Feb 26 North Carolina Republican in disputed Congressional race won't run again By Emery P. Dalesio, Associated Press Mark Harris said Tuesday he's skipping the upcoming re-do election in North Carolina's 9th congressional district for health reasons. Continue reading
Jan 21 Democrats seek more oversight of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos By Colin Brinkley, Associated press At least four panels are expected to challenge DeVos on her most polarizing policies. Continue reading
Jan 15 Acting Attorney General Whitaker to testify before Congress By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has agreed to testify before a House panel on Feb. 8. Continue reading
Dec 30 Watch 4:16 Border wall dispute sets latest government shutdown apart The partial government shutdown is nearing 2019, when President Trump may have to adjust to a more openly defiant House of Representatives as Democrats take the majority. New York Times national political correspondent Michael Tackett joins Alison Stewart to discuss… Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch 12:36 Why these 4 congressional freshmen think they'll find 'common ground' The congressional freshman class taking office in January is the largest in decades and the most diverse in history. As the start of the new term approaches, Judy Woodruff sits down with four incoming members of the House of Representatives:… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch 7:04 Rep. Swalwell on how House Democrats intend to block Trump's 'worst instincts' In the wake of Michael Cohen’s admission that he lied to Congress about his interactions with Russia, Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., for his reaction and how he hopes the incoming House Democratic majority will help “fill… Continue watching
Nov 12 Watch 7:08 Tamara Keith and Stuart Rothenberg on election process vs. outcome The initial despondency of Democrats on election night receded once the full scope of their House victory became clear -- although disappointments remained. In Politics Monday, NPR’s Tamara Keith and Stuart Rothenberg of Inside Elections join John Yang to discuss… Continue watching
Nov 09 Meet some of the newest members of the 116th Congress By Tess Conciatori At least 88 new House members will join Congress next year. Here are profiles on several freshmen lawmakers headed to Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Nov 08 Democrats could use House majority to subpoena Trump's financial records By Tami Abdollah, Stephen Braun, Associated Press Democrats could dig into the president's business dealings, including foreign government spending at Trump properties and spending by Trump's charitable foundation. Continue reading
Nov 07 Trump backs Pelosi, who says as House speaker she would 'show the power of the gavel' By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press “People will see a Congress that is very different than we have now,” U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said. Continue reading