Congress
The House is scrambling to avoid a censure death spiral
As he reconvened the House this month after a seven-week recess, Speaker Mike Johnson promised to recommit lawmakers to…
Mike Johnson defends Trump's 'sedition' attacks on Democrats
Speaker Mike Johnson defended Donald Trump’s declaration Thursday that some congressional Democrats engaged in “sedition”…
Trump calls for Democratic lawmakers to face trial for ‘seditious behavior’
President Donald Trump on Thursday called for six Democratic lawmakers to face arrest and trial after they made a video…
Indicted House Dem will step down from committee leadership position
Indicted Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida will step aside from her leadership position on a House…
Capitol agenda: Where health care talks stand
The Senate’s leaving Thursday for Thanksgiving recess without clear bipartisan agreement on how to address expiring…
A split at the top: Why Thune and Johnson are at odds this week
Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have largely worked in lockstep since January. This week, they…
House unanimously rebukes Thune on data seizure payouts
The House unanimously voted 426-0 Wednesday night to claw back language in last week’s government funding bill that could…
House Ethics Committee establishes panel to investigate Cory Mills
The House Ethics Committee launched a formal investigation Wednesday into myriad allegations against the embattled Rep. Cory…
Plaskett remains defiant over Epstein communications
Virgin Islands Del. Stacey Plaskett on Wednesday expressed no regret for her prior contact with convicted sex offender…
Congress plots path for Russia sanctions bill with Trump's blessing
Lawmakers are quietly discussing how to quickly move new Russia sanctions legislation — this time with President Donald…