Republican Matt Van Epps sworn into House, giving GOP 220-213 majority. Tennessee special election victory provides breathing room for Republican control.

The president has sent federal agents to Democratic-led cities in several states, prompting lawsuits and stirring anger among local leaders.

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GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina repudiated the rumor that she might retire early from the House of Representatives, noting, "Retiring is a BIG FAT NO from me."

The president who says he’s killing traffickers “pardoned a man who smuggled in enough cocaine to give every American resting Kash Patel face,” Josh Johnson said.

A small group of G.O.P. women has been among the most vocal in raising what their colleagues say is a broader frustration with the speaker.

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Republican Matt Van Epps defeats Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tennessee's 7th district special election, keeping GOP seat in red district Trump won by 22 points.

Tennessee special election for GOP House seat draws national attention as Republican Matt Van Epps faces Democrat Aftyn Behn in closely watched race.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., says he won't prejudge the Sept. 2 Caribbean strike as House and Senate Armed Services committees plan oversight hearings.

Democrat Aftyn Behn seeks upset in Tennessee special election that could threaten fragile GOP House majority ahead of 2026 midterms in deep-red district.