Subscribe to the Magazine View this as website California's red save: GOP scores unexpected wins in Golden State despite national failures Despite the red wave that didn’t happen, California had a surprisingly strong showing among state and federal Republican candidates, giving hope for future elections, officials say. Read the full story here. US Campaign News Winner's List: The races that will decide House control By Cami Mondeaux

  Subscribe to the Magazine View this as website Rick Scott's leadership under scrutiny amid tepid GOP Senate gains Critics are calling into question the efficacy of Rick Scott's (R-FL) tenure as chairman of Senate Republicans' campaign arm after the senator's bullish election predictions fell short. Read the full story here. US Campaign News How McCarthy's quest to become speaker just got harder after 'disappointing' elections By Juliegrace Brufke

  Subscribe to the Magazine View this as website Speaker spoiler: Key voting bloc threatens to derail McCarthy Members of the House Freedom Caucus are threatening to derail House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become the next speaker of the House as the conservative group looks for concessions from the California Republican as he faces a narrower-than-expected majority next year. Read the full story here. House McCarthy should be House speaker unless 'somebody better' runs, Republican