House Republican Conference
Coverage of House Republican Conference in the Nexus archive.
- America’s sunk so low, dishonor and disgrace don’t end political careers. Ohio politicians prove it.
Congressman Max Miller faces serious new allegations of domestic violence from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Miller denied the claims as "politically motivated," while supporting his reelection campaign. Both Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson subsequently addressed the situation, with Trump offering defensive praise and Johnson stating it was not his business.
- Former US Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83
Former Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) died on Sunday at age 83. She was the first GOP woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee and previously served as vice chairwoman of the House Republican Conference.
- Speaker Johnson's latest challenge: Funding Trump's war in Iran
Speaker Johnson faces a challenge in securing funding for Trump's war in Iran, with a razor-thin majority and signs of concern within the House Republican Conference.
- Reporter's Notebook: GOP bets on fraud crackdown as economic woes surge ahead of midterms
Republicans are shifting focus to fraud as a key issue for midterms amid economic concerns, including rising gas prices and a shaky economic outlook. They introduced anti-fraud bills targeting childcare grants, emergency aid, and student aid programs, while Democrats criticize the focus as a distraction from affordability issues.
- Johnson gets reinforcements as GOP swears in new member — but the edge could shrink within days
House Speaker Mike Johnson gains a new Republican ally, Clay Fuller, after his victory in Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election. The GOP maintains a narrow House majority, but Democrats may soon increase their ranks through other special elections.