Congressional

Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV), chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, speaks at the Capitol.

Seat Trump won by double digits now ‘at risk,’ retiring GOP lawmaker says

Carter Schroppe · October 17, 2026 7:51 pm

President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a campaign rally at Truist Arena, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Highland Heights, Ky.

Where Trump is traveling ahead of the midterm elections: What to know

Attendees wait for President Donald Trump to arrive to speak at a campaign rally at Truist Arena, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Highland Heights, Ky.

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds Kentucky midterm rally in Highland Heights

A Texas state flag waves in the wind backdropped by the NRG Stadium, one of the stadiums that will host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Shapley)

Texas Democratic congressional nominee spends thousands on liquor, cookies, and Mexican food

The U.S. Capitol between leaves on a tree.

Centrist Democrat Hillary Scholten says she received ‘threatening letter’ claiming to be from DSA

From left, American real estate developer Donald Trump and his girlfriend (and future wife), former model Melania Knauss, financier (and future convicted sex offender) Jeffrey Epstein, and British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell pose together at the Mar-a-Lago club, Palm Beach, Florida, February 12, 2000.

Jeffrey Epstein 50th birthday book with Trump note turned over to House Oversight Committee

Lauren Green September 8, 2025 3:23 pm

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) speaks.

Ashley Hinson snags key Senate endorsement from Winning for Women PAC

Rachel Schilke September 8, 2025 11:34 am

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill.

Democrats smell 2026 victory as GOP tries rebranding ‘big, beautiful bill’

Lauren Green September 6, 2025 7:00 am

Modoc County, in California’s northeast corner, is a Republican stronghold. Local ranchers express enthusiasm for the policies of President Donald Trump, in a sign along California State Route 139. (Photo by David Mark)

House Democrats would represent some of California’s reddest realms under redistricting plan

David Mark September 5, 2025 5:07 am

Reps. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-GA), Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Ro Khanna (D-CA) speak at a press conference with Epstein survivors. (Graeme Jennings/ Washington Examiner)

Greene and Massie weigh naming Jeffrey Epstein clients on the House floor

Lauren Green September 4, 2025 5:56 pm

Rep. Don Davis (D-NC) speaks at a campaign event.

North Carolina state senator to challenge Don Davis in toss-up district

Emily Hallas September 4, 2025 1:52 pm

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., listens during a joint subcommittee hearing of the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Massie channels Ron Paul in intraparty battle with Trump

W. James Antle III September 4, 2025 5:00 am

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., center, is joined by House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith, R-Mo., left, and Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., chair of the House Republican Conference, right, as Republicans celebrate after final passage of President Donald Trump's signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans embrace White House nudge to rename ‘big beautiful bill’ ahead of 2026

Rachel Schilke, Zach Halaschak September 3, 2025 7:38 pm

Several victims of Jeffrey Epstein were at a press conference for a bill advocating the release of information related to Epstein.

Six takeaways from Epstein survivors speaking out on Capitol Hill

Lauren Green September 3, 2025 7:05 pm

Chelsea Clinton speaks at the Clinton Global Initiative.

Chelsea Clinton passes on House run for Nadler’s open New York seat

Rachel Schilke September 3, 2025 2:08 pm

Sen. John Sununu (R-NH) leaves the Senate Republican Policy Committee's meeting to hold leadership elections on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008.

John Sununu weighing comeback Senate run in New Hampshire

David Sivak September 3, 2025 10:49 am

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at the Capitol on Sept. 2, 2025 with House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) on the Epstein files. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

House GOP leadership fights back against discharge petitions

Lauren Green September 3, 2025 6:00 am