Representative Mike Ezell discusses policy and priorities with WXXV
Representative Mike Ezell stopped by our studios this week to talk about his priorities if South Mississippi voters send him back to Washington for another two years.…
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Court says Mississippi can’t count late ballots but the ruling doesn’t affect Nov. 5 vote
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS and KEVIN McGILL JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A conservative federal court said Mississippi cannot count mail-in ballots that arrive shortly after Election Day, however Friday’s decision was not expected to affect the Nov. 5 election. Although the appellate judges firmly…
Joe Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC’s Day 1
By WILL WEISSERT and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Updated 6:17 AM CDT, August 20, 2024 CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention ‘s first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him. Hillary Clinton spoke hopefully of finally…
What to watch as the Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago, just four weeks after President Joe Biden shuttered his campaign and made way for Vice President Kamala Harris to ascend to the top of Democrats’ ticket. The political transformation just months before the election…
Race for U.S. Senate ramping up in South Mississippi
The race for the U.S. Senate seat is heating up in South Mississippi. Republican incumbent senator Roger Wicker is facing off against democratic challenger Ty Pinkins, who spent part of Thursday evening in Pass…
Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News
By MEG KINNARD Updated 9:21 AM CDT, August 15, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents as early voting in some…
Political Analyst Howie Morgan in studio to discuss Biden’s decision to drop out of race
We are joined in studio by Political Analyst Howie Morgan. He is here to discuss the ramifications of President Biden dropping…
Discussing the political aftermath of the Trump assassination attempt
Political Analyst Howie Morgan joined WXXV News 25's Grant Chighizola for a live in-studio interview to talk about the political impacts of the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, just…
Speaker Jason White Names Committee Appointments
Jackson, MS – Speaker Jason White names appointments for PEER Committee, Select Committee on Healthcare Reform: Certificate of Need, Select Committee on Prescription Drugs, Select Committee on Tax Reform, and Joint Legislative Committee on Compilation, Revision, and Publication. Speaker Jason…
Lawmakers continue discussions as legislative session extended
Lawmakers in Jackson now have more time to compromise on appropriation and revenue bills as the adjournment of legislature has been extended until May 14th. WXXV News 25’s Ethan…
Ty Pinkins for U.S. Senate Campaign Challenges Incumbent Senator Roger Wicker to Debate
JACKSON, MS - Following his victory in the primary elections, Ty Pinkins, candidate for the U.S. Senate, has issued a bold challenge to incumbent Senator Roger Wicker for a series of debates. Emphasizing the importance of direct dialogue and accountability…
McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November. McConnell, who turned 82 last week,…
Lawmakers react to Governor Tate Reeves inaugural speech
Representatives from multiple districts throughout the state are in the capital for the inaugural events. News 25’s Brooke Parker talked to lawmakers to get their reaction to Governor…
Mississippi’s top lawmakers skip initial budget proposals because of disagreement with governor
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 12:34 PM CST, December 6, 2023 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators will begin their session next month without a broad outline from their leaders about how the state should spend money during the year that…
North Carolina Rep. McHenry, who led House through speaker stalemate, won’t seek reelection in 2024
BY GARY D. ROBERTSON Updated 12:35 PM CST, December 5, 2023 Share RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Rep. Patrick McHenry, who presided temporarily over the U.S. House for three intense weeks while Republicans struggled to elect a permanent speaker after Kevin McCarthy’s…
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he won’t seek reelection in 2024
BY JOHN RABY Updated 1:50 PM CST, November 9, 2023 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to pick up a seat in the…
Sen. Dianne Feinstein has died
BY LISA MASCARO, MICHAEL BLOOD, MICHAEL BALSAMO AND MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman” and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local…
Mississippi candidates gives stump speeches amid sawdust and sweat at the Neshoba County Fair
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG AND EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi candidates are speaking at the Neshoba County Fair, an annual gathering that draws large crowds to the red clay hills in the eastern part of the state. Hundreds of colorful cabins…
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie files paperwork launching 2024 Republican presidential bid
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has filed paperwork formally launching his campaign for the Republican nomination for president. He's set to hold a town hall in New Hampshire Tuesday evening kicking off his bid.…
Rep. Mike Ezell on his first few days in D.C.
Congressman Mike Ezell is speaking out after last week’s historic election for Speaker of the House. GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker after five…
State Legislature convenes today in Jackson
In Jackson, the gavel fell signaling the start of the 2023 State Legislative Session. After a busy 2022 session that tackled many important issues, lawmakers this year will be focusing…
McCarthy fails in two votes for House speaker, not conceding
By LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is falling far short in voting to become House speaker. House Republicans fell into a tangle on the opening day of the new…
Pelosi to step aside from Dem leadership, remain in Congress
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will not seek a leadership role in the new Congress. Pelosi’s decision Thursday comes after Democrats lost the House majority to Republicans in the midterm…