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GOP Congressman to Resign, Further Narrowing Slim Republican House Majority

Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) announced on Tuesday that he will resign from Congress, further narrowing the slim GOP majority in the House of Representatives.
John Fetterman Is Not the Progressive Politician Everyone Thought He Was

John Fetterman Is Not the Progressive Politician Everyone Thought He Was

During his two years as a senator, Mr. Fetterman has surprised progressives and conservatives alike with his outspoken positions that have challenged party dogma.

McConnell to Step Down as Senate GOP Leader

This move comes as Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), 82, is the only member of GOP congressional leadership to not endorse former President Donald Trump.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein Dies at 90

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who was the oldest member of Congress has died at 90. Ms. Feinstein became a U.S. senator in 1992. She was reelected five times.

US Rep. Lee Criticizes Newsom’s Choice to Replace Dianne Feinstein

U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee is “troubled” by Newsom’s decision to replace outgoing Sen. Feinstein with a caretaker if she resigns before the end of her term.

Musk Picks His Choice of Senate Leader: ‘I Would Support Rand Paul’

Elon Musk extended support to Sen. Rand Paul to lead the Republican Party in the Senate after the current leader, Mitch McConnell, retires this year.

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Won’t Seek Reelection

Independent U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced she will not seek reelection for a second term, preventing a potential three-way race in November.
Ken Buck Speaks Out After Announcing Resignation From Congress

Republican Congressman Announces Resignation Effective Next Week

Republican majority in U.S. House will shrink again, as Rep. Ken Buck announced this afternoon he is resigning from his seat effective next Friday, March 22.