Congressional resignations disrupt House balance of power – CBS News Watch CBS News Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned Tuesday before an ethics hearing on her alleged misconduct, making her the third lawmaker to resign in the last week. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. Source link
The Virginia redistricting effort that may benefit Democrats in the House of Representatives will be approved, CBS News projects. CBS News’ Fin Gómez breaks down what may happen next. Source link
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Democrat Analilia Mejia projected winner in New Jersey House race 02:37 Paxton says primary results show ‘Texans want new leadership’ 03:07 Texas Supreme Court blocks extended polling hours in Dallas County 03:06 Cornyn blasts ‘self-centered’ Paxton after Texas … Read more
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects. The new map could help Democrats pick up as many as four House seats, marking a major blow for Republicans in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of … Read more
Virginia voters are deciding Tuesday whether to approve a referendum to redraw their state’s congressional districts to favor Democrats by a 10-1 margin, the latest battle in the nationwide scramble by both parties to increase their chances of winning control of the House. Polls will be open on Tuesday until 7 p.m. ET. Early voting … Read more
Recent resignations from Congress are shining a light on lawmaker misconduct. Republican strategist Rina Shah, who has worked on Capitol Hill for several years, joins CBS News to discuss. Source link
Congressional resignations could disrupt balance of power in the House – CBS News Watch CBS News Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced Monday they would be leaving Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. CBS News’ Nikole Killion has the latest. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation on Tuesday setting Aug. 18 as the date for a special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress on Tuesday. “I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim and … Read more
Congressional resignations prompt renewed scrutiny of other members – CBS News Watch CBS News The scandals surrounding former Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales have prompted renewed scrutiny for other congressional members accused of misdeeds. CBS News’ Fin Gómez has more. Source link
Several states undertook mid-decade redistricting efforts to try to alter the makeup of their congressional delegations this year, after President Trump began last summer to press Republican-led states to increase the number of GOP-friendly districts to help his party hold the House in next year’s midterm elections. Indiana became the first of these to reject … Read more