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Johnson, Battling Proxy Voting for Parents, Exposes Weak Hold on House Republicans
The Republican speaker, who has mostly wielded power by relying on the threat of retribution from President Trump, has chosen an institutional fight it’s not clear he can win.The New York Times - 2d -
Appeals Court Orders Thousands of Voters to Verify Information in Contested N.C. Election
The ruling was a win for the Republican who narrowly lost a State Supreme Court race in November. The case has tested the boundaries of post-election litigation.The New York Times - 2h -
Wall Street Journal: Election results reflect 'MAGA backlash'
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is calling Tuesday night's election results in Wisconsin in Florida a wake-up call for President Trump and Republicans. "Democrats solidified their ...The Hill - 2d -
Hakeem Jeffries threatens lawsuit over delayed Texas special election
One month after Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner's death, Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott has yet to call a special election to fill his seat.NBC News - 2d -
Democrats have a new boogeyman in Elon Musk: Takeaways from Tuesday's elections
Republicans also got key reinforcements for their slim House majority at an important moment. And Democrats made gains compared to 2024 in each key race.NBC News - 2d -
Musk and early voting take center stage in Wisconsin and Florida elections
A steady stream of money, advertisements and activity from national political figures has flowed into Wisconsin and Florida ahead of elections Tuesday.NBC News - 4d -
Crucial Week for Trump: New Tariffs and Elections Will Test His Momentum
Down-ballot races in Florida and Wisconsin are seen as a referendum on the White House, while the president’s to-be-announced reciprocal tariff plan is increasingly worrying investors and consumers.The New York Times - 3d -
Democrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections
Energized against the new Trump era, and against Elon Musk, Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races.The New York Times - 2d -
House Republicans torpedo Johnson effort to block proxy voting for new parents
A group of House Republicans rebelled against GOP leaders on Tuesday over their effort to block a vote on allowing proxy voting for new parents — thwarting other party priorities in the process and ...The Hill - 3d -
House Republicans bash Senate's Trump agenda blueprint: 'This is offensive'
The Senate GOP budget plan designed to usher President Trump’s sweeping domestic priorities into law is getting an ice-cold reception from Republicans in the House, where conservatives are balking ...The Hill - 13h -
Democrats Have Problems. Turning Out for Special Elections Isn’t One of Them.
They have come out in strong numbers in smaller races so far this year, and in the early voting for today’s elections.The New York Times - 3d -
Two major elections and Karen Read murder case retrial: Morning Rundown
Today’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida will serve as a referendum on Donald Trump and Elon Musk.NBC News - 3d -
Jacksonville law enforcement honors Special Olympic athletes with 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run
For athletes across the state of Florida and in Duval County, the chance to participate in the Florida Special Olympics means everything.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Republicans aren't panicking about Trump or Elon Musk after Tuesday’s elections
Republicans say they’re not panicking as they gear up for major races this year and a fierce battle for control of Congress next year, despite getting shellacked in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race ...NBC News - 2d -
Treasury secretary to meet with House Republicans as Trump eyes new tariffs
It's the latest meeting House GOP conference chair Lisa McClain has set up with members of Trump's Cabinet in an effort to keep lawmakers in the loop on White House plans.NBC News - 3d -
These 9 House Republicans rebelled against GOP leadership over parental proxy voting
Nine House Republicans defied GOP leadership on Tuesday and opposed an effort to block a bill instituting proxy voting for new parents from coming to the floor, halting key legislative action in ...The Hill - 3d -
Meet the 23-Year-Old Student Who Raised $25 Million in Democratic Losses
A law student in Florida has a lucrative side gig: fund-raising consultant. His firm earns a 25 percent cut of “profit” from donations, and critics have begun to pile up after two special elections.The New York Times - 8h -
Republicans and Democrats team up to defy House leadership on voting for new parents
The House voted to reject a rule that would have blocked Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's bipartisan discharge petition to allow proxy voting for new lawmaker parents.ABC News - 3d -
Grijalva's daughter running for his Arizona seat
The daughter of the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is running for his House seat in the special election set to replace him this fall. Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat and a member of the Pima ...The Hill - 4d -
High school girls lacrosse: Park City shines at both ends in big win over Brighton
High school girls lacrosse: Park City shines at both ends in big win over Brighton as Megan Magee scores seven goals.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The youngest House Republican's role model isn't Trump or Reagan. It's Jim Jordan.
