Emmer, seeking to gain favor and protect a GOP majority, raised millions for losing House candidates

Tom Emmer battles back challenge to keep GOP whip

House Speaker Mike Johnson opted to step down from leadership after the party's midterm losses.

JUST IN: Top Republican Defeats Challenger, Holds Leadership Role

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer beat back a challenge from Texas Rep. August Pfluger on Tuesday, securing a spot near the top of the Republican leadership team as the party prepares to enter the minority. The Minnesota Republican defeated Pfluger, chairman of the Republican Study Committee, to retain the GOP whip’s post, the Washington Examiner […]

Emmer, seeking to gain favor and protect a GOP majority, raised millions for losing House candidates

The current majority whip is in a battle to keep his leadership job as shell-shocked House Republicans respond to their electoral losses.