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Rep. Chuck Edwards Apologizes on House Floor Ahead of Censure; Had Withdrawn 2026 Re‑election Bid

North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards apologized to family and staff on the House floor as the chamber prepared to censure him over ethics complaints about his conduct.

Published Sep 2, 2026, 8:07 AM EDT | WFMZZ

North Carolina Republican U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards apologized to family and staff from the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday ahead of being censured by the House for ethics complaints regarding his behavior. Edwards had already withdrawn his bid for re‑election in 2026.

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Democrats lead in eight Arizona congressional races

As of Tuesday, Democratic candidates led in eight of Arizona's nine U.S. House contests. The margins of those leads varied widely, from close races to large advantages.

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Democrats sweep Minnesota U.S. Senate and governor races

Hours after polls closed, both Minnesota's U.S. Senate and governor races were called for Democrats. The results gave the Democratic Party victories in both statewide contests.

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Republicans fall short in Florida’s key House races

On Tuesday, voters across Florida cast ballots in competitive U.S. House races and prevented Republicans from winning many of the pickups the state’s new congressional map aimed to...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 12:15 AM EST

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Ohio voters decide key congressional races

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Rep. Robert Garcia tells Trump: “Lawyer up”

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the incoming Democratic chair of the House Oversight Committee, posted a terse two-word warning — “Lawyer up” — to President Trump on X after...

Published Nov 3, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

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First Native American, Black governors win in historic midterms

This midterm featured one of the most diverse slates of both Democratic and Republican candidates in recent years and produced a wave of historic leadership firsts nationwide. Voters...

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