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Florida Rep. Darren Soto, the most vulnerable House Democrat seeking reelection, narrowly won a sixth term in a district that state Republicans redrew in their favor. ow.ly/V2sz5105Cwb
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President Trump’s Republican nominee to the FCC is opposed by Democrats who fear full GOP control of the commission under Chairman Brendan Carr. ow.ly/Jejc5105Cs2
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Leaders of an effort to overhaul how the House deals with sexual misconduct hope their proposal will see action before the end of this Congress, but they’re split on the odds. ow.ly/OMlU5105BNl
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune was reelected as Republican leader and will steer the conference through their time in the minority. ow.ly/uRIK5105BCV
Rep. Ken Calvert defeated Rep. Young Kim in a redrawn Southern California district that pitted the two Republicans against one another. ow.ly/BtWA5105A4c
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Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan picked as new minority leader for House GOP ow.ly/zf3J5105zvB
ICYMI Today — Learn why API was on Capitol Hill hosting the BAAJA Taco Truck Experience to highlight how permitting reform can help lower costs for American consumers.
Consumers shouldn’t have to pay the price for delays in critical infrastructure and energy projects. Modernizing the permitting process would provide more certainty for projects, reduce costly delays and strengthen American competitiveness.
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA) would advance permitting reform and help critical energy and infrastructure projects get built.
Learn More: permittingreformnow.org
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Republicans may question the utility of redrawing more state maps in the 2028 cycle. But the new lines approved over the past year could still prove more favorable for Republicans in future elections.
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LaKesha Womack faced towering odds as an underfunded Democrat making her first run for public office in a North Carolina district that Donald Trump carried by 15 points two years ago.
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Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., took to the House floor Monday to unveil a resolution that would impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and a vote on the issue could occur by Wednesday.
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The redistricting fights that underscored this year’s battle for the House could continue into the 2028 election cycle, although lessons from last Tuesday will likely shape those efforts.
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What happens when more than 100 members-elect descend on Capitol Hill a week after Election Day?
As Rep.-elect Dan Koh, D-Mass., put it, “It really is like high school — but it’s fun high school.”
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Tomorrow, Nov 10th — Join API on the Hill and learn how the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA) would advance permitting reform, help reduce costs, and help keep critical infrastructure and energy projects moving. From pipelines and power plants to transmission lines, roads and bridges, these projects can strengthen American competitiveness and help deliver affordable, reliable energy to consumers.
Join API for free tacos and learn more about BAAJA. Our BAAJA Taco Truck will be across from the Capitol South Metro Station on 300 1st St SE on Nov. 10 from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Learn More: permittingreformnow.org
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OPINION — Once again, the next Congress is going to be filled with losers. That is, many incoming members who lost races before getting elected.
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Calls are growing among Senate Republicans to delay their Tuesday leadership elections after last week’s midterm defeats saw them lose at least seven seats and the majority.
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This week's lame-duck session kicks off with the House is expected to consider a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth while the Senate seeks to advance a bipartisan deal on permitting reform.
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As Democrats continue their victory lap after their big wins on election night, outside groups and incoming freshmen are already turning up the pressure — and laying out competing visions of what the next two years should look like.
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President Donald Trump on Friday announced that Stephen Miller, the architect of the hard-line immigration and deportation program voters rejected this week, will become White House chief of staff.
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