Aug 26 GOP Rep. Sean Duffy of Wisconsin is resigning By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Duffy said he recently learned that his ninth child, who is due in October, has a heart condition and "will need even more love, time, and attention due to complications."… Continue reading
Aug 19 No. 4 House Democrat issues call for Trump impeachment inquiry By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Rep. Ben Ray Luján on Monday became the highest-ranking Democrat in the House to call for an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, saying it's time to hold him accountable. Continue reading
Aug 14 House panel subpoenas owner of 8chan, message board tied to mass killings By Associated Press Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson and the panel's top Republican announced the subpoena Wednesday, saying that "at least three acts of deadly white supremacist extremist violence have been linked to 8chan in the last six months."… Continue reading
Aug 08 McConnell says he'll consider gun bills in the fall By Associated Press Republicans have resisted expanding federal background checks for gun purchases, but face enormous pressure to do something in the aftermath of the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, over the weekend that killed 31 people. Continue reading
Aug 07 House panel sues to force Don McGahn's testimony By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The complaint filed Wednesday seeks to force McGahn to comply with a subpoena and also challenge Trump administration assertions that former White House employees have "absolute immunity" from cooperating with Congress. Continue reading
Aug 05 If Trump wants stronger background checks, Dems say, he should demand gun bill vote By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate GOP leader, Mitch McConnell, is blocking gun safety reforms that more than 90 percent of Americans support. Continue reading
Aug 01 WATCH: Senate approves budget and debt deal A hard-won budget and debt deal easily cleared the Senate on Thursday, powered by President Donald Trump's endorsement and a bipartisan drive to cement recent spending increases for the Pentagon and domestic agencies. Continue reading
Jul 29 WATCH: Senate vote fails to override Trump vetoes, allowing Saudi arms sales By Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Donald Trump's decision to sell the weapons in a way that would have bypassed congressional review infuriated lawmakers from both parties. But a vote Monday to override Trump's vetoes failed, 45-40. A two-thirds vote was needed. Continue reading
Jul 25 House passes bipartisan budget and debt deal By Associated Press A hard-won, bipartisan budget and debt compromise between President Donald Trump and Speaker Nancy Pelosi has easily passed the Democratic-controlled House. Continue reading
Jul 23 Trump sues House panel, NY officials to protect his state tax returns By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit to prevent his state tax returns from being turned over to the congressional committee. Continue reading