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Republican Bob Turner on Tuesday won the special election in New York's heavily Democratic ninth congressional district -- pulling a huge upset that few would have predicted just months ago.

An upset could be in the making in New York, where the GOP candidate trying to succeed disgraced congressman Anthony Weiner is in a strong position ...

The odds of getting re-elected have gotten better for Rep. Renee Ellmers and other Republican freshmen in the House — thanks to GOP calculations in redrawing congressional maps.

Texas Rep. Ron Paul says he won't run for another term in Congress so he can concentrate on his bid for the GOP presidential nomination.

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann ended any doubt that she is running for president, saying during Monday night's CNN GOP presidential debate that she has filed for the 2012 race.

Sometimes in politics and legislation, whether you win is less important than how you win....

The proposed reductions fall short of the $100 billion in cuts Republicans campaigned for last fall but represent substantial hits to various programs including law enforcement, NASA, the EPA and arts funds.

Republicans in the House have blocked a bill that would have extended jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed beyond the holiday season.

One of the most important and underreported results of the midterms was the GOP picked up at least 675 state legislative seats.

As Republicans gain control of the House, John Boehner makes clear the direction he plans to take.