Striking a populist theme and showcasing that he is a fighter, Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas on Thursday declared his candidacy in the 2026 race to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a fellow Democrat, in the key swing state of New Hampshire. “What I hear from people, they want someone who shows up, someone who listens and someone who isn’t afraid to take on the big fights, and more...

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is backing Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., for Florida governor. “Byron Donalds is a principled conservative leader who Floridians can trust as their next Governor,” Johnson said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital, which was first reported by Politico Playbook. “In Congress, Byron has been tenacious in standing up for Florida and President Trump’s America First agenda. I have no doubt he...