Two swing-district Republican House freshmen scored coveted spots on the House Appropriations Committee in a rare feat for newly elected members.Reps. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, and Ashley Hinson, … [Read more...] about Two GOP House freshmen beat the odds, land coveted committee spots
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Rep.-elect Young Kim brings empathetic approach to immigration: I have ‘gone through the process’
Rep.-elect Young Kim, who flipped a blue California House seat for the GOP, brings to Washington a keen understanding of the U.S. immigration system from her work as a longtime congressional staffer … [Read more...] about Rep.-elect Young Kim brings empathetic approach to immigration: I have ‘gone through the process’
These incoming freshman lawmakers to join Mo Brooks in challenging election on Jan. 6
A growing number of incoming House GOP freshmen will back Rep. Mo Brooks' effort to object to the certification of the presidential election results on Jan. 6.Newly elected Reps. Barry Moore of … [Read more...] about These incoming freshman lawmakers to join Mo Brooks in challenging election on Jan. 6
Rep.-elect Victoria Spartz, raised in Soviet country, says it’s ‘crazy’ for Americans to want socialism here
Rep.-elect Victoria Spartz grew up in Soviet-controlled Ukraine and saw the "misery" that occurs when socialism fails. So the incoming GOP representative is alarmed by how the left, especially young … [Read more...] about Rep.-elect Victoria Spartz, raised in Soviet country, says it’s ‘crazy’ for Americans to want socialism here
NY House race flips multiple times amid ballot fight, with result not expected before swearing-in date
Election officials may not determine the results of an ultra-tight New York congressional race before the Jan. 3 swear-in date amid an ongoing court battle over contested ballots, according to local … [Read more...] about NY House race flips multiple times amid ballot fight, with result not expected before swearing-in date
Iowa Democrat who lost by 6 votes asks House to investigate race, consider flipping result
Iowa Democratic congressional candidate Rita Hart says she is calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to get involved after her state certified the results of her race with Republican … [Read more...] about Iowa Democrat who lost by 6 votes asks House to investigate race, consider flipping result
Trump meets with members of Congress plotting Electoral College objections on Jan. 6
President Trump Monday huddled with members of Congress to discuss plans to object to President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College win and to force a debate on allegations of voter fraud.Rep.-elect … [Read more...] about Trump meets with members of Congress plotting Electoral College objections on Jan. 6
Rep.-elect Cori Bush, BLM activist, lands seat on powerful House Judiciary Committee
Rep.-elect Cori Bush, the first Black Lives Matter activist to serve in Congress, has landed a high-profile job on the powerful House Judiciary Committee.Speaker Nancy Pelosi made it … [Read more...] about Rep.-elect Cori Bush, BLM activist, lands seat on powerful House Judiciary Committee
Rep.-elect Yvette Herrell relates to Trump’s voter fraud claims: ‘I know exactly what he’s going through’
Rep.-elect Yvette Herrell understands the joy of leading on election night and then the sinking feeling of having that advantage slowly erased as mail-in ballots are counted.The Republican attributes … [Read more...] about Rep.-elect Yvette Herrell relates to Trump’s voter fraud claims: ‘I know exactly what he’s going through’
Rep.-elect Scott Franklin, combat veteran, says too many Americans take freedom for granted
Rep.-elect Scott Franklin, a former naval aviator, appreciates when others thank him for his military service because it's a sign that America has reached a point where veterans are respected.But the … [Read more...] about Rep.-elect Scott Franklin, combat veteran, says too many Americans take freedom for granted