Nov 05 Sarah McBride becomes first transgender member of Congress By News Desk Democrat Sarah McBride wins Delaware's at-large seat in the U.S. House, the Associated Press reports. The Delaware state senator will be the first openly transgender member of Congress in American history. Continue reading
Nov 05 Pelosi predicts Democrats will take control of House By Joshua Barajas The battle for control of the House of Representatives is very close. At the moment, Republicans have a slim majority in the House. Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told the PBS News Hour moments before the… Continue reading
Nov 05 A handful of seats will determine control of Congress By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Control of Congress is at stake Tuesday, with ever-tight races for the House and Senate that will determine which party holds the majority and the power to boost or block a president's agenda, or if the White House confronts a… Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 6:06 Pivotal races that will determine the balance of power in Congress By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan While all eyes are on the presidential race, there also are several key down-ballot races that will determine the balance of power in Congress. Republicans in the House hold a razor-thin majority but Democrats are honing in on a handful… Continue watching
Sep 26 WATCH: Congress task force hearing on attempted Trump assassination and local law enforcement By Farnoush Amiri, Rebecca Santana, Colleen Long, Associated Press Members of a bipartisan House task force investigating the Trump assassination attempts emphasized during their first hearing Thursday that the Secret Service, not local authorities, was responsible for the failures in planning and communications that led to a gunman being… Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: Johnny Cash statue unveiled at U.S. Capitol By Associated Press The Cash statue depicts the singer with a guitar slung across his back and a Bible in his hand. Continue reading
Sep 23 Watch 2:17 Congressional leaders reach deal to avoid a government shutdown before election By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman Congress is returning to Washington with a nailbiter of an election hovering and an even more pressing task. Funding for most of the government is due to run out next week. Congressional leaders announced another short-term deal to punt more… Continue watching
Sep 22 Congressional leaders announce three-month spending deal to avert government shutdown By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The agreement announced Sunday averts a possible partial government shutdown when the new budget year begins Oct. 1 and pushes final decisions until after the November election. Bipartisan negotiations began in earnest shortly after a failed vote last week in… Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 5:49 How split-ticket voters could decide control of Congress By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Split-ticket voters, those who vote for candidates from different parties, are increasingly rare in modern American politics. But those who cross the aisle on their ballots this November may decide which party controls the Senate next year. Lisa Desjardins reports. Continue watching
Sep 20 WATCH: Secret Service head gives update on investigation into Trump rally assassination attempt By Rebecca Santana, Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Communication breakdowns with local law enforcement hampered the Secret Service's performance during a July campaign rally where Trump was shot and wounded, according to a document released Friday. Continue reading