Republicans know January 6 is a political loser. So they’re trying to rewrite history Republican attempts to rewrite history will not go the way they expect, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023
Democrats mock Biden impeachment inquiry as GOP trying to make Trump happy Republicans insist evidence is ‘alarming’ but are walking back Hunter Biden public hearing as Democrats say they have nothing incriminating The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
How Speaker Mike Johnson kept pushing to overturn the 2020 election Speaker Mike Johnson pushed same debunked conspiracy theories that led to guilty plea from Trump lawyer Sidney Powell The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Thursday briefing: Mike Johnson is the new House of Representatives’ speaker, but for how long? After much ado, the GOP made their choice – a leading figure in the Republican attempt to overturn the 2020 election – but he faces the same bind as his predecessor The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023
In a raucous vote, House GOP picks a mild-mannered speaker The boos and cheers said it all during the vote for Mike Johnson, whose first speech as speaker was much more restrained. Roll Call · Oct 25, 2023
House speaker paralysis is confusing – a political scientist explains what's happening Political observers, most Americans and even members of Congress can’t remember a battle for the post of speaker of the U.S. House as fraught as the one that began back in January 2023 and continues still, 10 months later. The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023
Jordan sat stone-faced for another speaker vote. But Boehner got a laugh The chamber broke out in laughter when Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania called out the name of John Boehner, who once called Jordan a “legislative terrorist.” Roll Call · Oct 18, 2023
Jim Jordan called out for failure to pass any legislation in 16 years before House speaker vote Rep Aguilar slammed Mr Jordan as a ‘legislative terrorist’ The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
‘Oh, come on!’ Groans and gritted teeth as Jordan loses first speaker round As Jim Jordan came up short Tuesday afternoon, visitors watching from the gallery said this was — and wasn’t — planned. Roll Call · Oct 17, 2023
Another push to remove Santos from House, this time from some Republicans - Roll Call A group of first-term New York Republicans said Wednesday they will push to expel fellow New York Rep. George Santos from Congress. Roll Call · Oct 11, 2023
Chuck Schumer says he is ‘disturbed’ by Bob Menendez bribery charges Senate majority leader says fellow Democrat has fallen ‘way short’ of senatorial standards but stops short of calling for resignation The Guardian - US · Sep 27, 2023
‘Dreamers’ need not apply: DACA recipients still can’t work for Congress - Roll Call “Round and round in this circle we go. And the people who get hurt the most are the DACA recipients,” says Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales. Roll Call · Jul 27, 2023
Impeachment talk boosts potential for Hill drama after August recess - Roll Call Congress has all the ingredients for a political pressure cooker when members return from the long August recess. Roll Call · Jul 27, 2023
McCarthy squeezes Democrats over ‘racist state’ comments about Israel WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a resolution Tuesday declaring that Israel is not a “racist state,” effectively rebuking Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., who said Saturday that it was. Los Angeles Times · Jul 18, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 Kingmaker California? US House control could hinge on district battles in famously liberal state California is again emerging as a critical battleground in the fight to control the U.S. House
The Texas Tribune · Jun 13, 2023 In U.S. House, the far right gains a powerful spending-cuts ally in Texas Republican Kay Granger The chair of the House Appropriations Committee vows to hold spending bills to 2022 levels to counter “years of out-of-control spending.”
Roll Call · May 23, 2023 Wide gulf between debt limit negotiators as time grows short - Roll Call With just nine days left before the government may not be able to pay all its bills, GOP negotiators said zero progress is being made.
Roll Call · May 16, 2023 Recess starting to feel distant as debt limit deadline nears - Roll Call The federal government is expected to run out of enough funds to pay all its bills on time as soon as June 1.
Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023 Editorial: Stand united on Taiwan: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy does in right in leading bipartisan meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who doesn’t always speak for America, did so with moral clarity when he met visiting Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen this week along with a bipartisan group including the House’s No. 3 Democrat, Pete Aguilar, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, and praised “a successful democracy, thriving…
Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023 Nashville shooting unearths familiar partisan split on gun bills WASHINGTON — The shooting at a private school in Nashville has reignited a debate in Congress over American gun violence, but there’s still no clear line for lawmakers to pass further legislation on the issue.
Roll Call · Mar 28, 2023 Nashville shooting unearths familiar partisan split on gun bills - Roll Call The shooting at a private school in Nashville has reignited a debate in Congress over American gun violence.
Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023 Senate votes to overturn DC criminal code changes WASHINGTON — The Senate cleared a disapproval resolution Wednesday to block a District of Columbia bill that would have overhauled the criminal code, sending it to President Joe Biden’s desk.
Roll Call · Mar 8, 2023 Senate votes to overturn DC criminal code changes - Roll Call The Senate cleared a measure Wednesday to nullify a controversial D.C. law, sending it to President Joe Biden for his expected signature.
The Guardian - US · Mar 4, 2023 Doubts vanish as Democrats unite over Biden’s 2024 bid: ‘He will win’ House Democrats issues’ conference sees lawmakers across party’s ideological spectrum embrace idea of president’s re-election
Roll Call · Mar 1, 2023 Democrats see laws they passed last year as route back to majority After losing a net of nine seats in November, House Democrats are holding a party conference with President Joe Biden as a leadoff speaker.