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What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general
Read full article: What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney generalFormer Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism.
Republican Don Bacon wins fifth term to US House representing Nebraska's Omaha-based district
Read full article: Republican Don Bacon wins fifth term to US House representing Nebraska's Omaha-based districtRepublican Don Bacon has been elected to a fifth House term representing Nebraska’s Omaha-based 2nd District, nearly three days after the polls closed.
A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fate
Read full article: A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fateOne year since House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was booted from office after Congress voted to fund the federal government, the new House Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself courting, but so far avoiding, a similar fate.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska's presidential and state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska's presidential and state primariesNebraskans will cast presidential primary ballots Tuesday in a reliably Republican state that could nonetheless be decisive in the race for the White House.
Republicans are facing death threats as the election for speaker gets mired in personal feuds
Read full article: Republicans are facing death threats as the election for speaker gets mired in personal feudsAn onslaught of pressure from the Republican Party base was intended to prod the GOP’s moderate and establishment members to support Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker.
GOP’s Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win gavel
Read full article: GOP’s Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win gavelRepublican Steve Scalise has ended his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win the gavel.
One in 538: Map sparks fight over electoral vote in Nebraska
Read full article: One in 538: Map sparks fight over electoral vote in NebraskaNebraska's Republican-controlled legislature is considering changes to the congressional map that would give them an edge in a competitive congressional seat — and the presidential election.