McConnell, of Kentucky, easily swatted back the challenge from Rick Scott in the first-ever attempt to oust him after many years as Republican leader.
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Kevin McCarthy passes 1st House speaker test, but hurdles remain
The Republican leader needs 218 votes when the new Congress gathers in January.
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Trump launches 3rd bid for presidency amid Republican losses, legal probes
Former President Donald Trump has launched another run for the presidency again, telling supporters he will ‘make America great and glorious again.’
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Authorities delay ranked-choice race tally in 2nd Congressional District
Because of a couple of flawed memory sticks, the state cannot complete the count until at least Wednesday.
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Democrats sue for Saturday voting in Georgia Senate runoff
The lawsuit challenges the state’s finding that it would be illegal to hold early voting on Nov. 26, the day after a state holiday.
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Katie Hobbs wins Arizona governor’s race, flipping state for Democrats
Katie Hobbs the first Democrat to be elected governor in Arizona since Janet Napolitano in 2006.
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Maine House Republicans choose lobsterman as next minority leader
Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham of Winter Harbor says House Republicans are the party of ‘family values and workers.’
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Supreme Court rules against Arizona Republican leader in Jan. 6 records fight
Ward has said her First Amendment rights would be chilled if investigators were able to learn whom she spoke with while trying to challenge former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election defeat.
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After election, cannabis advocates look to next states
Maryland and Missouri became the 20th and 21st states to legalize recreational marijuana use last week.
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Growing number of Republicans want to delay Senate leader elections
CNN reported Sunday that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been calling his members over the last several days to ensure support.