Nov 05 New York Democrat John Mannion wins House race in first flip of the night By News Desk Democrat John Mannion is elected in New York’s 22nd Congressional district, beating incumbent Republican Brandon Williams. It’s the first House of Representatives race of the night to flip a seat, giving Democrats a win in their quest to take back… Continue reading
Nov 05 Pelosi predicts Democrats will take control of House By Joshua Barajas The battle for control of the House of Representatives is very close. At the moment, Republicans have a slim majority in the House. Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told the PBS News Hour moments before the… Continue reading
Nov 05 A handful of seats will determine control of Congress By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Control of Congress is at stake Tuesday, with ever-tight races for the House and Senate that will determine which party holds the majority and the power to boost or block a president’s agenda, or if the White House confronts a… Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 7:12 Democrats concentrate on New York congressional races that could decide House majority By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Toss-up races in two of the country’s bluest states could swing control of the House of Representatives. Lisa Desjardins explores the unusual dynamics playing out in New York. Continue watching
Sep 18 Speaker Johnson determined to hold spending bill vote despite Democrats opposition due to proof of citizenship mandate By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House is scheduled to vote on Speaker Mike Johnson's budget proposal. His plan links the funding of the federal government for the new budget year with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote. Continue reading
Sep 17 Bipartisan group of lawmakers convinced AI legislation to break through Congressional deadlock By Dan Merica, Associated Press The legislation is being introduced Tuesday as Congress has failed to regulate the fast-evolving technology and experts warn it threatens to overwhelm voters with misinformation. Continue reading
Sep 17 Speaker Johnson sets House vote on temporary spending bill to prevent partial government shutdown By Kevin Freking, Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson will move ahead with a temporary spending bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1. Continue reading
Aug 13 Progressive ‘Squad’ member Rep. Ilhan Omar faces repeat primary challenge in Minnesota By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is trying to avoid the fate of two of her closest allies when Minnesota holds its primary elections. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 4:44 NRCC chair says ‘the environment is in our favor’ for GOP to expand House majority By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Saher Khan In addition to the presidential race, 435 elections across the country will determine control of the House of Representatives. Republicans are hoping to expand their narrow majority. The lawmaker in charge of that effort is North Carolina Rep. Richard Hudson,… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 6:45 Inside the Democratic campaign strategy to reclaim control of the House By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Kyle Midura The dramatic changes in the presidential race could have implications for the other major battles for control of the House and Senate. Both chambers are up for grabs with Democrats particularly hopeful about flipping the House of Representatives. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching