Russia inquiry: House Democrats aim to unmask Trump Jr.’s blocked call – USA TODAY

USA TODAY Russia inquiry: House Democrats aim to unmask Trump Jr.'s blocked callUSA TODAYAdam Schiff, who is poised to lead the committee when Democrats take over the House majority, told USA TODAY his committee will have to prioritize the most important witnesses and records that Republicans blocked them from pursuing. The “clearest …Senior House Democrats tap brakes on investigating TrumpReuters It's Not Just Trump in House Democrats' Cross Hairs. His Family Is, Too.New York TimesHouse Democrats to Probe Blocked Number on Donald Trump Jr.'s Phone RecordsDaily BeastThe Daily Callerall 322 news…

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Tom Emmer takes lead role in rebuilding effort by US House Republicans – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Minneapolis Star Tribune Tom Emmer takes lead role in rebuilding effort by US House RepublicansMinneapolis Star TribuneWashington – The Republican wipeout in the U.S. House left Rep. Tom Emmer as Minnesota's senior Republican in Congress — and leading the effort to win back the majority in two years. "I believe we've got to get back to Main Street," Emmer said, … us republicans – Google News

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Democrats won House midterms by largest margin since Watergate scandal, report says – USA TODAY

USA TODAY Democrats won House midterms by largest margin since Watergate scandal, report saysUSA TODAYFemale candidates spearheaded Democratic gains. At least 80 women had been elected to the House. Sixty-nine of the House women are Democrats, including 27 of 28 newcomers, according to a USA TODAY analysis. Jared Polis was the first gay man to …US presidential elections: why a Democrat is now favourite to win in 2020The Conversation UK Midterm Election Results Saw Republicans Suffer Worst House Defeat in US History Based on Popular VoteNewsweekIn historic election for female candidates,…

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The collapse of California Republicans in the US House, in two charts – Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Bee The collapse of California Republicans in the US House, in two chartsSacramento BeeDemocrats flipped six seats, leaving Republicans with only eight California U.S. House members. Put another way, Republicans will make up about 15 percent of the California delegation to the U.S. House. (And that's only if Republican David Valadao can … us republicans – Google News

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‘Awakening’: Abigail Spanberger’s House win illustrates the shift of US politics in ‘year of the badass woman’ – USA TODAY

USA TODAY 'Awakening': Abigail Spanberger's House win illustrates the shift of US politics in 'year of the badass woman'USA TODAYWASHINGTON – Even when analysts called her race a “toss-up,” Abigail Spanberger said she never doubted she would win her bid to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Sure, no woman had ever served the central Virginia district, and it's been …and more » us politics – Google News

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US House Republican to Subpoena Comey, Lynch – Voice of America

Voice of America US House Republican to Subpoena Comey, LynchVoice of AmericaThe outgoing chairman of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee is planning to issue subpoenas compelling former FBI Director James Comey and former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to be deposed about their decision-making ahead of the 2016 U.S. …US House Republican to subpoena ex-FBI head Comey, ex-AG LynchReuters James Comey on Twitter: "House Republicans can ask me anything they want but I want the American people to watch …TwitterRep. Jim Jordan on Twitter: "It's been 8 weeks since @nytimes reported…

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