Republicans choose violence in bonkers day on Capitol Hill
A series of shouting matches and physical altercations show that the party of Trump has abandoned any sense of decorum.
By Jesse Valentine - November 16, 2023A series of shouting matches and physical altercations show that the party of Trump has abandoned any sense of decorum.
By Jesse Valentine - November 16, 2023'To me, this country is craving people that are problem solvers who will work and put the partisan politics aside,' Hertel said.
By Alyssa Burr - October 20, 2023The House has been without a leader for two weeks, leaving Congress unable to pass any bills or approve any funding.
By Emily Singer - October 19, 2023The New York Republican had to refund thousands of dollars to past contributors, according to his campaign finance reports.
By Emily Singer - October 16, 2023Rep. Steve Scalise, their nominee to replace Speaker Kevin McCarthy, withdrew Thursday due to lack of GOP support.
By Josh Israel - October 13, 2023The Democratic candidates offer a sharp contrast with Republican incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
By Josh Israel - October 11, 2023Reps. Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan, and Kevin Hern are all vying for the job of leading the unruly House GOP.
By Emily Singer - October 06, 2023The California Republican could barely shepherd must-pass legislation through the House or govern his own conference.
By Emily Singer - October 04, 2023The California Republican told his conference that he would not run for the job again.
By Associated Press - October 04, 2023Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the abortion drug mifepristone should be available in the United States.
By Emily Singer - September 29, 2023The Biden administration said if a shutdown occurs, nearly 2,000 projects would experience delays.
By Oliver Willis - September 29, 2023The right flank of the House Republican caucus has vowed to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker if he doesn't adhere to its demands.
By Emily Singer - September 21, 2023Pennsylvania’s eight Republican representatives have filed more than 100 bills, but few would address the campaign priorities the party promised it would tackle.
By Josh Israel - August 22, 2023Businesses, workers, and consumers are already seeing benefits from the Biden administration’s climate protection and clean energy investments.
By Josh Israel and Oliver Willis - August 18, 2023Wisconsin’s six Republican representatives have filed more than 75 bills, but few would address the party’s promised priorities.
By Josh Israel - August 17, 2023Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act, which would have slashed emergency loans to farms struck by natural disasters.
By Emily Singer - August 16, 2023“It’s all about revenge politics to keep Trump’s base,” says one independent voter.
By Associated Press - August 09, 2023Currently only 18% of top House staffers are people of color.
By Oliver Willis - August 03, 2023Republican Rep. Dave Schweikert called Democrats immoral for fighting against cuts to Medicare and Social Security.
By Emily Singer - August 03, 2023The Department of Labor reported earlier this month that inflation growth decreased in June to the lowest level since 2021.
By Oliver Willis - July 27, 2023Democrats said the Schools Not Shelters Act would do ‘nothing to protect resources for students and schools or address physical safety.’
By Josh Israel - July 20, 2023Vance's bill would criminalize the provision of puberty blockers and hormone treatments to most people under the age of 18.
By Will Fritz - July 19, 2023House Democrats said they will introduce a resolution to censure the New York Republican, who was caught telling numerous lies about his background and work history.
By Emily Singer - July 18, 2023Two hundred and twenty-one GOP lawmakers also voted to bar gender-affirming health care.
By Josh Israel - July 14, 2023House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says far-right extremist Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘is one of the best members we have.’
By Josh Israel - July 12, 2023Former President Donald Trump is 'the only Republican to win a Presidential race here since 1988,' the six Michigan GOP lawmakers said.
By Emily Singer - July 11, 2023Despite claims that they oppose politicization of the impeachment process, GOP House members are pushing to impeach President Joe Biden and members of his team.
By Josh Israel - June 27, 2023The resolution would have called for the California Democrat to be fined $16 million, but it was tabled.
By Josh Israel - June 14, 2023The Republican caucus says Democrats must meet all their demands before they'll agree to raise the debt ceiling.
By Josh Israel - May 24, 2023The Georgia Republican questioned whether a stepmother is a real parent and called a Cabinet secretary a liar during committee hearings.
By Emily Singer - April 27, 2023