House Republicans’ lackluster gains in the midterm elections may have changed the dynamics of their leadership elections, with some GOP lawmakers arguing that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) path to the speakership may have gotten slightly rockier and the race to become the next whip more uncertain due to the projected red wave looking like more of a splash.
Members of the GOP are pushing for new legislation to enforce tougher penalties to crack down on the fentanyl crisis, such as life sentences for anyone convicted of trafficking fentanyl or the death penalty for those convicted of selling or distributing the drug.
Reps. Stefanik and Donalds will face off in a race for House GOP conference chair after the midterms as Republicans plan for a potential House majority.