After government funding close call, Matt Gaetz says he will push to oust McCarthy as speaker
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support of a large majority of House Republicans, but because the GOP holds such a slim majority, he may need votes from some Democrats to keep his job.
Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman sets off fire alarm during House vote on funding bill
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline.
Lauren Boebert apologizes for vaping in theater and getting booted from musical
The normally combative congresswoman said her actions were not meant to be malicious or cause harm “but the reality is they did."
US House majority is in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, recent Supreme Court ruling
The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.
Rep. Angie Craig attack: Man pleads guilty to assaulting her in DC apartment building
A man pleaded guilty Thursday to assaulting Democratic Rep.
House votes to cancel Biden’s $400 billion student loan handout
The House voted Wednesday to repeal President Biden’s plan to forgo more than $400 billion in federally backed student loan debt.
Biden likely to resume debt limit talks on Tuesday
The nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight. The Treasury Department has said the government could exhaust the ability to pay its bills as early as June 1.
House Speaker McCarthy rounds 100 days in office, faces tough road ahead
Rep. Kevin McCarthy is performing the role as speaker — second in line to the presidency — but the Republican leader allied with Donald Trump remains stubbornly limited in action because of his uneasy grip on the gavel.
White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt
The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.
New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
Maryland US Rep. Jamie Raskin announces cancer diagnosis
Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday he has a “serious but curable form of cancer.”
House votes to release report on Trump's tax returns
A report issued by the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee finds that required IRS audits of Donald Trump were delayed.
What to watch for during Jan. 6 panel final presentation Monday
The committee has called what happened on Jan. 6 an “attempted coup" that warrants criminal prosecution from the Justice Department.
Maxwell Frost, first Gen Z congressman from Florida, denied D.C. apartment over bad credit
Gen-Z Florida Democratic congressman Maxwell Frost came to Twitter to express his struggles with trying to find housing in D.C. as he awaits his new salary to kick in.
Nancy Pelosi documentary shot by her daughter to air on HBO
“Pelosi in the House” will premiere Dec. 13 and will include footage shot during the Jan. 6 insurrection. The film will also capture behind-the-scenes moments at home and work with Nancy Pelosi during pivotal moments.
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Democrats
House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries makes historic bid to lead House Democrats after Pelosi
If elected, the 52-year-old politician would be the first Black leader of a congressional party. House Democrats will elect leaders in a meeting after Thanksgiving.
What lies beneath the world of politics? Explore the haunted halls of Congress
What 200-year-old building wouldn't have a few ghost stories?
Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies in legal challenge to her reelection
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she did not remember liking and making various social media posts surrounding the attack on the U.S. Capitol last year and accusing an opposing lawyer of using chopped videos and twisting her words.