Dem says request for Trump's tax returns could come within weeks
Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) predicted Tuesday that House Democrats will request President Trump's tax returns from the Treasury Department in the next two weeks — the latest signal that the request may...
View ArticleHouse Dems delay vote on resolution rebuking Omar over Israel remarks
House Democratic leaders are delaying a vote on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism that had been slated to take place on Wednesday, according to a Democratic aide.Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and...
View ArticleHouse Dems introduce bill providing paid family leave for federal employees
A group of Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation that would guarantee federal employees 12 weeks of paid family leave. The Federal Employee Paid Leave Act — spearheaded by Rep. Carolyn...
View ArticleTlaib to join protest calling for Trump impeachment
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) will join protesters Wednesday to call for President Trump’s impeachment, two progressive advocacy groups announced Tuesday evening. “Rep. Tlaib and advocates will deliver...
View ArticleTlaib to offer impeachment articles against Trump by end of month
The Democratic drumbeat toward impeaching President Trump grew louder Wednesday morning when Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) announced she will soon introduce legislation to oust the president....
View ArticleHoyer: Omar's Israel comments not comparable to King's white...
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) on Wednesday dismissed comparing Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-Minn.) controversial comments on U.S.-Israel relations to the white supremacy remarks made by Rep. Steve...
View ArticleDem frustrations over Omar boil over on both sides
Frustration among House Democrats simmered on Wednesday over Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-Minn.) criticism of Israel, with lawmakers questioning how they should respond to the latest controversy surrounding...
View ArticleOversight panel probing voter hurdles in Georgia
The House Oversight and Reform Committee opened an investigation Wednesday into voting hurdles during Georgia's 2018 gubernatorial election, which was marred by accusations of voter...
View ArticleCalifornia member lambasts Nielsen over separations and asylum
Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-Calif.) rebuked Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen on Wednesday over the administration's application of asylum laws.Barragán questioned Nielsen's claim that...
View ArticleDem leader says party won't be lectured on anti-Semitism by McConnell
The chairman of the House Democratic Caucus fired back at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Wednesday for suggesting that some freshman Democrats were engaging in anti-Semitism.It came...
View ArticleDem lawmaker introduces amendment to lower voting age to 16 in federal elections
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) on Tuesday introduced an amendment to the House election reform bill that would lower the voting age from 18 to 16 in federal elections. "I am honored & excited to be...
View ArticleTrump blasts Democrats amid tensions over Omar
President Trump on Wednesday blasted House Democrats after members balked at officially rebuking Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) over her criticism of Israel that has been widely condemned as anti-Semitic.It...
View ArticleAlaskan becomes longest serving Republican in House history
Dean of the House Don Young (R-Alaska) officially became the longest-serving Republican in House history on Thursday. Young, 85, surpassed former Speaker Joe Cannon’s (R-Ill) record. Top lawmakers on...
View ArticleHouse Democrat accuses Nielsen of lying under oath to Congress
Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-N.Y.) accused Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen of lying to Congress under oath when Nielsen said she was unaware of any migrants deported without the chance to bring...
View ArticleSanders defends Omar: Can't equate anti-Semitism with 'legitimate...
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) defended Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Wednesday amid an avalanche of criticism she’s received over comments about Israel that some have slammed as anti-Semitic.Sanders, who...
View ArticleKamala Harris: Attention surrounding Omar puts her at risk
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) defended Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Thursday as the freshman congresswoman endures a storm of controversy surrounding her criticism of the American Israel Public Affairs...
View ArticleDems under fire put brakes on Omar resolution
House Democratic leaders taking fire from liberals in their caucus put the brakes Wednesday on plans to vote on a measure implicitly rebuking freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) over her comments on...
View ArticleCohen promises to continue cooperating with Congress
President Trump's former longtime attorney Michael Cohen said Wednesday that he would continue to cooperate with Congress should a committee seek further information from him as they probe President...
View ArticleWarren defends Omar from threats of violence over comments on Israel
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday defended Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) after the Minnesota Democrat faced violent threats over comments about Israel she made that some criticized as...
View ArticleThe 2020 candidates who are defending Omar
Presidential candidates on Wednesday defended Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) amid an avalanche of criticism over her comments slamming pro-Israel groups and politicians.Omar drew criticism last week when...
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