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Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate leadership after Democratic election sweep

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., officially has a challenger for the mantle of Democratic leader, and incoming majority leader, in the Senate.Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., who has become a progressive darling and outlet for those against Schumer’s bid for another term as top Democrat, officially announced that he was jumping in to challenge the longtime figurehead of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Van Hollen: I Will Challenge Schumer for Senate Majority Leader

Thursday on MS NOW’s “The Briefing,” Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) said he plans to run for Senate majority leader against incumbent Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). Host Jen Psaki said, “The question now is, does Senator Chris Van Hollen
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Democrat Cindy Holscher wins Kansas governor’s race, extending party’s hold on governor’s mansion

Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher won the Kansas governor’s race, defeating Republican Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson in the open contest to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, The Associated Press projected.The victory keeps the governor’s mansion in Democratic hands and marks the third consecutive Kansas gubernatorial election won by a Democrat. Kelly won the office in 2018 and secured a second term in 2022.

GOP senator says Republicans can ‘forget 2028’ as party looks to reclaim Upper Chamber

Sen. Jim Justice, R-W. Va., said the GOP can “forget” about taking back the Senate majority in 2028 after Democrats’ blue wave secured the majority in both chambers of Congress following last week’s midterm elections.Eight Republican-held Senate seats were flipped, bringing the Democratic caucus to 55 seats after Democrat Scott Colom was projected on Wednesday to win Mississippi’s Senate race.

Jeffries leaves door open to investigating major Trump ally as Democrats prepare to take power

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries left the door open to a congressional investigation into Elon Musk as threats to probe both the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and other Trump allies continue to heat up under a new Democratic House majority.”We’re going to follow the facts,” Jeffries said about the potential investigation. “We’re going to apply the law. We’re gonna be guided by the Constitution.

Hakeem Jeffries faces progressive holdouts but no rival as House speaker race takes shape

Familiar faces populate the 110-plus new members of Congress.A few “freshmen” are returning to the House. Even if they’ve been gone for a while.There’s Rep.-elect Hilda Solis, D-Calif., who last served in Congress in 2009. She departed to become President Obama’s labor secretary.Rep.-elect Jerry Carl, R-Ala., just left Capitol Hill early last year after losing a primary to Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., who is now moving to the Senate.

WSJ: Nvidia Board Moves to Oust Jensen Huang as He Faces Allegation of Second Affair

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia embroiled in a Chinese spy scandal, also had an extramarital relationship with Kimberly Powell, the company’s vice president of health care, according to five people who worked at Nvidia and spoke on condition of anonymity. Now, the Wall Street Journal reports that the AI giant’s Board of Directors plans to oust Huang from his position.

At least 9 new Dem members will carry Al Green’s mantle and try to impeach President Trump

EXCLUSIVE: At least 9 incoming progressive members of the House Democratic caucus are expected to support efforts to impeach President Donald Trump, continuing a push led by outgoing Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, Fox News Digital has learned.Green and representatives from the Removal Coalition and Courage for Democracy Project discussed the effort with Fox News Digital after a Capitol Hill news conference, months after the Texas Democrat introduced articles of impeachment against Trump in August.

Protesters Pelt Joe Biden with Milk Outside Hunter’s Dublin Award Event

Former President Joe Biden was escorted into a waiting vehicle Tuesday as pro-Palestinian protesters threw milk and other objects at him and former first lady Jill Biden outside Trinity College Dublin, according to Irish media reports.
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Mullin vows ‘zero change’ on immigration after Republicans suffer crushing midterm losses

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin delivered a blunt message on immigration policy Tuesday, promising “zero change” following midterm elections that dealt a crushing blow to the Republican Party.Mullin made the remarks during an appearance on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle,” where host Laura Ingraham brought up President Donald Trump suggesting Republicans work with Democrats.”Amnesty will never be on the table,” Mullin said.