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House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majoritySpeaker Mike Johnson says he believes Republicans will hold on to their House majority on Election Day and defy a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm campaign. The Louisiana Republican spoke with The Associated Press during a campaign swing through Maine. Johnson said he's seeing big crowds that remind him of 2024, when…
The Latest: Trump visits Nebraska in pre-midterms blitz to reassure GOP voters about the economyPresident Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts, who faces an independent candidate backed by national Democrats. Trump’s visit is part of a 32-day rally blitz ahead of the midterm elections. Voters are frustrated with Trump’s handling of the economy, including high fuel and grocery costs. Nebraska ranchers are…
Trump heads to Nebraska on Monday, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchersPresident Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska on Monday alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts. Trump is visiting Grand Island, a conservative area, as part of what he says is a 32-day campaign blitz. Ricketts is running for his first full six-year term. He's facing an unexpectedly competitive race with independent candidate Dan Osborn, who is backed by…
In GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed for the party in powerLegislation the GOP called its “Big Beautiful Bill” is rolling out different ways in Speaker Mike Johnson’s home district. Steakhouse servers are getting a tax break on their tips, but there's a long line of hungry people waiting for a hot lunch as food stamps are in jeopardy. In this rough-and-tumble corner of northwest Louisiana, the legislation can be…
The Latest: Trump says EU allowing Canada as associate member could be a ‘hostile act’President Donald Trump suggested that the European Union allowing Canada to become an associate member could be a “hostile act” and threatened to respond to the proposed move by imposing more tariffs on the bloc. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home to campaign for the midterm elections, but not without a scathing rebuke from…
Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachmentSpeaker Mike Johnson is closing up the House early, sending lawmakers home to campaign for the midterm elections. But not without a scathing rebuke Wednesday from Republican Rep. Thomas Massie for all the unfinished business. Massie’s resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran and his bipartisan effort to release more files…
Iowa Republicans in battleground House races vote to halt the Iran warTwo House Republicans in battleground Iowa districts switched their votes on an Iran war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval. One of them, Rep. Zach Nunn, recently campaigned alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Nunn and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks voted with five…
Third time the charm? Democrat Christina Bohannan tries again in pivotal US House race in IowaDemocrat Christina Bohannan is making a third attempt to win a congressional seat in Iowa's 1st District. She lost to Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in 2022 and 2024. Bohannan is focusing on rural areas she previously lost, hoping to capitalize on Trump's declining popularity and economic issues. She's fighting attempts to caricature her as a…