested election. US elections 2024 – live updates Donald Trump faced mounting suspicion of ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

On Midterms’ Hints, Down-Ballot Republicans and the Race for the House

What 2022 was telling us all along. And Trump has advantages that don’t seem transferable to his MAGA allies.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Johnson says ‘little secret’ with Trump is get-out-the-vote effort, not ‘diabolical’

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Monday said the “little secret” that former President Trump teased at his Madison Square Garden rally is a get-out-the-vote effort, not a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live

Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Obama says ‘you can count on Kamala’ at Philadelphia rally – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of our US elections coverage here . . Outcry over Trump’s hint at ‘little secret’ with House Republicans Share your ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – US politics live

Democrat Susan Wild says committee chair Michael Guest mischaracterized meeting and committee will reconvene in December; US Senate to also vote on two resolutions on mortar rounds and a GPS ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Republicans win House, delivering Trump a trifecta

Republicans are projected to keep control of the House of Representatives, handing the party total control of Washington with President-elect Trump back in the White House in January. Decision Desk ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Trump’s House GOP picks have Republicans worried

House Republican leaders facing another razor-thin majority in the upcoming Congress are hoping President-elect Trump will not tap any more House GOP members for positions in his administration. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Trump meets with House Republicans before meeting with Biden

President-elect Donald Trump met with House Republicans in Washington on Wednesday before heading over to the White House to meet with President Biden. CBS News chief White House correspondent ...

Republicans win House in major boost for Trump's agenda

The party now controls both chambers of Congress, clearing the path for Trump's policies.

House Republican threatens to subpoena Biden administration over alleged social media censorship

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace threatened to subpoena the Biden White House for communications with social media companies like Facebook over concerns about censorship before the election.

House Republicans, Justice Department face off over Biden audiotapes

The House Judiciary Committee sued Attorney General Merrick Garland to try to force him to turn over recordings of the president's special counsel interview.

House Republicans grill FEMA administrator over alleged political bias

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, after being asked to launch an inspector general investigation, said she had formally requested additional assistance on Tuesday.

Jeffries: Pelosi is not undermining me

“It's an honor to stand on the shoulders of Speaker Nancy Pelosi,” he said Sunday.

Politics - Politico - 5 days ago

No NY Republican House candidates in key contests speaking at Trump MSG rally

There are no New York Republican candidates in pivotal House races speaking at former President Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden on Sunday, a list of speakers released by his campaign showed. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Here's what happened to House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump

Ten Republicans voted to impeach former President Donald Trump in 2021. Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse and California Rep. David Valadao are the only ones who remain. Here's where their competitive ...

House Republican who impeached Trump survives challenge from the right in Washington

Rep. Dan Newhouse (Wash.), one of the original 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach then-President Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, is projected to survive a challenge from a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

House Republicans to meet with triumphant Trump and elect leadership team

House Republicans are slated to elect a leadership team, including re-nominating Mike Johnson for speaker, and meet with President-elect Donnld Trump.

Trump floats seeking third term in joke to House Republicans

President-elect Trump floated the prospect of seeking a third term in an apparent joke to House Republicans on Wednesday as they met ahead of internal leadership elections. “I suspect I won’t be ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Small and 'chaotic' House Republican majority poses challenges for the new Trump era

Republicans win the House as well as the Senate, giving Donald Trump a clear path to pass legislation. But the small majority has struggled with unity and chaos.

Elon Musk attends Trump's first postelection meeting with House Republicans in D.C.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was one of the top backers of President-elect Donald Trump's winning campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Trump secures control of Congress as Republicans win House majority

Party’s hold on both chambers gives US president-elect latitude to pursue radical legislative agenda

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Republicans Win Control of House, Cementing a G.O.P. Trifecta Under Trump

The party protected vulnerable incumbents and picked off Democrats in competitive districts, handing the president-elect a unified Congress to enact his agenda.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Last two House Republicans who supported Trump impeachment to return

Ten House Republicans voted to impeach President-elect Donald Trump after the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Just a few years later, only two are left in Congress. CBS News political reporter Hunter ...

House Republicans applaud Trump's picking Kennedy to lead HHS -- with a few concerns

House Republicans had mixed reactions to Trump's announcement that he would nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be HHS secretary.

House Republicans are playing the Trump card in committee chair races

GOP lawmakers are touting their loyalty to the president-elect as they prepare pitches for colleagues who will pick leaders.

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

Trump nominates former House Republican for US ambassador to Canada

President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that he was announcing former Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) to be the U.S. ambassador to Canada. “I am very pleased to announce that former Ambassador, and ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

‘Capitalism incarnate’: inside the secret world of McKinsey, the firm hooked on fossil fuels

Interviews and analysis of court documents show how the world’s most prestigious consulting firm quietly helps fuel the climate crisis. Two giant, mirrored walls are set to rise out of the sands of ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

China removes memorials and censors online outrage after deadly car attack

Chinese authorities scrambled on Wednesday to respond to public outrage over the Zhuhai car ramming that killed 35 people.

Harris takes unexpected poll lead over Trump in Republican-leaning Iowa

Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa survey suggests surging support among female voters for Democratic candidate

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Senate Republicans to elect new leader as Trump looms over contest

Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.

Republicans projected to maintain control of House

CBS News projected Wednesday that Republicans will keep their majority in the House, which along with control of the Senate, will make it easier for President-elect Donald Trump to fill his Cabinet ...

Trump reportedly tells Putin to not escalate war in Ukraine; Rick Scott emerges as front-runner for Senate leader role – live

Trump told Russian president to not escalate war with Ukraine, Washington Post reports; multiple conservatives endorse the Florida senator as the next leader. Sweep of swing states rubs salt in ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

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