Tag: House of Representatives

Former Democratic National Committee chair Donna Brazile told USA Today that some details that have emerged from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election "absolutely" have her questioning the legitimacy of President Trump. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Donna Brazile on impeaching Trump: ‘Let’s wait’

Katie Leach · November 22, 2017 12:30 am

Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., now faces sexual harassment allegations from two former staffers who worked in his office. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Second woman accuses John Conyers of ‘repeatedly and daily’ sexual harassment

Naomi Lim · November 21, 2017 11:44 pm

According to a report, the Federal Election Commission is asking SEAL PAC, a PAC started by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke when he was a Congressman, to provide more details about its direct mail spending and to account for a $200,000 discrepancy. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Energy and Environment

FEC investigates PAC formerly linked to Ryan Zinke for spending issues

Josh Siegel · November 21, 2017 11:26 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan reiterated his announcement last week that the Committee on House Administration look into how to improve the legislative branch's policies for preventing and responding to sexual harassment. Ryan said, "Additional reforms to the system are under consideration as the committee continues its review. People who work in the House deserve and are entitled to a workplace without harassment or discrimination." (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Paul Ryan calls John Conyers sexual harassment report ‘extremely troubling’

Anna Giaritelli · November 21, 2017 3:27 pm

The defense budget is big. The only thing more costly than spending $700 billion on national security is to not provide that funding. (iStock)

Beltway Confidential

Congress’ budgetary uncertainty is harming the troops

Carter Ham · November 21, 2017 5:01 am

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., received a voicemail at her Washington, D.C., office threatening her life. The voicemail said it was a direct response to Waters' criticism of President Trump. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Man charged after warning Maxine Waters she’ll ‘wind up dead’ if she continues threatening Trump

Naomi Lim · November 21, 2017 12:59 am

"With the Democrats giving us no votes for tax cuts for purely political reasons -- obstructionists -- it will be up to the Republicans to come through for America. I think they will. I hope they will," Trump said before a Cabinet meeting at the White House. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump vows to play a role in House-Senate tax negotiations

Sarah Bedford · November 20, 2017 5:19 pm

For any foreign policy to be successful, the legislative branch must play a vital role, and the House has been leading the way. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Rep. Michael McCaul: Reclaiming the mantle of leadership on the world stage

Rep. Michael McCaul · November 17, 2017 7:51 pm

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said at an event at Hearst that the time and energy wasted on impeaching President Trump could be instead spent pushing issues important to the Democratic Party. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Nancy Pelosi: Impeaching Trump right now is a waste of time

Caitlin Yilek · November 17, 2017 7:43 pm

Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan is facing a challenge from liberal Jon Hoadley, who is embracing the Green New Deal to score an upset in a purple district won by President Trump in 2016.

Fred Upton to run for re-election, drop Senate bid

David M. Drucker · November 17, 2017 1:10 pm

Tax bill heads to Senate floor, with GOP needing to shore up support

Joseph Lawler · November 17, 2017 4:34 am

Some House Republicans supported the healthcare bill but not the tax bill, and vice versa. (iStock)

How Republican lawmakers voted on tax, healthcare bill

Kimberly Leonard · November 16, 2017 8:31 pm