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2023-11-07 22:36:18
by Dan McCue
House Republicans Considering Two Stopgap Spending Plans

WASHINGTON — House Republicans emerged from their weekly conference meeting on Tuesday with two proposed stopgap plans vying for consensus... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Republicans emerged from their weekly conference meeting on Tuesday with two proposed stopgap plans vying for consensus ahead of a hard Nov. 17 deadline, when government spending approvals run out. The first is a so-called “laddered CR”... Read More

2023-11-06 21:39:17
by Dan McCue
Capitol Police Confiscate Guns, Capture Thugs After Barricade Crash

WASHINGTON — Two armed men were arrested on multiple charges after crashing into a Capitol Complex vehicle barricade early Sunday... Read More

WASHINGTON — Two armed men were arrested on multiple charges after crashing into a Capitol Complex vehicle barricade early Sunday morning. The apprehension of the men started as so many of these things do on the Hill, with an officer... Read More

2023-11-02 20:23:08
by Dan McCue
Farm Bill Expected to Take Some Time, but ‘We’ll Get There,’ Policy Expert Says

WASHINGTON — After three weeks of what even newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., concedes was a time of... Read More

WASHINGTON — After three weeks of what even newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., concedes was a time of “tumult,” the House is once again working on legislation to fund the government, support U.S. allies abroad and, not least,... Read More

2023-11-02 15:26:42
by Dan McCue
Santos Survives Expulsion Vote in House

WASHINGTON — Embattled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., survived a floor vote to expel him from Congress on Wednesday, but his... Read More

WASHINGTON — Embattled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., survived a floor vote to expel him from Congress on Wednesday, but his legal and political troubles are far from over. In the next two weeks, the House Ethics Committee is expected to... Read More

2023-11-01 21:31:15
by Tom Ramstack
Judiciary Committee to Investigate DOJ for Alleged 'Spying' on Lawmakers

WASHINGTON — House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, continued his crusade this week to prove the Biden administration is... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, continued his crusade this week to prove the Biden administration is “weaponized” against conservatives by announcing an investigation of the Justice Department. As part of the investigation, he sent letters to... Read More

2023-10-30 20:31:26
by Dan McCue
Biden Issues ‘Landmark’ Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday issued the first-ever executive order regulating artificial intelligence, imposing sweeping new consumer, security... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday issued the first-ever executive order regulating artificial intelligence, imposing sweeping new consumer, security and rights protections, while also striving to promote innovation and competition. In a call with reporters on Sunday, a senior... Read More

2023-10-27 17:09:40
by Dan McCue
Johnson Lays Out Ambitious Agenda for House

WASHINGTON — Newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has ambitions that include passing all eight remaining fiscal year 2024... Read More

WASHINGTON — Newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has ambitions that include passing all eight remaining fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills by mid-November, passing the House version of the farm bill two weeks later, and laying the groundwork in... Read More

2023-10-26 20:21:24
by Dan McCue
What Will It Take for Johnson to Get Up to Speed as Speaker?

WASHINGTON — Imagine vaulting from kit manager, or clubhouse attendant, to coach. Okay, the writers of the hit Apple TV+... Read More

WASHINGTON — Imagine vaulting from kit manager, or clubhouse attendant, to coach. Okay, the writers of the hit Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso” have already done that. But it’s not too far a stretch from what newly minted House Speaker... Read More

2023-10-24 22:17:40
by Dan McCue
Emmer Drops Speaker Bid After Right Wing Withholds Support

WASHINGTON — House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., dropped his bid to be the next speaker of the House on... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., dropped his bid to be the next speaker of the House on Tuesday, just hours after he narrowly won his party’s nomination in a secret vote of the House Republican Conference. Meeting... Read More

2023-10-24 18:13:03
by Tom Ramstack
Backlash Erupts Against Students Who Blame Israel for Hamas Attack

WASHINGTON — Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan withdrew Monday from his planned participation in two Harvard University fellowships after administrators... Read More

WASHINGTON — Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan withdrew Monday from his planned participation in two Harvard University fellowships after administrators failed to denounce student groups that blamed Israel for the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. Hogan's announcement is part of... Read More

2023-10-20 21:34:39
by Dan McCue
Trump Fined $5,000 for Violating Gag Order 

NEW YORK — The New York judge overseeing Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial fined the former president $5,000 on Friday... Read More

NEW YORK — The New York judge overseeing Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial fined the former president $5,000 on Friday for violating a gag order that prohibits him from disparaging courthouse staff. Judge Arthur Engoron issued a limited gag order... Read More