Rep. Brandon Gill and his role model, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, are split in their response to President Donald Trump's commands to impeach judges with whom he disagrees.Politico - 4d -
White House yanks Stefanik’s UN nomination
Worries about Republicans’ narrow 218-213 majority in the House stalled her nomination.Politico - Mar. 27 -
House Republican: Crockett should be censured for Abbott remark
Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) suggested his colleague Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) should be censured for referring to Texas' governor as “Governor Hot Wheels” during a speech at the Human ...The Hill - 3d -
North Carolina judges back Republican colleague in bid to toss votes and overturn election
Appeals court sides with Jefferson Griffin, who lost supreme court election and wants thousands of ballots thrown out. More than 65,000 people in North Carolina who believed they were eligible to ...The Guardian - 4h -
Senate Democrats call for special counsel to investigate Signal leak
More than 30 Senate Democrats have called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to appoint a special counsel to investigate the Houthi Signal chat scandal, as the White House insists the case is closed on ...The Hill - 3d -
Wisconsin recipient of $1m from Musk was active in Republican campaigning
Nicholas Jacobs was immersed in party activities, even working to elect the Musk-favored candidate who lost. Archived social media posts from a student Republican operative, Nicholas Jacobs, who ...The Guardian - 11h -
Sean Duffy’s daughter lays into Luna proxy voting push: 'Feel free to resign'
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s daughter, Evita Duffy-Alfonso, laid into the effort for proxy voting led by Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna after the House tanked a procedural rule ...The Hill - 2d -
Inside the first special elections since Trump's return to office
Elon Musk is going all in on a race to pick a new supreme court judge in Wisconsin, even offering two $1 million prizes to voters willing to sign a petition against “activist judges.” Meanwhile, ...NBC News - 3d -
‘Both of my former clubs will win silverware this season’ says legendary London trophy winner
Managers Enzo Maresca and Ange Postecoglou are both under pressure at Chelsea and Tottenham respectively going into the latest battle of the Bridge between the sworn London enemies this week.There ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The Crucial Factor for Democrats to Win Elections
Asking what voters think of a president’s performance is important, but so is gauging how they feel.The New York Times - 1d -
Elon Musk offers giveaway in Wisconsin Supreme Court election
Elon Musk will be in Wisconsin to hold a rally for Republican candidate Brad Schimel in a state Supreme Court election that could have a big impact on the next presidential race in the battleground ...NBC News - 5d -
Donalds unveils legislation to move NASA headquarters to Florida's Space Coast
Florida gubernatorial candidate and Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) is set to introduce legislation in the House proposing that NASA headquarters be moved from Washington, D.C. to Florida. The ...The Hill - 2d -
House cancels rest of votes for week after GOP floor rebellion
House Republican leaders on Tuesday canceled votes for the rest of the week after a band of GOP lawmakers staged a rebellion on the floor, bringing legislative action to a screeching halt. House ...The Hill - 3d -
Nuno salutes 'special' Elanga after stunning strike fires Forest
Nuno Espirito Santo hailed Anthony Elanga after the "special" Nottingham Forest winger's wonder-goal sealed a 1-0 win against Manchester United on Tuesday.He does it by himself and we are ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Wisconsin and Florida voters head to polls in test of Trump’s popularity
Conservatives bid to overturn liberal majority on Wisconsin supreme court while Florida votes to replace Mike Waltz . US voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in ...The Guardian - 3d -
House effort to allow remote votes for new parents survives in a blow to Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson called the outcome "disappointing," adding that a "handful of Republicans joined with all the Democrats to take down a rule — that's rarely done."CBS News - 3d