Dreams, desks and selfies: Newly elected members of Congress learn their way around

Dreams, desks and selfies: Newly elected members of Congress learn their way around

Associated Press
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November 10, 2026
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep.-elect LaKesha Womack, a community organizer who stunned her own Democratic...
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Congressional Progressive Caucus Welcomes Largest Class Yet With Incoming Members

Congressional Progressive Caucus Welcomes Largest Class Yet With Incoming Members

Payton Anderson
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November 10, 2026
New members in the 120th Congress arrived on Capitol Hill this week for orientation, and after Democrats won big, the...
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Congress Faces Lame-Duck Scramble as Democrats Prepare to Take Power

Congress Faces Lame-Duck Scramble as Democrats Prepare to Take Power

Payton Anderson
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November 10, 2026
Members of Congress have returned to Capitol Hill for a lame-duck session with a lengthy agenda but only a few...
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Houston Mayor Moves to Limit Houston Police’s Cooperation With ICE

Houston Mayor Moves to Limit Houston Police’s Cooperation With ICE

Payton Anderson
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November 9, 2026
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is directing the Houston Police Department (HPD) to limit its cooperation with federal immigration authorities following...
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Trump Dubs Greg Abbott a ‘RINO’ After Shock Election Loss

Trump Dubs Greg Abbott a ‘RINO’ After Shock Election Loss

Payton Anderson
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November 6, 2026
President Donald Trump is weighing in on Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R-TX) loss this week that left many shocked. Gov. Abbott...
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What Will a Democratic Congress Look Like?

What Will a Democratic Congress Look Like?

Payton Anderson
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November 6, 2026
After a historic election night this week, a new wave of Democrats will rush into Capitol Hill in January with...
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Ted Cruz Looks to the Future After Democratic Sweep

Ted Cruz Looks to the Future After Democratic Sweep

Payton Anderson
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November 6, 2026
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) went on his podcast for the first time after the “blue tsunami” that has Republicans reeling from...
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Clergy candidates' message of 'love your neighbor' powers Democrats’ midterm election gains

Clergy candidates' message of 'love your neighbor' powers Democrats’ midterm election gains

Associated Press
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November 6, 2026
By PETER SMITH, KRYSTA FAURIA and HOLLY MEYER Associated Press Clergy members and other Democratic candidates with an unapologetically Christian...
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Brian Harrison Urges Abbott to Restrict Emergency Powers Before Hinojosa Takes Office

Brian Harrison Urges Abbott to Restrict Emergency Powers Before Hinojosa Takes Office

Raeylee Barefield
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November 5, 2026
Texas Representative Brian Harrison (R) is demanding that Gov. Greg Abbott (R) call an immediate special legislative session to restrict...
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James Talarico Takes Aim at Elon Musk After Historic Texas Senate Win

James Talarico Takes Aim at Elon Musk After Historic Texas Senate Win

Payton Anderson
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November 5, 2026
After winning a historic election for U.S. Senate as a Texas Democrat, James Talarico wasted no time calling out the...
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