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7 of Pelosi’s Priorities as Democrats Take Back the House
Democrats’ success Tuesday in retaking the House majority appeared to put Nancy Pelosi of California at the top of a short list for the speakership…. Read More
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As House Intelligence Panel Chief, Schiff Would Reopen, Broaden Trump-Russia Probe
With Democrats taking control of the House, Rep. Adam Schiff is likely to assume the chairmanship of the House Intelligence Committee in the next session… Read More
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Mike Pence’s Brother Wins House Seat From Indiana the Vice President Once Held
The Pence family will soon have a second member serving in elective office in Washington. Greg Pence, the older brother of Vice President Mike Pence,… Read More
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7 Staggering Quotes Made by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shocked political observers in June after defeating 10-term incumbent Congressman Joe Crowley, D-N.Y., in the Democratic primary for New York’s 14th District by… Read More
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Dan Crenshaw, Whose War Wounds ‘SNL’ Mocked, Gains House Seat
Three nights after being the target of a crude joke on “Saturday Night Live,” former Navy SEAL Dan Crenshaw was headed to victory Tuesday night… Read More
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Conservative Favorite Dave Brat Trails Challenger in Squeaker
HENRICO, Virginia—Democrat Abigail Spanberger appears to have clinched a tight victory over conservative favorite Rep. Dave Brat by fewer than 2,000 votes in what had… Read More
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Despite Opposition From Some Democrats, Pelosi Likely to Be House Speaker Again
During the 2018 election campaign cycle, nearly 60 Democratic House candidates and incumbents said they would not vote for Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California… Read More
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House Democratic Majority Will Face Pressure to Impeach Trump
A new Democratic House majority, now predicted to occur by NBC News and Fox, could be poised for impeaching President Donald Trump, many experts say…. Read More
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7 of the Most Epic Midterm Elections in American History
President Donald Trump isn’t on the ballot, but will face the biggest electoral test of his presidency so far during Tuesday’s midterm election—one that may… Read More
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Here Are the 3 Times in Past Century That President’s Party Gained Seats in Midterms
History is not on any president’s side in a midterm election. But there are three occasions since 1934 when a president’s political party actually gained… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
The Calls for Violence Must Be Denounced
Of all the voices being raised against the specter of mob rule in this country, few carry more weight than that of Steve Scalise. That’s… Read More
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Feinstein May Face Ethics Probe Over Leak of Ford Letter
The investigations into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh appear to have concluded, but other investigations could open into two members of Congress who sought to… Read More
LawNews
House Freedom Caucus to Rosenstein: Testify or Resign
The House Freedom Caucus is calling on Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to testify about allegations that he offered to spy on President Donald Trump… Read More
PoliticsNews
Republican Balderson Declares Victory in Close Ohio Special Congressional Election
Republican state Sen. Troy Balderson appeared to have a slight edge in the Ohio special House election Tuesday, marking what could be a disappointment for… Read More
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One Year After He Was Nearly Killed, Scalise Is Still Receiving Assassination Threats
A man who promised to put some “lead” into House Minority Whip Steve Scalise was arrested and charged Thursday with interstate communication of a threat,… Read More
Conservative Lawmakers Weigh in on Trump’s Shutdown Threat Over Wall, Immigration
President Donald Trump has threatened to shut down the government over border security, including the wall, in tweets this week, and some Republican lawmakers agree… Read More
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GOP Rep. Jim Jordan Says He’s Running for Speaker Because Congress Has Failed to Do Its Job
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan said he’s running for House speaker on “Fox & Friends” Friday because Congress has failed to deliver on its promises to… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Good and Bad Environmental Amendments to the ‘Minibus’ Bill
This week, the House of Representatives is expected to bring to the floor its second “minibus” package of the appropriations season. The bill combines the… Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
Podcast: Black Leaders Call for Civility, Rebuke Rep. Maxine Waters
Star Parker, president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education, joined other black leaders Thursday in calling for Congress to censure Rep. Maxine Waters,… Read More
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Black Leaders Call for More Civility, Official Rebuke of Maxine Waters
Responding to inflammatory remarks by Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., other African-American leaders gathered Thursday morning on Capitol Hill to appeal for civility and for Congress… Read More
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Ex-FBI Lawyer Lisa Page Defies Congressional Subpoena
Former FBI attorney Lisa Page will defy a congressional subpoena to appear for a deposition on Wednesday, her lawyer said in a statement. The House… Read More
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House Freedom Caucus Is Standing by Jim Jordan
The House Freedom Caucus voted unanimously on Tuesday to support Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan amid allegations that he ignored claims of sexual abuse while he… Read More
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Associates Vouch for Integrity of Ohio Lawmaker Amid Accusations He Ignored Sexual Abuse of Student Athletes as College Coach
Former associates are coming to the defense of Congressman Jim Jordan amid accusations that the Ohio Republican ignored sexual-abuse scandals at Ohio State University while… Read More
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Conservative Lawmaker Launches Podcast to Explain What’s Going On in Congress
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., has a big idea. On Friday, the conservative lawmaker planned to launch the first episode of his new weekly podcast series,… Read More
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Rod Rosenstein to Ask House Intel Committee to Investigate Republican Staffers
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will recommend that the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence open an internal investigation of its Republican staffers following a… Read More
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1 Year Later, Lawmakers Who Were There Reflect on Ballfield Shooting and How It Changed Their Outlook
“I can still taste the dirt in my mouth when I hit the ground, that parched dirt,” Rep. Mike Bishop, R-Mich., recalls. “It’s just a… Read More
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Nearly 1 Year Ago Scalise Was Struggling to Walk. Now He’s Back on the Baseball Field.
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is back on the baseball field nearly one year after he was tragically shot at a GOP congressional baseball practice… Read More
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Trump Is Keeping His Promises, but Congress Isn’t, Says Conservative Lawmaker
Rep. Jim Jordan says President Donald Trump has accomplished a lot in his nearly 17 months in office but Congress has dropped the ball on… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
The Stalwart Conservatism of Rep. Jim Jordan
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has confirmed that he is looking to run for House speaker when current Speaker Paul Ryan departs at the end of… Read More
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Conservatives Want a House Speaker Who Will Deliver on Promised Reforms
Conservative lawmakers say they want the next speaker of the House to be committed to issues Republicans ran on, and to making important procedural reforms…. Read More
