Nov 29 Virginia Democrat Rep. McEachin dies at 61 By Associated Press U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Va., died Monday after a battle with colorectal cancer, his office said. He was 61. Continue reading
Nov 28 Here's what McCarthy faces as he looks to become the next House speaker By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is in the fight of his political life as he seeks enough GOP backing to become the next speaker of the House. Continue reading
Nov 25 Watch 12:05 Brooks and Capehart on recent mass shootings and the lame-duck session of Congress New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including recent mass shootings in America and what can be done during the lame-duck session of Congress. Continue watching
Nov 18 Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert's race likely heads to recount By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, a renowned conservative firebrand, is likely headed to an automatic recount in her bid to fend off a surprisingly difficult challenge by a Democratic businessman. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: Pelosi won't seek leadership role after Republicans take House, plans to stay in Congress By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will not seek a leadership role in the new Congress. Continue reading
Nov 16 Republicans win control of the House with slim majority By Will Weissert, Sara Burnett, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt President Joe Biden’s agenda and spur a flurry of investigations. Continue reading
Nov 15 McCarthy passes 1st vote toward House speakership, but faces objections in his own party By Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Republicans are on the cusp of House control and McCarthy will face a formal vote when the new Congress convenes in January. Continue reading
Nov 15 Republicans likely to control House after wins in California By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Two threatened U.S. House Republicans in California have triumphed over Democratic challengers, helping move the GOP within a seat of seizing control of the chamber. Meanwhile, a string of congressional races in the state remain in play. Continue reading
Nov 11 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. Continue reading
Oct 04 Watch 10:07 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… Continue watching