House Republican Introduces

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - November 8

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis

World - Financial Times - November 8

Trump's Rubio pick divides Republicans

Tensions are brewing over President-elect Trump’s move to tap Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to serve as secretary of State, with some of the president-elect’s allies voicing concerns about the pick. ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep

Also in today’s newsletter, France boycotts COP29 and renowned conservative lawyer dies

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Republicans flip Pennsylvania Senate seat

Republican David McCormick is projected to defeat Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) in one of the nation's preeminent battlegrounds, according to Decision Desk HQ, adding to the party's margins after it took ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Damon Wayans on "Poppa's House"

Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House" – the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his ...

These House seats are still undecided

CBS News characterizes control of the House as lean Republican, with a handful of seats still undecided.

Republican senator pushes back against KOSA 'lies'

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) pushed back against tech companies' criticism of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), responding in a memo Monday to what she described as "lies" about the privacy ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Harris Wants Moderate Republicans to Back Her. Are They Out There?

It’s an unusual effort that reflects just how close the race is.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Republicans step up their abortion defensive strategy

Presented by Alliance for Aging Research — With two weeks until the election, Republicans are kicking their defensive messaging on abortion into high gear, aiming to blunt Democrats’ attempts to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

When Democrats and Republicans Marry, Debates Ensue

For some politically opposed couples, the election can’t end soon enough.

Health - The New York Times - October 23

A Wisconsin Mayor, a Former Republican, Endorses Harris

Shawn Reilly, the mayor of Waukesha, Wis., said he had never thrown his support behind a Democrat before.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Why Some Republicans Are Praising An Agency They Hate

Not long ago, the CFPB's survival was a question mark. Its latest rule looks built to last.

Politics - Politico - October 24

Fischer's Senate fight in Nebraska leaves Republicans frustrated

Republicans are upset that the race to protect Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) in deep red Nebraska has gotten competitive, forcing the party to spend precious resources that could be used elsewhere in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

As Harris Courts Republicans, the Left Grows Wary and Alienated

The vice president’s tack to the right, support for Israel in the Gaza war and incremental policy proposals have alienated progressives and raised worries about waning liberal energy.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Waukesha's mayor, a longtime Republican, endorses Harris

The mayor of Waukesha, Wis., a longtime Republican in a critical battleground state, endorsed Vice President Harris in November's presidential race, warning that former President Trump "poses a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

How Donald Trump Jr. Conquered the Republican Party

Of all the figures who surround Donald Trump, his eldest son may offer the best window into the future of the MAGA movement.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

The Republican crackup: A clash between liberty and democracy

The real reason that we in the Republican base don’t care about Trump’s norm-breaking is because we don’t care about those norms.

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Republicans slam Sheehy critics for past comments

Republicans are pushing back on critics of Montana Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy by pointing out their histories of supporting Democrats and making partisan statements. Dave Madden, the ...