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
Sep 30 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."… Continue reading
Sep 21 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. Continue reading
Sep 21 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. Continue reading
Aug 12 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. Continue reading
Jul 30 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. Continue reading