WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican Congressman Rich McCormick will serve as the new GOP co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans in the U.S. House of Representatives, joining Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna in leading the bipartisan group in the new Congress.

Sources say President Donald Trump asked Rep. Michael Waltz, a Florida representative, to be his national security adviser

Republicans are eager to find replacements for former GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz in Tuesday’s special congressional primaries in Florida to add some breathing room to their slender majority in the U.

Fine decided to run in the district, even though he does not currently live there, after receiving an enthusiastic endorsement from President Donald Trump.

Republican primary voters in Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts will pick the likely successors to former representatives Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz, respectively.

The Associated Press has called the Florida 6th Congressional District Special Primary election with Senator Randy Fine as the winner.

Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) resigned from the House on Monday morning, as he prepares to join President-elect Trump’s Cabinet as national security adviser. Waltz’s resignation was read on

Two Florida Republicans endorsed by President Trump won primaries Tuesday to advance in congressional special elections.

Republican voters in several Florida counties head to the polls on Tuesday, where they will select GOP nominees to fill seats that were held by former Reps. Michael Waltz and Matt Gaetz.

Republicans are eager to find replacements for former Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz to add breathing room to their slender majority in the House. Winners advance to a general election on April 1.

Both Republicans will now advance to the April 1 special election, where they are expected to be heavy favorites in the solid GOP districts.