2023-10-20 19:45:55
by Dan McCue
Republican Conference Removes Jordan as Speaker Nominee

WASHINGTON — The House Republican Conference voted to withdraw its endorsement of Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, for House speaker by... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House Republican Conference voted to withdraw its endorsement of Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, for House speaker by secret ballot Friday afternoon, evidently seeing no need to prolong the misery after the House Judiciary chair lost in three... Read More

2023-10-19 17:14:28
by Dan McCue
Jordan Floats Empowering 'Temporary' Speaker, but GOP Hardliners Shoot Down the Proposal

WASHINGTON — Hardline members of the Republican conference on Thursday slammed the door on a proposal that they temporarily expand... Read More

WASHINGTON — Hardline members of the Republican conference on Thursday slammed the door on a proposal that they temporarily expand the powers of Speaker Pro Tem Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., so the chamber could get back to work while Rep. Jim... Read More

2023-10-18 21:39:19
by Dan McCue
Protestors Decrying Gaza Conflict Stage Demonstration in Cannon Building

WASHINGTON — A large group protesting the ongoing war in Gaza entered the House Cannon Office Building Wednesday afternoon and... Read More

WASHINGTON — A large group protesting the ongoing war in Gaza entered the House Cannon Office Building Wednesday afternoon and were arrested after they refused to stop demonstrating inside the Cannon Rotunda. Demonstrations are not allowed inside congressional buildings, and... Read More

2023-10-18 17:34:38
by Dan McCue
Jordan Suffers Second Defeat in Speaker Bid, Opening Door to Empowering McHenry

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, again failed to garner enough votes to be elected speaker on Wednesday, apparently opening... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, again failed to garner enough votes to be elected speaker on Wednesday, apparently opening the door to a bipartisan push to grant new powers to Speaker Pro Tem Patrick McHenry, R-N.C. When the final... Read More

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

2023-10-16 18:17:16
by Dan McCue
Judge Imposes Narrow Gag Order in Trump Jan. 6 Case

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is now subject to a partial gag order barring him from verbal and written... Read More

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is now subject to a partial gag order barring him from verbal and written attacks on Special Counsel Jack Smith, his staff, witnesses and potential witnesses in his election conspiracy case. In handing down... Read More

2023-10-16 14:15:18
by Dan McCue
Kucinich Out as Robert Kennedy Campaign Manager

WASHINGTON — In a move that evidently took some campaign insiders by surprise, former Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich is out... Read More

WASHINGTON — In a move that evidently took some campaign insiders by surprise, former Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich is out as campaign manager for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and will be replaced by Kennedy’s daughter-in-law. The announcement of the campaign... 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

2023-10-03 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

2023-10-02 22:52:56
by Tom Ramstack
Justice Thomas Recuses Himself in Case of Indicted Former Law Clerk

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recused himself Monday for the first time in a case involving the Jan.... Read More

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recused himself Monday for the first time in a case involving the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The case is an appeal by former Trump administration legal advisor John Eastman,... Read More

2023-09-29 23:07:55
by Dan McCue
National Zoo Saying Goodbye to Giant Pandas

WASHINGTON — It is the end of an era at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. By Dec.... Read More

WASHINGTON — It is the end of an era at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. By Dec. 7, Tian Tian and Mei Xiang, the giant pandas who have lived at the conservation park since 2000, and their... 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

2023-09-29 18:50:35
by Dan McCue
As New Term Starts, Challenge to ‘Chevron’ Stars on High Court’s Docket

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court returns to the bench on Monday to begin a term that will include major cases... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court returns to the bench on Monday to begin a term that will include major cases on gun rights, the Americans With Disabilities Act, social media use by public officials, racial gerrymandering in South Carolina, and... Read More

2023-09-26 21:44:24
by Dan McCue
Senate Moves to Avert Looming Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans in the Senate reached an agreement Tuesday afternoon on a stopgap spending plan that could... Read More

WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans in the Senate reached an agreement Tuesday afternoon on a stopgap spending plan that could keep the government funded through mid-November, but some provisions are not likely to fly with hardliners in the House. The... Read More

2023-09-25 21:40:46
by Tom Ramstack
Justice Kagan Calls for New Code of Conduct for Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — Justice Elena Kagan is calling for a “code of conduct” for the Supreme Court in a departure from... Read More

WASHINGTON — Justice Elena Kagan is calling for a “code of conduct” for the Supreme Court in a departure from the position held by most of her colleagues. She announced her support for the code of conduct in a speech... 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 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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