Crane: Republicans 'Sleepwalked' into Midterm Beating

Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) spoke at a House Freedom Caucus press conference on the GOP's thrashing in the midterms last week, saying Republicans "sleepwalked" after the passage of... READ MORE

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Senator Mark Kelly: There was a time when shipping and shipbuilding were strong American industries. We’ve fallen behind and China has taken full advantage. My SHIPS for America Act rebuilds America’s maritime industry, creates good-paying jobs, and strengthens our economic and national security. It’s time we regain our leadership at sea.

Senator Ruben Gallego: Apparently “I had no idea she was a spy” is supposed to settle it? Congress, the public, and Nvidia shareholders deserve a little more than that.

Representative Andy Biggs: Senator John Kavanagh and Representative Steve Montenegro will be counted on to lead their Republican caucuses forward in the state legislature over the next two years. I'm thankful for these two men and their leadership during this new political era in our state.

Representative Eli Crane: This fall, I was honored to host Nevin Hall and Bryn Golson in my D.C. office. During their internships, they showed a strong work ethic, leadership, and dedication to serving our nation. I'm grateful for their contributions and wish them the best in their future endeavors!

Representative Abe Hamadeh: BIG win for combat-wounded veterans. The House just passed the Major Richard Star Act, which Congressman Hamadeh originally cosponsored. This bill ends the offset that forces medically retired combat-injured veterans to give up retirement pay to get full VA disability. They earned BOTH — they shouldn’t have to fight twice.

Representative Greg Stanton: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s inaction puts U.S. National security at risk. Trump should fire him now.

Representative Yassamin Ansari: Heading to COP31 in Turkey! Following a historic midterm election, I’m joining a delegation of Democratic Members of Congress at the annual United Nations Climate Conference — at a pivotal moment for US climate and energy policy.

Representative Adelita Grijalva: The Trump administration is eliminating permits for non-profits that leave water in the desert for stranded migrants. Cruelty is the point.

Eli Crane Reflects on GOP's Midterm Losses, Says Republicans 'Sleepwalked' After Big Beautiful Bill— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich—

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Abe Hamadeh Celebrates House Passage of Veteran Support Package— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) celebrated the House's passage of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act (TCAVA) on Veterans Day, which contains his...

Ruben Gallego Demands Answers on Delayed Ukraine Aid— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) spearheaded a recent letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought demanding answers on why $400 million pledged to Ukraine aid was delayed until...

Abe Hamadeh Introduces Bill Prohibiting Federal Funding for Euthanasia— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has introduced a bill preventing federal funding of euthanasia and...

Impeachment Isn't Only for Presidents. How Does the Process Work for Cabinet Secretaries?— Associated Press— By MEG KINNARD Associated Press The process of impeachment often arises in discussions around congressional action against a sitting president. But how does it work for...

House Republicans Quash Effort to Impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth— Associated Press— By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, BEN FINLEY and JOEY CAPPELLETTI WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Tuesday turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, halting an effort to remove the Pentagon chief for his conduct in office and...

Will Shah and Mendoza Vote for Jeffries as House Majority Leader?— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— A week after Democrats retook the House and Senate in a substantial midterm election, intrigue about Democratic leadership is already swirling. Will the newly elected Dr. Amish Shah (D-AZ) and JoAnna Mendoza (D-AZ) vote for...

Eli Crane Wins Reelection by a Single Point— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Arizona's 2nd Congressional District results have finally been settled, and incumbent Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) won his reelection campaign by...

Abe Hamadeh Says Senate Republicans 'Squandered' 2024 Mandate After Blue Wave— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) echoed President Donald Trump's comments on social media about Republicans' devastating losses in the 2026 midterms, saying the Senate GOP "squandered" the mandate voters gave them in...

Andy Biggs Continues Pushing for CSAFE Act After Oregon Sex Offender Arrested for Exploiting Arizona Teenager— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is continuing to push for the passage of his bipartisan Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment (CSAFE) Act on social media after another case of a predator being arrested for...

Abe Hamadeh Narrowly Survives Blue Onslaught in CD8— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) has been confirmed as the winner of Arizona's 8th Congressional District race, leaving him the only other Republican incumbent in the Grand Canyon State to...

Rubio Says Trump's War Against Iran Not 'Necessarily Popular' But Needed to Stop a Nuclear Threat— Associated Press— By MATTHEW LEE and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran even if it was not “necessarily popular” to safeguard the world from...

Republican Mark Lamb Wins CD5 Race— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb (R) has been confirmed as the winner of the Arizona 5th Congressional District race, making him one of the few Arizona Republicans who...

Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman Ousts Embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass— Associated Press— By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nithya Raman, a little-known Los Angeles City Council member backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, has defeated Mayor Karen Bass, an upset that will...

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres