Despite the controversies that no doubt left Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith bruised, her victory in Mississippi’s racially-charged Senate race Tuesday evening allowed her to make history as the first woman to represent the state in Congress.
Author: Christal Hayes and Deborah Barfield Berry, USA TODAY
What we know about Nancy Pelosi’s House Speaker bid and why some Democrats oppose her
It’s been a whirlwind of ups and downs for Rep. Nancy Pelosi who is fighting with those in her own party to lead Democrats in the House.Here’s what we know: