Congress

2023-10-17 22:04:31
by Dan McCue
Jordan Loses First Vote in Bid to Become Speaker

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, the combative co-founder of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, failed to garner the 217... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, the combative co-founder of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, failed to garner the 217 votes he needed to become the next House speaker Tuesday, after 20 members of his conference broke ranks and voted... Read More

2023-10-13 20:55:16
by Dan McCue
Now It’s Jim Jordan’s Turn: Can He Secure the Votes to be Speaker?

WASHINGTON — The House Republican conference nominated Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to be the next speaker on Friday, but he... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House Republican conference nominated Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to be the next speaker on Friday, but he now faces the same question that ultimately pushed Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., out of the race. Can he garner... Read More

2023-10-13 18:21:33
by Dan McCue
Georgia Rep to Challenge Jordan for Speaker

WASHINGTON – Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., a member of Congress since 2011, has announced that he is challenging Rep. Jim... Read More

WASHINGTON – Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., a member of Congress since 2011, has announced that he is challenging Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio to be the next House speaker. Scott, whose Georgia district runs down the middle of the state, from... Read More

2023-10-13 16:03:40
by Dan McCue
Scalise Exits Speaker's Race, Leaving Conference Scrambling After 'Airing of Grievances'

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., withdrew from the race to be the next speaker of the House... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., withdrew from the race to be the next speaker of the House Thursday night, a stunning development that appears to have left his Republican conference in a state of absolute dysfunction. Scalise... Read More

2023-10-12 20:44:10
by Tom Ramstack
DC Officials Endure Congressional Criticism for Rising Crime Rate and Lax Prosecutions

WASHINGTON — A congressional panel cast doubt on the District of Columbia’s ability to control its own problems Thursday as... Read More

WASHINGTON — A congressional panel cast doubt on the District of Columbia’s ability to control its own problems Thursday as violent crime surges in the nation’s capital while it drops in most other U.S. cities. The victims have included members... Read More

2023-10-11 13:19:58
by Dan McCue
Santos Slapped With 10 New Criminal Counts in Superseding Indictment

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., who’ll be voting for the next House speaker in coming days, was... Read More

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., who’ll be voting for the next House speaker in coming days, was charged with 10 new criminal counts on Tuesday, including identity theft. The superseding indictment filed in the U.S. District Court... Read More

2023-10-07 20:29:41
by Dan McCue
Speaker’s Office in Capitol Becomes Temporary Tourist Attraction

WASHINGTON — It started happening as soon as the day’s U.S. Capitol tours began Friday morning. First there’d be an... Read More

WASHINGTON — It started happening as soon as the day’s U.S. Capitol tours began Friday morning. First there’d be an abrupt swivel of the head. Then fingers would point. And finally cellphones appeared as tourists, arms outstretched, tried to capture... Read More

2023-10-06 20:04:27
by Tom Ramstack
Santos' Former Campaign Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charge

NEW YORK — The former treasurer for the election campaign of U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., pleaded guilty Thursday to... Read More

NEW YORK — The former treasurer for the election campaign of U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to defraud after admitting she helped to report fake loans the New York Republican claimed he made to his... Read More

2023-10-06 14:07:05
by Dan McCue
Trump Endorses Jordan as Hunt for Support in House Speaker Race Continues

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump, long known for his penchant for the wee small hours, delivered a Friday morning... Read More

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump, long known for his penchant for the wee small hours, delivered a Friday morning eye-opener when he threw his support behind Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, in the race to become the next House speaker.... Read More

2023-10-05 20:20:23
by Dan McCue
A New Map, New District to Feature in Alabama Congressional Races in 2024

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A panel of three federal judges on Thursday settled a long-running controversy over Alabama’s congressional district map,... Read More

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A panel of three federal judges on Thursday settled a long-running controversy over Alabama’s congressional district map, selecting a version that could go a long way to determining which party controls the House of Representatives after 2024.... Read More

Kevin McCarthy's Ouster Could Cost the GOP Its Best Fundraiser Heading Into 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin McCarthy spent years raising mountains of Republican campaign cash, flying around the country to recruit top candidates in... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin McCarthy spent years raising mountains of Republican campaign cash, flying around the country to recruit top candidates in key districts and painstakingly building political relationships as he worked his way toward becoming speaker of the House. Now that... Read More

Meta and X Questioned by Lawmakers Over Lack of Rules Against AI-Generated Political Deepfakes

Deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence are having their moment this year, at least when it comes to making it look,... Read More

Deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence are having their moment this year, at least when it comes to making it look, or sound, like celebrities did something uncanny. Tom Hanks hawking a dental plan. Pope Francis wearing a stylish puffer jacket.... Read More

2023-10-04 20:17:10
by Dan McCue
Majority Leader Scalise Enters Speaker Race

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., has entered the race to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.,... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., has entered the race to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., setting up a two-way contest for the post against Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. In a lengthy letter to the members... Read More

2023-10-04 18:18:04
by Dan McCue
Speaker Pro Tem Kicks Pelosi, Hoyer Out of ‘Hideaway’ Offices

WASHINGTON — The anticipated retribution for the ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., began quickly Tuesday night just... Read More

WASHINGTON — The anticipated retribution for the ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., began quickly Tuesday night just hours after Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., took over the chamber as speaker pro tempore. First, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi,... Read More

2023-10-04 16:43:59
by Dan McCue
Jim Jordan First to Formally Announce Bid for Speaker

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has formally entered the race to be the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has formally entered the race to be the next House speaker. Jordan began circulating a letter to his Republican colleagues, seeking their support for his bid, shortly after... Read More

2023-10-03 21:29:03
by Dan McCue
In Historic Vote, House Votes to Remove McCarthy as Speaker

WASHINGTON — For the first time in its history, members of the House of Representatives voted to remove a speaker... Read More

WASHINGTON — For the first time in its history, members of the House of Representatives voted to remove a speaker of the House, ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., from the seat after just 269 days in the office. In the... Read More

2023-10-03 17:34:10
by Dan McCue
House Passes Mace Bill on Fed Job Requirements

WASHINGTON — The House gave its overwhelming bipartisan support Monday night to a bill aimed at modernizing federal cybersecurity job... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House gave its overwhelming bipartisan support Monday night to a bill aimed at modernizing federal cybersecurity job requirements to foster a more diverse and competitive workforce. The bill, which was introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and... Read More

2023-10-03 16:53:02
by Dan McCue
As Gaetz, McCarthy Feud Nears Climax, New Dems Say Speaker ‘Not Trustworthy’

WASHINGTON — As the showdown between Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., neared its climax on... Read More

WASHINGTON — As the showdown between Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., neared its climax on Tuesday, the chair of the largest coalition of Democrats in the chamber said the speaker is “simply not trustworthy.” The... Read More

US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas Carjacked by Three Armed Attackers About a Mile From Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar was carjacked by three armed attackers but was unharmed, the Texas Democrat's office said. Cuellar’s... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar was carjacked by three armed attackers but was unharmed, the Texas Democrat's office said. Cuellar’s chief of staff Jacob Hochberg released a statement Monday night saying: “As Congressman Cuellar was parking his car this evening,... Read More

2023-10-01 14:47:12
by Dan McCue
Senate Votes, President Signs, Shutdown Averted

WASHINGTON — With just over three hours to spare, the Senate last night passed a bipartisan bill to avert a... Read More

WASHINGTON — With just over three hours to spare, the Senate last night passed a bipartisan bill to avert a government shutdown, and President Joe Biden signed it just before the midnight deadline. The measure will fund the federal government... Read More

2023-09-30 20:10:39
by Dan McCue
House Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Senate Plans Vote Saturday Night

WASHINGTON — After multiple failed attempts, the House on Saturday approved a “clean” stopgap funding bill in a last-ditch bid... Read More

WASHINGTON — After multiple failed attempts, the House on Saturday approved a “clean” stopgap funding bill in a last-ditch bid to avert a government shutdown, sending the measure to the Senate with just hours to spare. In the end, after... Read More

2023-09-29 20:15:02
by Dan McCue
Disorder in the House; Last Gasp Bid to Avert Shutdown Crushed in Chamber Vote

WASHINGTON — A last gasp attempt to keep the federal government fully funded beyond this weekend turned into a crushing... Read More

WASHINGTON — A last gasp attempt to keep the federal government fully funded beyond this weekend turned into a crushing defeat for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Friday as 21 hard-right members of his conference voted against the plan... Read More

Biden's Speech and Takeaways From the House Impeachment Hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Thursday are holding the first hearing of their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden and their effort to... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Thursday are holding the first hearing of their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden and their effort to tie the him to the business dealings to his son Hunter. It’s a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin... Read More

2023-09-27 20:44:15
by Tom Ramstack
Congress Looks to Private Sector to Recover Pandemic Loans Lost to Fraud

WASHINGTON — Shocking new figures on how much of the COVID-19 pandemic relief bailout funds went to fraud prompted a... Read More

WASHINGTON — Shocking new figures on how much of the COVID-19 pandemic relief bailout funds went to fraud prompted a U.S. House committee on Wednesday to consider private sector strategies to recover more of the money for the government. The... Read More

2023-09-27 18:02:15
by Dan McCue
How a Government Shutdown Would Affect Federal Health Programs

WASHINGTON — With uncertainty continuing to swirl around Capitol Hill, conversations have begun to focus not on if there will... Read More

WASHINGTON — With uncertainty continuing to swirl around Capitol Hill, conversations have begun to focus not on if there will be a partial shutdown of the federal government come midnight on Saturday, but on how that almost inevitable shutdown will... Read More

2023-09-26 14:38:18
by Dan McCue
Vilsack Warns Farmers, Children Will Feel Shutdown’s Effect Almost Immediately

WASHINGTON — With a partial federal shutdown growing ever more likely come midnight Saturday, the Biden administration on Monday began... Read More

WASHINGTON — With a partial federal shutdown growing ever more likely come midnight Saturday, the Biden administration on Monday began underscoring the consequences of Congress not quickly taking steps to avert it. At Monday afternoon’s press briefing at the White... Read More

2023-09-25 19:18:33
by Dan McCue
Capitol Moving Ever Closer to a Shutdown

WASHINGTON — With both the House and Senate out for the Yom Kippur holiday, movement in the House on its... Read More

WASHINGTON — With both the House and Senate out for the Yom Kippur holiday, movement in the House on its glacial effort to avoid a government shutdown won’t resume until Tuesday. But this past tropical storm-soaked weekend saw a flurry... Read More

2023-09-22 21:25:28
by Dan McCue
House GOP Seeks to Regroup After Continuing Resolution, DoD Bill Fizzle

WASHINGTON — You could tell Capitol Hill was bristling Thursday morning, even before you got within 100 yards of the... Read More

WASHINGTON — You could tell Capitol Hill was bristling Thursday morning, even before you got within 100 yards of the Capitol building itself. Walking up First Street SE, past Bullfeathers, the popular Capitol Hill eatery, an indistinct conversation between passersby... Read More

2023-09-22 15:58:35
by Kate Michael
Stabenow Believes Farm Bill Passage Is 'Doable,' but Complicated

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With House Republicans in an uproar and the Senate only now leaning into getting its version of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With House Republicans in an uproar and the Senate only now leaning into getting its version of fiscal year 2024's spending plans done, it's a certainty that the farm bill, which sets the nation's agricultural policy for... Read More

2023-09-22 15:55:14
by Dan McCue
Zelenskyy Receives Mixed Reception in DC Visit to Shore Up Support

WASHINGTON — Nine months after being accorded “rock star” treatment during his first visit here in the wake of the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Nine months after being accorded “rock star” treatment during his first visit here in the wake of the Russian invasion of his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a markedly different welcome on Thursday. While a certain amount... Read More

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