Category: Congress News
Analysis, News from The Election Post
Matt Gaetz Announces Departure from Congress After Withdrawing Attorney General Bid
"I'm gonna be fighting for President Trump,” said Matt Gaetz, shown on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. “I'm gonna be doing whatever he asks of me, as I al [...]
Florida to Hold Special Election for Matt Gaetz’s House Seat in April 2025
Matt Gaetz said he did not plan to return to Congress after he dropped out of the running for attorney general. | Angelina Katsanis/POLITICO
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House Ethics Drama Intensifies Over Matt Gaetz Report
Rep. Susan Wild of Pennsylvania, the panel’s top Democrat, accused Chair Michael Guest (R-Miss.), pictured, of having “betrayed the process” by sugge [...]
House Ethics Committee’s Independence in Gaetz Investigation Report Release
House Ethics Chair Michael Guest emphasized that the decision on releasing the investigation report on Rep. Matt Gaetz will be made by the committee [...]
Health Care Groups Mobilize Against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Nomination as HHS Secretary
Democratic-aligned health care advocacy groups are mobilizing against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, l [...]
U.S. Senate to consider measures blocking some weapons sales to Israel
A person uses a mobile phone with the U.S. Capitol building in the background, on the day Republican U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD) was elected t [...]
New York Governor Revives Controversial Manhattan Toll Plan
Governor Kathy Hochul has revived her controversial toll plan for Manhattan, which will charge drivers entering below 60th Street during peak hours. [...]
Wisconsin GOP Senate Candidate Eric Hovde Challenges Election Results Against Tammy Baldwin
Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate Eric Hovde is questioning the results of his election loss to Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin, citing doubts o [...]
Speaker Mike Johnson Opposes GOP Punitive Rules Ahead of Leadership Vote
On the eve of the House GOP leadership vote, Speaker Mike Johnson expressed opposition to proposed punitive rules changes within the Republican Party [...]
Dave Min Wins California’s 47th District, Keeping House Seat Blue for Democrats
Dave Min, a Democratic state senator from Irvine, has won California's competitive 47th Congressional District, keeping the seat blue after Katie Por [...]
