Inflation, Climate Bills Make Progress As Key Senators Finally Reach A Deal
The Bill Back Better bill will finally go through the Senate as the Inflation Reduction Act.
US Congress Salaries 2022: How Much Does Nancy Pelosi, Other Reps. Earn?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi earns $223,500 per year.
Republican Party Shakeup: Ohio Representative Becomes Latest To Resign Amid Trump Influence
Rep. Stivers will be quitting the House on May 16, moving to the Ohio Chamber of Commerce as CEO and President. No reason was given for his departure.
In Wake Of Riot, Fear Of Violent Wrath Grows Among House Republicans
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., says fear has been holding back some Republicans from supporting the removal of President Trump.
Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock Win Senate Races, Paving Way For Biden Administration To Enact Plans
The Democrats have gained crucial seats that will help enact policies by Joe Biden's administration.
White Privilege Trends After Trump Supporters Storm Capitol, Injure Officers: ‘This Is Terrorism’
White privilege was a big talking point as Trump supporters stormed the capitol.
Nancy Pelosi Gambles On Election, Passing Spending Bill To Delay Shutdown Fight Until After November
The stop-gap measure would delay a shutdown fight until December. Democrats got food aid, but no broader stimulus in sight for struggling workers.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Donated $600,000 To Trump Preceding His 'Highly Irregular' Appointment
A House committee revealed DeJoy donated more than $600,000 to Trump's campaign and $1.5 million to GOP candidates directly before indicating interest in the postmaster general position.
New Study Finds Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' Contaminating School Water Systems In 18 States
Two pieces of legislation stalled in Congress are designed to address the dangerously high levels of "forever chemicals" in some public water systems.
QAnon Supporter Who Posted Racist Ads Wins Georgia Runoff, Squad's Ilhan Omar Holds On
"he lying fake news media hates my guts," says Marjorie Taylor Greene after winning George congressional primary.
Republican Congressman Who Refused To Wear Mask Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Rep. Louie Gohmert's office staff members in the Capitol are scheduled to be tested in the coming days and Attorney General William Barr will also be tested after sharing close contact with Gohmert during Tuesday's House Judiciary Committee hearing.
Big Tech On Capitol Hill: Here’s What the CEOs of Google, Amazon, Apple and Facebook Will Tell Congress
The four CEOs will appear before a House subcommittee to argue against any potential changes or new proposals to antitrust laws that could stifle the growth of big tech in the U.S.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Rep. Yoho Has 'No Remorse' For Using 'Abusive Language' To a Woman
Several other Democrats in the House echoed Ocasio-Cortez after her speech criticizing GOP Rep. Ted Yoho for the altercation, calling on Yoho to deliver "a real apology."
Trump Stokes GOP Feud With Liz Cheney Tweet For Repeated Criticism On Cornavirus, Military Matters
Trump attacked the House Republican Conference chairwoman on Twitter after two days of in-fighting among House Republicans.
Republican Congressman Who Confronted Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Doesn't Give Direct Apology
Rep. Ted Yoho apologized for the "abrupt manner of the conversation" but denied using profane language.
House Voting On Removing Statues Of Confederate Leaders, Racist Officials From Capitol Hill
The legislation is expected to face an uphill battle in the Republican-held Senate, with a majority of opponents arguing its up to the state to remove the statues.
Progressive Jamaal Bowman Unseats Incumbent, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel In New York Primary
The AOC-backed candidate was declared the winner more than three weeks after the New York Primary due to "record" absentee ballots cast in the election.
Climate Change News: Democrats Set 2050 As Deadline For Turning US Green
The plan developed by the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis calls for a $1.5 trillion investment into making the U.S. a "green" country with zero-emissions.
US Supreme Court Denies House Committee Immediate Access To Full Mueller Report, Will Hear Arguments Next Term
The Democrat-controlled House Judiciary Committee has been requesting access to the unredacted report from special counsel Robert Mueller into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election since the public report was released.
Paid Holidays, Education, Community Service: How Is Corporate America Commemorating Juneteenth?
Along with Corporate America, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ordered the removal of Confederate portraits from the House of Representatives.
Pennsylvania House Democrats Accuse Republican Leadership Of Keeping Lawmaker's Coronavirus Diagnosis Hidden
Rep. Andrew Lewis tested positive for coronavirus on May 20, but House Democrats said they weren't informed of this until Wednesday.
Trump Conspiracy Theory: Republican Congressman Asks President To Stop Promoting Claims Against MSNBC Host
The conspiracy theory centers on the death of an intern working for Joe Scarborough while he was serving as a member of the House of Representatives.
Progressives, Swing-District Democrats Unite To Oppose Part Of Pelosi’s New Stimulus Bill
If this burgeoning left-center alliance extends past this one issue, it could dramatically reorient how governance gets done in the Democratic House for as long as the party holds a majority.
Nancy Pelosi Preps Lobbyist Bailout for Next Stimulus Bill
Amid reports of “frenzied” lobbying around the historic trillion-dollar stimulus bills passed out of Congress came a seemingly anodyne anecdote from Roll Call’s reporting on the next stimulus bill being crafted by House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s leadership.
Trump Says Dems 'On Vacation' As House Postpones Washington Return Amid COVID-19 Concerns
President Donald Trump criticized the Democrat-led House of Representatives after they postponed their return to Washington, D.C., originally set for May 4, due to concerns over coronavirus.
Trump Wants Rep Tossed From GOP Over Threat To Block Coronavirus Bill
Rep. Massie has said he objects to the relief bill over its impact on the national debt
House Democrats Pass Coronavirus Bill With Greatly Reduced Paid Sick Time
This new bill would only allow parents with children out of school to seek paid leave extensions
Trump Impeachment: When Will The Senate Hold The Trial On House Articles?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that she would send over the articles to the Senate next week.
House Democrat Wants John Bolton Subpoenaed, After Saying He Would Testify
Some House Democrats are discussing issuing a subpoena for a testimony to John Bolton this week.
Minimum Wage In 2020: A Look At The 24 States Set To Raise It
At least 17 are set to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour after New Years.