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GOP holds onto House majority — clinching the trifecta

The majority will be slim, but it caps off two other major wins for Republicans, delivering a huge amount of power to the party in 2025.

Politics - Politico - November 13

GOP Wins House Majority, Poll Projects

Republicans will hold a majority of seats in Congress, according to Edison Research, giving the party legislative control to pursue Trump’s policies of tax cuts and deregulation.

Business - Inc. - November 14

Trump vs. Media Moves Back to the White House

The president-elect has threatened broadcast licenses and filed lawsuits against some networks. Executives are bracing for possible deal drama.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

House Republicans probe allegations of FEMA discrimination in Florida

House Republicans are probing allegations of discrimination by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Florida following the termination of an agency employee who advised a survivor ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

House Democrat: RFK Jr. nomination ‘f‑‑‑ing insane'

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) said that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to the secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) position was “f‑‑‑ing insane.” “He’s a vaccine denier and a tin foil ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

House Ethics Committee cancels meeting on Gaetz investigation

The House Ethics Committee has abruptly canceled a meeting where a vote was expected on whether to release the report on sex trafficking allegations against President-elect Donald Trump's attorney ...

House and Senate Clash Over Ethics Report on Gaetz

Also, nuclear power went from pariah to rising star. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Trump taps Karoline Leavitt for White House press secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced that he is selecting Karoline Leavitt, his campaign's national press secretary, to serve as White House press secretary.

Politics - NBC News - November 16

Peltola ousted by GOP opponent in Alaska House race

Republican Nick Begich has ousted incumbent Democrat Rep. Mary Peltola to win Alaska’s lone House seat, Decision Desk HQ projects. That marks 220 seats for Republicans, surpassing the 218 needed to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Celtics to celebrate title at White House on Thu.

The Celtics will be making their trip to the White House to celebrate winning their record-setting 18th NBA championship with President Joe Biden on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - November 17

The Fight to Save a Decrepit Pink House by the Sea

The 99-year-old house on Boston’s North Shore is battered and uninhabited. And yet, it is beloved by artists and locals — so much that they helped pause its demolition.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

House GOP seeks to turn the page on chaos

House Republicans are doing everything they can to project unity in anticipation of the party taking total control of government under President-elect Trump. But the House GOP, which has been ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

What will happen to the Gaetz House Ethics report?

A draft of the House Ethics report on former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz could be leaked if it's not released to the public. Mia McCarthy, a politics reporter at POLITICO, joins CBS News with more on ...

House Ethics Committee may meet on Gaetz report

There are reports of a potential gathering of the House Ethics Committee to discuss the investigation into former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more on the probe and its ...

House passes major veterans care act

The House on Monday passed a massive bill that will fund a range of veterans care services and increase opportunities for retired service members in the workforce and education. The Senator ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

White House condemns 'sickening' Nazi march

In a statement to ABC News, the White House condemned an incident Saturday in which a group of masked individuals with Nazi flags marched through Columbus, Ohio.

Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader with GOP set to retain control

As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.

House Republicans Target McBride With Capitol Bathroom Bill

G.O.P. lawmakers whose leaders have pressed to roll back transgender rights around the country moved to bar Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, from women’s rooms on Capitol Hill.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 19

London drives surge in UK rental costs

Rents soar in October on back of high demand and pre-Budget landlord sales

World - Financial Times - November 20

At least 2 killed in Ohio house explosion

Police in Ohio are investigating a massive explosion at a home southeast of Cincinnati that was caught on doorbell cameras Tuesday. A man and a woman were found dead while another was hospitalized.

House Ethics Committee meets on Gaetz report

The House Ethics Committee is meeting on whether to release a report on its investigation on former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. It is not clear how the 10-member committee will act. CBS News' Nikole ...

In This House, We’re Angry When Government Fails

The Democratic Party needs to rethink what it means to be the party of institutions.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Pigeon-infested house up for auction at £12k

The property's condition is so poor the auctioneer said it could not offer viewings.

White House mostly mum after Trump victory

The White House has taken its show largely behind closed doors after Vice President Harris’s stinging defeat to Donald Trump. Harris has all but disappeared from the public eye, jetting off to ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

'Record-breaking' emergency housing demand over weekend

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive says it faced "unprecedented levels” of people seeking emergency temporary accommodation.

Biden participates in his final White House turkey pardon

President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom that hail from Minnesota, where they will return.

Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys at the White House

As part of an annual tradition, President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom, at the White House ahead of Thanksgiving. Biden also struck a serious tone telling Americans to, “use this ...

Cease-fire close in Lebanon, White House says

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US says ceasefire is imminent in Lebanon Israeli officials have ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

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