Dec 19 WATCH: In farewell, Ryan says 'our problems are solvable if our politics will allow it' Outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday bemoaned America's "broken politics" in a farewell speech in which he called Washington's failure to overhaul costly federal benefit programs "our greatest unfinished business."… Continue reading
Dec 18 Read James Comey's full testimony before House committees By Erica R. Hendry James Comey continued to defend his actions as FBI director during an hours-long meeting with two Congressional committees on Monday, the second closed-door meeting with members in as many weeks. Continue reading
Dec 18 McSally appointed to McCain's seat after losing Senate race in November By Nicholas Riccardi, Terry Tang, Associated Press Rep. Martha McSally, a former air force colonel, lost to Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema in November after a bruising contest in which she contended Sinema committed "treason" by making anti-war remarks in 2003. Now, McSally will join the Senate the… Continue reading
Dec 17 Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander won't seek 2020 re-election By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press A Tennessee native, Alexander was governor from 1979 until 1987, helping to bring the auto industry to the state. He was elected to the Senate in 2002 and re-elected in 2008 and 2014. His retirement will give the red state… Continue reading
Dec 13 Senate passes overhaul of sexual harassment claim process in Congress By Associated Press The bill holds lawmakers, including those who leave office, financially liable for settlements resulting from harassment and retaliation. Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: Pelosi says 4-year maximum in speaker post is 'a long time' By Alan Fram, Associated Press Rep. Nancy Pelosi shrugged off suggestions Thursday that she weakened herself by agreeing to limit her tenure as next House speaker to a four-year maximum, a deal that clears the way for her to be elected to the post for… Continue reading
Dec 12 Pelosi agrees to limit her time as House speaker if elected By Associated Press Moments after she released her statement, seven rebellious Democrats said they would now back her. That essentially guaranteed she will be elected speaker when the full House votes for its leader on Jan. 3. Continue reading
Dec 12 Agreement reached on anti-sexual harassment bill for Congress By Associated Press The push for the legislation took on new urgency in the past year, as more than a half-dozen lawmakers resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 4:08 Lawmakers grill Google CEO on concerns of bias, election interference and privacy Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified before the House Judiciary Committee in response to criticism over some of the company’s practices. Pichai faced grilling from the right on allegations of anti-conservative bias in search results, as well as questions from the… Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch 3:33 News Wrap: Trump administration calls for rolling back emissions mandates In our Thursday news wrap, the Trump administration wants to roll back Obama-era mandates that require coal-burning plants to install new technology or burn natural gas, which gives off less carbon. The proposal is the latest in a series of… Continue watching