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Pelosi’s political future uncertain after midterms, attack on husband

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived at a crossroads. She could be forced to relinquish the gavel if Republicans win majority control of the House, weeks after the attack on her husband.

Supreme Court hears redistricting cases with major implications for future elections

By John Yang, Lisa Desjardins

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a big case about the role of race in drawing congressional maps. The specific question at issue is whether Alabama's map violates what's left of the Voting Rights Act, which bars discriminatory practices…

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WATCH: Pelosi commits to ‘democracy in Ukraine’ but demurs on NATO membership

By Associated Press

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi reiterated the US Congress' commitment to "democracy in Ukraine," when asked about whether she supports Ukraine's request to join NATO, but added that NATO expansion is a "big project."…

House Democrats reach deal on policing bills ahead of midterms

By Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

A deal has been struck by the progressive and centrist factions of the Democratic caucus to bring a long-awaited policing bill to the House floor just weeks before the midterm elections.

House to vote on centuries-old election law overhaul in response to Capitol insurrection

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The House will vote on an overhaul of a centuries-old election law in an effort to prevent future presidential candidates from trying to subvert the popular will.

WATCH: Democrats pass landmark climate and health bill

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Democrats have pushed their landmark climate and health care bill through Congress, handing an election-year victory to President Joe Biden.

House approves legislation to help the West cope with wildfires and drought

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The measure combines 49 separate bills and would increase firefighter pay and benefits; boost resiliency and mitigation projects for communities affected by climate change; protect watersheds; and make it easier for wildfire victims to get federal assistance.

House passes semi-automatic gun ban

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to the firearms often used in the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities.

House approves bill to boost computer chip industry

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The House has passed a $280 billion package to boost the semiconductor industry and scientific research in a bid to create more high-tech jobs in the United States and help it better compete with international rivals, namely China.

WATCH: House passes bill to boost U.S. chip production

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The House on Thursday passed a $280 billion package to boost the semiconductor industry and scientific research in a bid to create more high-tech jobs in the United States and help it better compete with international rivals, namely China.