Politics Jan 03 Johnson retains speakership, faces narrow GOP majority to implement Trump’s agenda It was a dramatic beginning to the 119th Congress as Republicans prepare for unified control in Washington. Despite a handful of initial holdouts, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was re-elected speaker on the first ballot. He will now have to…
Politics Dec 23 House report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz reveals rampant sexual misconduct, drug use A highly-anticipated House Ethics Committee report details a litany of allegations against Matt Gaetz, the former Republican Florida representative. Prosecutors previously declined to charge him, but Gaetz’ former peers found evidence that he paid several young women for sex --…
Politics Dec 20 GOP Rep. Schweikert says Musk’s political influence in Washington is ‘wonderful’ The back-and-forth on the stopgap spending bill has created fault lines among House Republicans. Many were unsatisfied with the original text, but some also rejected the revised bill, which included President-elect Trump’s demands to suspend the debt limit. One of…
Politics Dec 19 Here’s what was in the rejected GOP proposal to avoid a government shutdown House Republicans are pushing a new proposal tonight to avoid a government shutdown in an effort to meet President-elect Trump’s last-minute spending demands. It's all unfolding after Trump rejected the original bill earlier this week with billionaire Elon Musk leading…
Politics Dec 19 GOP Rep. McHenry gauges Capitol Hill dysfunction as he leaves Congress after 20 years Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is retiring after 20 years in Congress. He has the distinction of being the only person to serve as speaker pro tempore of the House, a job that was forced on him for three…
Politics Dec 11 Several Trump nominees visit Capitol Hill to build support for their confirmations Christopher Wray's resignation comes as President-elect Trump’s pick for the position, Kash Patel, met with senators to gain support for his nomination. He was just one of several Trump nominees on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Politics Dec 11 7 key dates before Trump returns to office Several procedural steps remain before the next Congress and president can get to work.
Politics Dec 05 Musk, Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers to build support for slashing government programs It was a busy day on Capitol Hill where Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy met with House and Senate Republicans. The two were recently appointed by President-elect Trump to lead a new commission that aims to reduce government spending. Pete…
Politics Dec 02 Trump’s defense secretary pick under spotlight amid fresh concerns about his past Former Fox News host and defense secretary-delegate Pete Hegseth visited lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss his future in the next Trump administration. It comes as new reporting raises fresh concerns about his past. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with…
Politics Nov 21 Gaetz ends attorney general bid amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from the running as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general. Sexual misconduct allegations against Gaetz fueled intense scrutiny, threatening his chances of being confirmed. Laura Barrón-López reports.