Tag: House of Representatives

Russian President Vladimir Putin's expression of support for Qatar marks another instance of his country's cozying up to traditional U.S. allies at a time of tension between the United States and some of its partners. (Sergei Savostyanov/TASS News Agency Pool Photo via AP)

Beltway Confidential

The House must join the Senate in sanctioning Russia

Tom Rogan · June 15, 2017 8:23 pm

Who’s playing in the 2017 congressional baseball game?

Matthew Trunko · June 15, 2017 6:39 pm

Georgia Rep. Barry Loudermilk is a member of the Republican baseball team. He called for letting members carry weapons.

Washington Secrets

House members do carry guns, but nobody knows who, how many

Paul Bedard · June 15, 2017 6:21 pm

In Georgia’s Special Election, Trump Might As Well Be on the Ballot

Chris Deaton · June 15, 2017 10:30 am

President Trump said the shooter in the mass shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice on Wednesday died from injuries after police returned fire. A 66-year-old man named James T. Hodgkinson from Belleville, Ill., has been identified by police as the shooter, according to reports. (Derik Holtmann/Belleville News-Democrat via AP)

National Security

Trump: Suspect in GOP congressional baseball practice shooting has died

Alex Pappas · June 14, 2017 3:44 pm

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise's office announced Wednesday there will be no votes today in the House of Representatives after Scalise was shot during practice for the congressional baseball game earlier Wednesday morning. (Washington Examiner)

House cancels votes after Steve Scalise shot in Virginia

Al Weaver · June 14, 2017 1:55 pm

Pugnacious Politics in the Palmetto State

Tony Mecia · June 14, 2017 9:45 am

President Trump wants the Supreme Court to review the petition immediately. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Republican healthcare reforms tiptoe timidly toward disaster

Washington Examiner · June 14, 2017 4:01 am

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who was once a top choice for Trump's running mate, said there are too many "high-powered" lawyers working in the special counsel's investigation "to go home without a scalp." (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)

Newt Gingrich: Jeff Sessions ‘clearly won’ hearing

Anna Giaritelli · June 14, 2017 3:07 am

The House Minority Leader made the comment in a closed-door meeting with rank-and-file Democratic members. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Nancy Pelosi: Trump will ‘self-impeach’

Anna Giaritelli · June 13, 2017 10:49 pm

Committee members wouldn't confirm when the hearing will be. (AP)

Trump’s personal lawyer says he’s been asked to testify before House committee

Melissa Quinn · June 13, 2017 5:31 pm

Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., has been appointed to lead the powerful House Oversight and Government Reform Committee after Chairman Jason Chaffetz leaves Congress at the end of month. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trey Gowdy becomes the new chairman of House Oversight committee

Kyle Feldscher · June 13, 2017 5:01 pm