Tag: House of Representatives

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling rejected Maxine Waters’ protest that the bill violated the terms of the nuclear deal and he mocked the idea that the Iranians would claim that. (AP Photo)

National Security

House votes to expose wealth of Iranian leaders

Joel Gehrke · September 21, 2016 10:18 pm

"They raised the prices, I believe, to get filthy rich at the expense of our constituents," said Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, the top Democrat on the committee. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Cummings: EpiPen CEO raised prices to get ‘filthy rich’

Robert King · September 21, 2016 7:40 pm

FBI Director James Comey will testify before the House Judiciary Committee next week. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

FBI faces more questions on terrorism, Clinton emails next week

Susan Ferrechio · September 21, 2016 6:44 pm

Independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin said Donald Trump's supporters do not understand the nation's basic laws. (screenshot)

Evan McMullin: Trump supporters ‘not too committed to the Constitution’

Anna Giaritelli · September 20, 2016 10:59 pm

McCarthy said "it's always an option" for the House to produce an independent bill. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McCarthy: House is waiting on Senate spending/Zika deal

Susan Ferrechio · September 20, 2016 6:22 pm

Why the Trump Effect Didn’t Disrupt Congressional GOP Primaries

Fred Bauer · September 18, 2016 10:15 am

Former House Speaker John Boehner will serve on Reynolds American's board of directors. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Boehner to serve on tobacco company board

Mariana Barillas · September 15, 2016 4:14 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

Pelosi predicts ‘single digit’ difference in the House

Pelosi predicts ‘single digit’ difference in the House

Mariana Barillas · September 14, 2016 12:25 pm

"This Obamacare provision is a tax hike plain and simple," said Rep. Kevin Brady, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, on the House floor Tuesday. "It makes paying for care more difficult." (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

House votes to roll back Obamacare tax hike

Robert King · September 13, 2016 9:47 pm

House Republicans are eager to ditch the "omnibus" bill and want to try several smaller "minibuses." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

House GOP ditches ‘tarnished’ omnibus bill

Susan Ferrechio · September 10, 2016 4:01 am

Rep. Pete Olson, a four-term congressman from the Houston area, had been serving as vice chairman of the subcommittee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Texas Republican takes on leadership role in House energy committee

Kyle Feldscher · September 7, 2016 6:02 pm