Jan 20 WATCH: Mayor of DC, governors of Washington, Colorado testify in House on omicron response By News Desk The mayor of Washington, DC, and governors of Washington state, Colorado and Puerto Rico will testify before the House Oversight committee on Thursday on the federal government's response to omicron. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Speaker Pelosi gives weekly briefing after voting rights bills fail in the Senate By News Desk Speaker of the House of Representative Nancy Pelosi gives her weekly briefing Thursday, the day after voting rights bills fail in the Senate. Watch in the player above. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Civil rights leaders testify in House Judiciary hearing on voter suppression By News Desk The House Judiciary committee will hold a hearing on Thursday on voter suppression. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: Comedian Jon Stewart and other veteran advocates testify in Congress on soldiers exposed to toxic fumes By News Desk The House of Representatives Veterans’ Affairs committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday on veterans exposed to toxic fumes. Continue reading
Jan 13 WATCH: House Democrats send new voting rights legislation to Senate By Associated Press Democrats have vowed to counteract a wave of new state laws, inspired by Donald Trump's false claims of a stolen election, that have made it harder to vote. Continue reading
Jan 13 WATCH: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds weekly news briefing By News Desk Democrats are trying to force a public showdown over their sweeping elections legislation, aiming to launch debate on a key party priority even though there's no assurance the bill will come to a vote. Continue reading
Jan 12 WATCH: Former Senator Harry Reid lies in state at the U.S. Capitol By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Reid rose from poverty in a dusty Nevada mining town to the most powerful position in the U.S. Senate. He was Democratic leader for a dozen years, eight of them as majority leader. Continue reading
Jan 12 WATCH: House Agriculture committee hearing on electric vehicle investments for rural America By News Desk The House Committee for Agriculture held a hearing on Wednesday regarding electric vehicle investments in rural parts of the United States. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Congress holds moment of silence, discussion with historians on Jan. 6 insurrection anniversary By Associated Press Democratic leaders welcomed historians for a moderated discussion Thursday to mark of the first anniversary of the Capitol attack. Continue reading
Jan 06 Congress divided on remembering Jan. 6, trust continues to erode By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press A year after the Jan. 6 attack, Congress is more deeply divided than ever, and it shows in how lawmakers are choosing to mark the day. Continue reading