President Trump took to Truth Social to slam Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as a “RINO” following Abbott’s reelection defeat in the Texas gubernatorial race.

Abdul El-Sayed after defeating Republican rival Mike Rogers: “Enjoy your retirement”

Jack Kingston: Democrats won midterms on promises that can't be delivered

'Florida’s the big winner': Rick Santorum breaks down the fallout from the midterm elections

Hogan Gidley: Democrats now face a no-win political trap

Matt Schlapp predicts a Trump comeback: 'We will come roaring back'

Arizona and Nebraska voters approved measures Tuesday barring transgender girls from girls' school sports, the first statewide ballot tests of an issue conservatives had advanced mainly in Republican-run states. https://bit.ly/4iwWg6q

Mark Meadows says Jim Jordan is running for GOP leader, praising his conservative record and experience in Judiciary and congressional oversight.

Gov. Ron DeSantis: Florida shows Republicans how to win

BREAKING: House Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly told staff Wednesday that he will not seek to lead House Republicans in the next Congress, setting up a leadership fight after the party lost its majority in Tuesday's midterm elections. https://bit.ly/3Wd3TYn

Vice President JD Vance delivered a blunt assessment of the GOP’s election losses, arguing that Republican voters showed up, but many crossed party lines over the war with Iran. https://bit.ly/4eMnqVM

LISTEN TO THE VOTERS: Joe Pinion says the ballot results delivered Republicans a clear lesson. His message to the party is direct: listen to the voters and recognize their support for common-sense conservative policies.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune will seek a second term as the chamber's top Republican despite election losses that cost the party control of Congress, setting him apart from House Speaker Mike Johnson, who is stepping aside from leadership. MORE: https://bit.ly/4fesZMT

HARD HAT HONORS: President Donald Trump took a moment to recognize the men and women building the new White House ballroom in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, signing hard hats for construction workers helping bring the project to life.

The mainstream media narrative says J.D. Vance is “cooked” after the midterms, but Ed Henry says his 2028 chances may not be as slim as critics claim.

President Donald Trump praised House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday but said the White House would stay out of the race to succeed him as GOP leader after Democrats won control of the House. MORE: https://bit.ly/3UuQlqE

Republicans lost voters' confidence by failing to demonstrate their commitment to making everyday life more affordable, and the party must change its approach as it prepares to become the House minority, Rep. Randy Fine told NEWSMAX. https://bit.ly/47ZamIY

LAWFARE WARNING: Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz warned on Newsmax that Democrats risk undermining the American legal system by threatening investigations of Republicans following their victory in the midterms. https://bit.ly/4ipQ8hF

TRUMP'S VETO PEN: Kari Lake warns Democrats that President Donald Trump still holds a powerful weapon after the GOP’s midterm losses: his veto pen. https://bit.ly/3WipuP7

The White House has reportedly scheduled a Dec. 14 hearing into allegations of mortgage fraud by Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, marking a new phase in President Trump's effort to remove Cook from the Fed. https://bit.ly/4iywJd4