Paul Ryan joins DC think tank
Former Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) is joining the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) as a visiting fellow, the Washington, D.C., think tank announced Tuesday.The former Wisconsin lawmaker retired from...
View ArticleMcCarthy defends military personnel staying at Trump resort
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Tuesday defended U.S. military personnel staying at President Trump’s Turnberry resort in Scotland, saying the president's properties are "just like...
View ArticleBill requiring carbon monoxide detectors in public housing passes House
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill requiring carbon monoxide detectors in public housing, according to NBC News.The bipartisan Safe Housing for Families Act provides $300 million...
View ArticleDemocrats' impeachment message leads to plenty of head-scratching
House Democrats ramping up their oversight of President Trump have made a muddle of their impeachment message.While party leaders have spent much of the summer outlining their investigative strategy in...
View ArticleCongressional Progressive Caucus issues support for impeachment investigation
The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) announced Tuesday its support for an impeachment investigation into President Trump, an issue that continues to divide House Democrats. “It is impossible to...
View ArticleMeadows to be replaced by Biggs as Freedom Caucus leader
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) will step down as chairman of the House Freedom Caucus on Oct. 1 and will be replaced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), who was officially elected as the new chairman on Tuesday....
View ArticleHouse panel advances anti-gun violence legislation
The House Judiciary Committee advanced legislation on Tuesday to prevent high-risk people from having guns and ban high-capacity ammunition magazines as Democrats seek to dial up pressure on Senate...
View ArticleScalise says it's unclear if bipartisan deal on guns will happen
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) said it’s unclear whether lawmakers can reach a bipartisan deal on gun legislation following a meeting with fellow Republican leaders at the White House on...
View ArticleCBC marks 400th anniversary of slaves' arrival in US
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Tuesday marked the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves in North America, according to USA Today.“All of our history is what...
View ArticlePelosi: 'People are dying' because McConnell won't bring up...
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday condemned Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's failure (R-Ky.) to bring up meaningful gun legislation in the upper chamber, arguing that "people are...
View ArticleTop House Democrat walks back remarks contradicting Judiciary on impeachment...
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) on Wednesday walked back comments contradicting Judiciary Committee Democrats' assertion that they are in the midst of an impeachment inquiry, stating that he...
View ArticleMeadows, Cotton introduce bill to prevent district judges from blocking...
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) on Wednesday introduced legislation that would prevent district judges from placing nationwide injunctions on federal policy changes. The two...
View ArticleMcCarthy: House GOP to plot path to majority at retreat
Republicans are set to discuss their game plan for the remainder of the year during the GOP retreat in Baltimore as they look to carve out a path back into the majority in 2020, House Minority Leader...
View ArticleDCCC names new head after mass staff departure
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has chosen a new executive director after a summer shake-up that saw a mass staff departure over concerns about diversity.Former EMILY’s List...
View ArticlePressure rises on Cheney to make decision
Pressure is rising on Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) to reach a decision on her political future.Cheney can run for an open seat in the Senate, or she can remain in the House, where some say she could make...
View ArticlePelosi says there's no confusion in Democrats' impeachment message
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday defended Democrats' investigative approach to the White House, dismissing confusion surrounding the party's oversight message as a media construct and vowing...
View ArticleHouse to vote on measure keeping government open until Nov. 21
The House is expected to vote next week on legislation to avert a shutdown at month's end and fund the government into late November. The stopgap measure, known as a continuing resolution, is expected...
View ArticleRand Paul, Liz Cheney exchange insults in Twitter feud
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) are engaged in a Twitter feud, with Cheney claiming Paul’s motto is “terrorists first” and Paul accusing the House Republican Conference chairwoman...
View ArticleMcCarthy: Trump traveling to Baltimore shows he cares about the city
BALTIMORE — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) defended President Trump’s critical remarks about Baltimore ahead of the president's scheduled remarks at the House GOP retreat on Thursday,...
View ArticleTrump: Pelosi knows 'exactly what she's doing' on impeachment
President Trump on Thursday offered some praise for Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and her handling of calls for his impeachment."I don’t think she’s scared of anything. I think she’s a smart woman...
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