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January 20, 2021

Two GOP House freshmen beat the odds, land coveted committee spots

Two swing-district Republican House freshmen scored coveted spots on the House Appropriations Committee in a rare feat for newly elected members.

January 14, 2021

Julia Letlow, widow of GOP congressman-elect who died of coronavirus, will run for Congress

The widow of Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, who died after contracting COVID-19, will run to represent the Louisiana congressional district he was just days away from being sworn-in to serve.

January 10, 2021

Rep. Peter Meijer, Iraq veteran, says US needs to plan for future: 'I'm very worried about long-term trends'

Rep. Peter Meijer, the new GOP congressman from West Michigan's 3rd Congressional District, grew up watching "The Daily Show" when comedian Jon Stewart would roast lawmakers for their hypocrisy by contrasting their past comments with videos of their new change of heart.

January 6, 2021

Two months after Election Day, one House race still remains to be called

It’s been more than two months since Election Day on Nov. 3 – and three days since the 117th Congress kicked off with the swearing in of the House of Representatives. But one race has yet to be called.

January 5, 2021

Texas Rep. Pat Fallon, former Notre Dame football player, says future of GOP is being more likable, accessible

Rep. Pat Fallon, a former Notre Dame football player with a big personality, says the future of the Republican Party will be more accessible, likable and inspirational. 

January 3, 2021

Rep.-elect Michelle Steel wants to help small businesses: 'When they prosper, the economy is going to grow'

Rep.-elect Michelle Steel, R-Calif., saw firsthand how crushing taxes hurt her mom's Los Angeles clothing shop, and she's determined to stand up for small businesses in Congress.

January 1, 2021

Rep.-elect Young Kim brings empathetic approach to immigration: I have 'gone through the process'

Rep.-elect Young Kim, who flipped a blue California House seat for the GOP, brings to Washington a keen understanding of the U.S. immigration system from her work as a longtime congressional staffer and her personal journey of becoming an American citizen. 

December 31, 2020

Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn, 25, wants to create 'new Republican Party' that inspires young people

Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., beat out a candidate backed by President Trump and the Washington establishment to become the youngest incoming member of Congress at age 25.

December 30, 2020

Michigan Rep.-elect Lisa McClain wants to fight to reopen economy: 'I don't think I'm your normal politician'

Rep.-elect Lisa McClain, a small business owner, rose from political obscurity to win a hard-fought open congressional seat in Michigan -- all while maintaining a positive outlook and energy.

December 29, 2020

These incoming freshman lawmakers to join Mo Brooks in challenging election on Jan. 6

A growing number of incoming House GOP freshmen will back Rep. Mo Brooks' effort to object to the certification of the presidential election results on Jan. 6.