Tag: Republicans

House Passes Bill Barring Iran ‘Ransom’ Payments Under Veto Threat

Jenna Lifhits · September 23, 2016 11:32 am

Republicans argued that releasing detainees from Guantanamo Bay puts the nation's national security at risk if detainees engage in terrorism following their transfer. (AP Photo/Ben Fox)

National Security

House approves bill to ban Gitmo transfers for remainder of Obama’s term

Jacqueline Klimas · September 15, 2016 2:28 pm

The proposal would change the rules so that a majority vote by the ruling party would be required before a member can introduce a special resolution that would trigger a vote to vacate the speaker's chair. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

GOP moves to protect House speaker with rule change

Susan Ferrechio · September 14, 2016 5:19 pm

Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen "engaged in a pattern of conduct that is incompatible with his duties as an officer of the United States," Rep. John Fleming said. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Republicans move to impeach IRS chief

Susan Ferrechio, Joel Gehrke · September 13, 2016 4:36 pm

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, a former congressman from the Hoosier State, told reporters at Republican National Committee headquarters that his return to Washington and meeting with the House Republican conference was "emotional." (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Pence emphasizes GOP support as predecessor meets with Libertarian

Ryan Lovelace · September 13, 2016 4:14 pm

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said she doesn't think Democrats deserve any punishment for commandeering the House floor and disrupting legislative business from June 22 until June 23. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Pelosi dares GOP to punish Dems for sit-in

Susan Ferrechio · September 8, 2016 7:18 pm

Rep. Ed Royce, R-Calif., said the National Security Council staff has grown from 100 people at the beginning of President George W. Bush's presidency to more than 400 today (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File)

National Security

House Republicans push to shrink size of National Security Council

Jamie McIntyre · September 8, 2016 4:23 pm

Politics at the Pentagon

Jim Swift · September 7, 2016 6:20 pm

"Mike Pence is a great friend and a true conservative, and I'm grateful that he's coming to rally our members down the homestretch," House Speaker Paul Ryan said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Pence to visit with House Republicans next week

Gabby Morrongiello · September 6, 2016 7:46 pm

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy didn't say what bill will be called up to protest the payment, but he indicated there would be some legislative response once lawmakers return to work next week. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House Republicans plan vote against Obama’s ‘ransom’ payment to Iran

Susan Ferrechio · August 31, 2016 7:18 pm

House GOP Plan Routs Obamacare in Nonpartisan Scoring

Jeffrey H. Anderson · August 31, 2016 3:46 pm

NRCC's fundraising has consistently trailed the DCCC's and currently stands $19 million behind the Democrats' $133 million. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

DCCC still beating its GOP rival at fundraising

Anna Giaritelli · August 20, 2016 3:16 am