Tag: House of Representatives

Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Ill., chairman of the House Health Subcommittee, said the opioid epidemic is "completely overwhelming us." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Peter Roskam: ‘Big plan’ on opioids is a ‘pipe dream’

Kimberly Leonard · March 5, 2018 8:52 pm

Signs are clear that Democrats have a major enthusiasm advantage when it comes to the 2018 midterms, political analyst Charlie Cook said, which could give Democrats, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., the House. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Charlie Cook: 60 percent chance GOP would lose House if elections were today

Joseph Lawler · March 5, 2018 5:55 pm

Paul Ryan Speaks Out Against Trump's Tariffs

Haley Byrd · March 5, 2018 5:55 pm

Conor Lamb (pictured right) stands with a veteran at a campaign event at the American Legion Post 902 in Houston, Pa. Lamb, a Marine veteran and assistant U.S. attorney, is running against against Republican Rick Saccone in the special election to replace former Rep. Tim Murphy, who resigned in disgrace over a sex scandal. (Justin Merriman / Washington Examiner)

Is Conor Lamb the new model Democrat? Or will progressives come for him next?

Salena Zito · March 4, 2018 5:01 am

Neither the House nor the Senate is expected to take up a gun control measure next week, despite urging from the public and President Trump. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Energy and Environment

Next week: Congress to focus on spending, reg reform instead of stalled gun bill

Susan Ferrechio · March 3, 2018 2:00 pm

Worker centers, such as Fast Food Justice, look and sound like labor unions, but their classification allow them to avoid labor regulations. (screenshot)

Worker centers: How unions circumvent federal rules

Rep. Francis Rooney · March 2, 2018 5:01 am

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., sent a letter to the House on Thursday asking for a "full retroactive" repeal of Obamacare's individual mandate. Meadows is concerned that Americans may not realize that they still face penalties if they don't have health insurance in 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Mark Meadows wants ‘retroactive’ repeal of Obamacare’s individual mandate this tax season

Daniel Chaitin · March 2, 2018 12:49 am

Beltway Confidential

Utah House of Representatives releases early contender for worst political video of 2018

Emily Jashinsky · March 1, 2018 9:59 pm

The video, set to the theme song from "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," describes the bill-making process. (Screenshot)

Utah lawmakers released a rap video Thursday and Twitter users freaked out

Mandy Mayfield · March 1, 2018 9:18 pm

Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-Ill., will face Democratic candidate Marie Newman for the 3rd Congressional District seat in a March 20 primary. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais File)

A Dan Lipinski defeat could spur future primary challenges

Laura Barrón-López · March 1, 2018 5:01 am

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on Tuesday that the Justice Department's inspector general will investigate alleged abuses of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a move condemned by President Trump on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

13 Republicans ask Jeff Sessions to appoint second special counsel to investigate FBI, DOJ

Daniel Chaitin · February 28, 2018 11:13 pm

Wednesday was perhaps the best snapshot of President Trump thus far, showing all the various elements of his personality and presidency, and in the end, it was a mix of the bad, the good, and the excellent. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

Wednesday’s tale of the 3 Trumps: the bad, the good, and the excellent

Tom Rogan · February 28, 2018 9:26 pm