Tag: House of Representatives

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that special counsel Robert Mueller should be allowed to proceed in his investigation of Russia's election meddling. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

National Security

Paul Ryan: Let Robert Mueller do his work

Pete Kasperowicz · June 13, 2017 12:03 pm

"In order to maintain public trust in government, elected officials must answer for what they do and say; this includes 140-character tweets," Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., said in a statement. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Illinois Democrat introduces ‘Covfefe Act’ to preserve Trump’s social media posts

Josh Siegel · June 12, 2017 4:07 pm

One Seat That Should Be Safe

Tony Mecia · June 9, 2017 6:15 am

All Politics Are National

Chris Deaton · June 9, 2017 6:15 am

Greg Gianforte, who apologized for the assault last week, was fined $385, given 40 hours of community service and ordered to undergo at least 20 hours of anger management therapy. (AP Photo/Matt Volz, File)

Greg Gianforte to be arraigned, sentenced in court this Monday

Anna Giaritelli · June 8, 2017 10:53 pm

Bill would undo the rules the Obama administration imposed on the financial sector in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

GOP replacement for Dodd-Frank financial rules passes House

Joseph Lawler · June 8, 2017 8:39 pm

"I am grateful to the Steering Committee and the Conference as a whole for this opportunity to serve," Gowdy said in a statement. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trey Gowdy picked to lead House Oversight Committee

Pete Kasperowicz · June 8, 2017 7:21 pm

"The president is new at this," Ryan, R-Wis., told reporters Thursday as Comey testified in the Senate about his private meetings with Trump. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

Paul Ryan: Trump’s private meeting with James Comey a rookie mistake

Susan Ferrechio · June 8, 2017 4:07 pm

As they work to craft their own healthcare legislation, Senate Republicans don't appear to have learned from their House colleagues' mistakes. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Is Senate leadership making the same mistakes that killed the House GOP’s March ACHA vote?

Emily Jashinsky · June 7, 2017 4:40 pm

Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., the vice chairwoman of the Democratic caucus, said Wednesday that House Democrats should "step aside" and see if Republicans can get enough support on board for a clean debt limit hike. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House Democrats threaten to leave GOP in the lurch on debt ceiling

Al Weaver · June 7, 2017 4:10 pm

The Senate Budget Committee said the legislation complies with the rules for reconciliation set by the Senate parliamentarian. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House Obamacare repeal bill meets Senate rules for simple majority vote

Robert King · June 6, 2017 9:46 pm

One of the moves Congress and the FDA are looking at is a loophole that major pharmaceutical companies use to stop generic makers from creating a cheaper copy.

FDA takes bigger role in lowering drug prices

Robert King · June 5, 2017 4:01 am