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Why Republicans See a Long Senate Reign Ahead

November 23, 2024

Republicans are feeling confident about keeping their Senate majority for years to come. Senate GOP campaign chief Steve Daines believes their victory in the 2024 election, with 53 seats under their belt, could mean long-term control. Democrats had a tough map in 2024, but things might not get much

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Elon Musk's Threat to Senators: A Democracy Warning?

November 22, 2024

Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly throwing his weight behind a controversial choice. He's threatening to back primary challenges against Republican senators who speak out against former Representative Matt Gaetz for a top job in Donald Trump's administration. An advisor close to Trump spilled the

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Representative Greene's Surprise Defense of Matt Gaetz

November 20, 2024

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican known for her controversial statements, surprised everyone when she defended Matt Gaetz, a controversial figure nominated by Donald Trump for attorney general. Greene spoke out after a report on Gaetz's alleged misconduct was set to be released. She sugge

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Will the GOP Bow to Trump's Extreme Nominees?

November 16, 2024

In the days following his reelection, Donald Trump started unveiling his Cabinet choices. These are the folks who'll run the federal government for the next four years. Among them are some regular Republicans, like Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, and some wildly unqualified extremists, s

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House GOP: Closer to Trump Than Ever

November 16, 2024

The House of Representatives is now more aligned with Donald Trump than ever before. A large chunk of the Republican members, about two-thirds, are new to Congress and have only known Trump as their party leader. This makes Trump's agenda easier to push through the House compared to the Senate, wher

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Gaetz's Nomination: A Senate Showdown?

November 15, 2024

Republican senators are worried. Matt Gaetz, former Florida congressman, is in line to become the next attorney general under President-elect Trump. But with only 53 GOP seats in the Senate, Gaetz faces a tough road to confirmation. Some Republicans, like Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, a

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Senator John Thune: The New Face of GOP in the Senate

November 14, 2024

Senator John Thune from South Dakota has been chosen as the new leader of the Senate Republicans, stepping into the role previously held by Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Thune defeated Senator John Cornyn from Texas and Senator Rick Scott from Florida to secure the position. This change comes

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Republicans Win Big: What’s Next for Congress and the Nation?

November 14, 2024

Republicans have hung onto their seat in the House of Representatives, securing their power grasp on Washington. With wins in California and Arizona, the Republicans now control both houses of Congress. This means big changes could be on the way, ranging from tax cuts to tougher immigration laws. Bu

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California's 47th District: A New Democrat Takes the Reins

November 13, 2024

In the race to fill the vacant seat left by Rep. Katie Porter, state Senator Dave Min is set to become the new representative for California's 47th Congressional District. Min, a Democrat, has secured the win over Republican Scott Baugh, keeping the seat in Democratic hands. The district, located in

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Farmers and Fighters: Cali Congress Elections

November 13, 2024

In California, elections brought mix results. David Valadao, a Republican who's no stranger to tight races, won again in the Central Valley. He beat Democrat Rudy Salas, despite the district leaning Democratic. Valadao, a farmer, focused on water issues and working across party lines. Salas, meanwhi