After a razor-thin primary, Rep. Al Green will face Rep. Christian Menefee in a runoff. Green blasted his younger rival’s missed votes and dared him to debate right away.
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California Rep. Darrell Issa to retire, endorses Jim Desmond to succeed him
The California Republican says he will not seek reelection and is backing San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to succeed him.
Texas Republican’s Affair With Staffer Derails Re-Election Campaign
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Thursday that he will end his re-election campaign just one day after admitting to having an affair with Read More
‘It was time’: Despite rare criticism, some Hill Republicans welcome Kristi Noem’s ouster
Trump’s decision to replace DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was met with bipartisan support amid Republicans calling for fresh leadership at the agency.
Dem Senate hopeful holds event at bookstore selling ‘ABOLISH ICE’ merch despite pledge to ‘secure the border’
Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Zach Wahls told voters he believes in “old Democratic values” and wants to ‘secure the border,’ but campaigned Saturday at a bookstore selling “ABOLISH ICE” merch.
Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he will not seek re-election amid House Ethics investigation into affair
Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, announced Thursday evening he will not seek re-election amid a House Ethics investigation into an affair he admitted to having with a former staffer.Gonzales, a married father of 6, admitted to the affair for the first time on Wednesday – a day after advancing to the GOP primary runoff for his congressional district.”At 18, I swore an oath to defend our nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic. During my 20 years in the military and three terms in Congress, I have fought for that cause with absolute dedication to the country that I love,” Gonzales said in a statement.”From overcoming the border crisis to taking a stand with my communities after the worst school shooting in Texas’ history, my philosophy has never changed: do as much as you can, and always fight for the greater good,” he continued.MIKE JOHNSON ASKS EMBATTLED HOUSE REPUBLICAN TONY GONZALES TO DROP RE-ELECTION BID”After deep reflection and with the support of my loving family, I have decided not to seek re-election while serving out the rest of this Congress with the same commitment I’ve always had to my district,” he added. “Through the rest of my term, I will continue fighting for my constituents, for whom I am eternally grateful.Gonzales confessed to the affair during an appearance on a conservative talk radio show one day after advancing to a runoff election in his congressional district’s GOP primary.The House Ethics Committee also launched an investigation into Gonzales on Wednesday to determine if he engaged in sexual misconduct with a female member of his staff and whether he doled out special favors or privileges as a result.
Who is Markwayne Mullin? Ex-MMA fighter tapped as new DHS chief
Meet the GOP senator from Oklahoma whom Trump has tapped to replace Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security.
Spanberger Endorses Virginia Redistricting Ballot Measure After Years Denouncing Gerrymandering
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is facing criticism from Republicans after endorsing a redistricting amendment that contradicts earlier statements in which she said she had no Read More
‘Under siege’: Inside the growing radical Islam threat critics say is hiding in plain sight in deep red Texas
Austin shooting puts spotlight on alleged Iranian sleeper cells in Texas as local officials warn that radical Islam is on the rise in the deep red state.
Obama endorses Virginia redistricting constitutional amendment that could help Dems gain 4 seats
Former President Barack Obama backed a Virginia redistricting plan that could add four Democratic House seats as redistricting battles intensify.