Tag: House of Representatives

Trump Jr.'s attorney submitted a letter addressing comments made by three California Democratic members of the panel: Rep. Adam Schiff, the panel's ranking member, and Reps. Jackie Speier and Eric Swalwell. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

National Security

Donald Trump Jr. cites three Democrats in request for probe into leaks of his House Intelligence Committee testimony

Diana Stancy Correll · December 13, 2017 2:57 am

"History will judge us all," Rep. Al Green said Tuesday.

House Democrat vows another vote to impeach Trump

Caitlin Yilek · December 12, 2017 6:24 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan said, "Tax reform is what people need right now and I'm so thrilled that we are so close to the finish line." House and Senate lawmakers are scheduled to meet formally on Wednesday to begin hashing out the differences between the two versions of the tax code. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Paul Ryan: We are ‘so close’ to passing tax reform

Susan Ferrechio · December 12, 2017 4:04 pm

Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., said his bipartisan healthcare legislation crafted with Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., would make an excellent Christmas gift for Americans this year. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Lamar Alexander: Obamacare bill a ‘Christmas present’ for Americans

Robert King · December 12, 2017 1:25 am

The Joint Committee on Taxation's findings on the House tax bill line up with assessments of the GOP legislation from outside groups such as the Tax Policy Center and the Tax Foundation, which have found that the tax cuts would accelerate commerce, but not enough to fully pay for themselves. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Official scorekeeper: House tax bill wouldn’t boost economic growth enough to offset cost

Joseph Lawler · December 11, 2017 11:01 pm

Rep. Alcee Hasting's former staffer, Winsome Packer, worked for the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and accused Hastings (pictured above) of "unwelcome touching" and "unwelcome sexual advances" in a lawsuit. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Former female commission staffer received $220,000 settlement for case against Florida Democrat Alcee Hastings

Melissa Quinn · December 9, 2017 4:04 pm

Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., has said he never physically intimidated, coerced, or attempted to have any sexual contact with any member of his congressional staff, despite reports to the otherwise. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

Politico screws up creepy Trent Franks surrogacy scoop

Becket Adams · December 9, 2017 3:05 am

Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., declared his resignation this week amid sexual misconduct allegations. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)

Date set for Michigan special election to replace John Conyers

Daniel Chaitin · December 8, 2017 9:49 pm

Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., said in a statement that his wife was admitted to a hospital Thursday night due to a recurring health issue and that Friday would be his last day as a sitting member of Congress. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trent Franks resigns immediately from Congress, cites wife’s hospitalization after surrogacy revelations

Al Weaver · December 8, 2017 8:38 pm

"If they want a shutdown, frankly the ball's in their court. Democrats have so far been crystal clear about where we stand. We want to keep our government open," Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., warned. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Democrats: GOP will bear the blame for a Christmas government shutdown

Anna Giaritelli · December 8, 2017 8:34 pm

Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, has called on Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, to step down after it was revealed he had used taxpayers' dollars to settle a sexual harassment case filed by a former staffer.

Republican Mia Love calls on Blake Farenthold to resign amid sexual harassment allegations

Diana Stancy Correll · December 8, 2017 1:42 am

Trent Franks Resigns from Congress Over Surrogacy Comments Rather than Face Ethics Committee Investigation

Andrew Egger · December 8, 2017 12:33 am