NC Republicans Lose Veto-Proof Majority in House
Following recounts and challenges, North Carolina election officials certified three Democratic legislative wins, giving Republicans 71 of 120 House seats—one short of a veto-proof majority—while maintaining a 30-20 Senate majority.
NC Republicans Lose Veto-Proof Majority in House
Following recounts and challenges, North Carolina election officials certified three Democratic legislative wins, giving Republicans 71 of 120 House seats—one short of a veto-proof majority—while maintaining a 30-20 Senate majority.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Sweeping Legislative Plan Faces GOP Divisions
President-elect Trump plans a large bill including border security, extended tax cuts, and eliminating taxes on tips, to be passed using budget reconciliation, facing challenges from a narrow Republican majority and internal party disagreements.
Trump's Sweeping Legislative Plan Faces GOP Divisions
President-elect Trump plans a large bill including border security, extended tax cuts, and eliminating taxes on tips, to be passed using budget reconciliation, facing challenges from a narrow Republican majority and internal party disagreements.
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48% Bias Score
Republican Senator Supports Extending ACA Subsidies Despite Past Opposition
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski supports extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, despite past party opposition, highlighting their impact on over 20 million Americans' healthcare access; however, the incoming Trump administration's plans remain unclear.
Republican Senator Supports Extending ACA Subsidies Despite Past Opposition
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski supports extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, despite past party opposition, highlighting their impact on over 20 million Americans' healthcare access; however, the incoming Trump administration's plans remain unclear.
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40% Bias Score
Husted Frontrunner to Replace Vance in US Senate
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is expected to appoint Lt. Governor Jon Husted to replace Senator-elect JD Vance, though Husted's acceptance isn't guaranteed due to his gubernatorial aspirations; the decision could significantly impact upcoming Ohio elections.
Husted Frontrunner to Replace Vance in US Senate
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is expected to appoint Lt. Governor Jon Husted to replace Senator-elect JD Vance, though Husted's acceptance isn't guaranteed due to his gubernatorial aspirations; the decision could significantly impact upcoming Ohio elections.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Intervention Secures Johnson's House Speakership in Close Vote
President-elect Trump intervened in a close House Speaker vote on Friday, securing Mike Johnson's victory after he initially appeared to fall short by two votes; this underscores the challenges Trump will face in uniting Republicans to pass his legislative agenda.
Trump's Intervention Secures Johnson's House Speakership in Close Vote
President-elect Trump intervened in a close House Speaker vote on Friday, securing Mike Johnson's victory after he initially appeared to fall short by two votes; this underscores the challenges Trump will face in uniting Republicans to pass his legislative agenda.
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48% Bias Score
Johnson Elected Speaker in Close House Vote
Republican Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House, winning 218 votes to Democrat Hakeem Jeffries' 215 in a closely contested election marked by internal Republican divisions and a prior deal with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown, dropping a key demand by Trump; this is the narrowest...
Johnson Elected Speaker in Close House Vote
Republican Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House, winning 218 votes to Democrat Hakeem Jeffries' 215 in a closely contested election marked by internal Republican divisions and a prior deal with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown, dropping a key demand by Trump; this is the narrowest...
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44% Bias Score
Virginia Special Elections to Decide Statehouse Control
Three special elections in Virginia on Tuesday will determine which party controls the Statehouse in Governor Youngkin's final year; Democrats hold narrow majorities in both the Senate (20-18) and House of Delegates (50-49), with key races focusing on abortion rights and parents' rights.
Virginia Special Elections to Decide Statehouse Control
Three special elections in Virginia on Tuesday will determine which party controls the Statehouse in Governor Youngkin's final year; Democrats hold narrow majorities in both the Senate (20-18) and House of Delegates (50-49), with key races focusing on abortion rights and parents' rights.
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32% Bias Score
Moreno's Border Security Bill Targets Immediate Action
Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced legislation to immediately secure the southern border, including funding for wall completion, technology upgrades, and scaled-up deportations, aiming to overcome the Senate filibuster with bipartisan support.
Moreno's Border Security Bill Targets Immediate Action
Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced legislation to immediately secure the southern border, including funding for wall completion, technology upgrades, and scaled-up deportations, aiming to overcome the Senate filibuster with bipartisan support.
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64% Bias Score
Trump Backs Single, Comprehensive Legislative Package
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced President-elect Trump's support for a single, comprehensive legislative package including border, energy, and tax policies, marking a strategic shift from Senate Republicans who favored separate bills due to the narrow House majority and time constraints.
Trump Backs Single, Comprehensive Legislative Package
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced President-elect Trump's support for a single, comprehensive legislative package including border, energy, and tax policies, marking a strategic shift from Senate Republicans who favored separate bills due to the narrow House majority and time constraints.
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44% Bias Score
House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson Speaker Amid Deep Party Divisions
Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House after a contentious internal Republican struggle, highlighting deep party divisions and the significant influence of President-elect Trump. The 218-vote victory signals a fragile truce in a larger political battle over the party's identity.
House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson Speaker Amid Deep Party Divisions
Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House after a contentious internal Republican struggle, highlighting deep party divisions and the significant influence of President-elect Trump. The 218-vote victory signals a fragile truce in a larger political battle over the party's identity.
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40% Bias Score
Johnson Re-elected House Speaker in Tight Vote
Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives with 218 votes on January 3rd, 2025, after overcoming initial opposition from some Republicans regarding his role in bipartisan budget negotiations; the narrow victory highlights the Republicans' tenuous control of the House.
Johnson Re-elected House Speaker in Tight Vote
Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives with 218 votes on January 3rd, 2025, after overcoming initial opposition from some Republicans regarding his role in bipartisan budget negotiations; the narrow victory highlights the Republicans' tenuous control of the House.
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44% Bias Score
Johnson Elected Speaker of the House in Narrow Victory
Republican Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House by a 218-215 vote margin over Democrat Hakeem Jeffries, the narrowest victory in nearly a century, after multiple rounds of voting due to internal Republican dissent following a deal Johnson made with Democrats.
Johnson Elected Speaker of the House in Narrow Victory
Republican Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House by a 218-215 vote margin over Democrat Hakeem Jeffries, the narrowest victory in nearly a century, after multiple rounds of voting due to internal Republican dissent following a deal Johnson made with Democrats.
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36% Bias Score