Tag: Congress

House Republicans scoff at Senate for ‘unserious’ spending cut target

David Sivak · April 1, 2025 3:42 pm

President pro tempore of the United States Senate Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in 2024.

Chuck Grassley claims his bill will keep judges ‘from being policymakers’

Jenny Goldsberry · April 1, 2025 3:34 pm

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., pauses before talking to reporters at a news conference, at the Capitol, in Washington, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

First House rule vote under Johnson’s new Congress fails over proxy voting GOP revolt

Rachel Schilke · April 1, 2025 2:16 pm

Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to expand healthcare coverage for rural residents through telehealth

Elaine Mallon · April 1, 2025 1:34 pm

Council of the District of Columbia Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) speaks at a news conference to address the proposed continuing resolution and its effects on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, March 10, 2025.

DC Council wants private meetings with Bowser to discuss ‘political strategy’ in face of hostile Congress

Annabella Rosciglione · April 1, 2025 1:04 pm

President John F. Kennedy waves from his car in a motorcade approximately one minute before he was shot, Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas. Riding with President Kennedy are first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, right, Nellie Connally, second from left, and her husband, Texas Gov. John Connally, far left.

WATCH LIVE: House holds hearing on Kennedy assassination files featuring ‘JFK’ director

Jack Birle · April 1, 2025 1:00 pm

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich walks to the House Chamber before President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Newt Gingrich calls recent federal rulings against Trump a ‘judicial coup d’etat’

Hailey Bullis · April 1, 2025 12:51 pm

Luna’s proxy voting battle hits House floor with GOP divided

Rachel Schilke · April 1, 2025 12:12 pm

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) listens as President Donald Trump speaks.

Congress moves on judicial reforms this week as courts halt Trump’s agenda

Rachel Schilke · April 1, 2025 5:00 am

Senate rushes toward Trump agenda vote with major fights unresolved

David Sivak · March 31, 2025 5:50 pm

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., arrives before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at Wilmington International Airport, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Wilmington, N.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Anna Paulina Luna leaves House Freedom Caucus after divisions on proxy voting bill

Lauren Green · March 31, 2025 5:14 pm

Democratic California Rep. Ami Bera speaks at a news conference about Covered California, the state's insurance market place in Sacramento, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

Bera calls on colleagues to ‘uphold the Constitution’ and fight Trump’s third term

Jenny Goldsberry · March 31, 2025 3:58 pm