Nov 07 Dems take back House, but GOP retains Senate, setting up divided Congress By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Democrats picked up the 23 seats they would need to take from the GOP, but lost in many of the key Senate races. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 9:30 Two tight races in New Jersey could help Democrats flip the House By Jeff Greenfield, Laura Fong, Pavni Mittal Five of New Jersey’s 12 House seats are held by Republicans. This election, two of those seats -- the 7th and the 11th congressional districts -- are key targets by Democrats who hope to flip the House in their favor. Continue watching
Sep 24 Watch 4:12 This Minnesota district is one that could decide control of Congress This year Minnesota is home to the only two Democratic-held House seats that are rated a toss-up. Republican Jim Hagedorn and Democrat Dan Feehan are competing in a district that's voted for both parties, and where issues of health care… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch 6:41 Twitter and Facebook face lawmaker concerns over policing their platforms Twitter and Facebook, the world's largest social media giants, told the senators investigating Russia's tactics during the U.S. elections that they had improved their defenses, but some still lawmakers believe the companies need regulation. Meanwhile, the question of whether social… Continue watching
Aug 07 Live Michigan primary election results: Democrat Gretchen Whitmer wins nomination for governor By Associated Press Watch this map for live results. Continue reading
Aug 07 Live Ohio special election results: House seat up for grabs By Associated Press The last special election of the year for the U.S. House is too close to call. Continue reading
Jul 12 House passes intelligence bill to defend against foreign threats By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A bill to authorize funding for intelligence agencies and support critical national security programs especially targeting Russia, China and North Korea, passed the House on Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 4:26 News Wrap: House GOP plan votes on immigration bills In our news wrap Wednesday, Republican House leaders talked of breaking a stalemate on "Dreamers," and votes on two bills are planned for next week. Also, three ships carrying hundreds of migrants faced worsening weather in the Mediterranean, as a… Continue watching
Jun 07 Watch 3:43 In feud over immigration, House GOP scrambles for a deal Republicans engaged in a high-stakes, closed-door fight on Thursday over immigration, and especially on the fate of so-called "Dreamers." Moderates have rebelled against the GOP leaders in order to try and force votes on the issue. Their meeting was an… Continue watching
Feb 06 House votes to overhaul how members of Congress and their staffs report sexual harassment By Juliet Linderman, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Since October, eight lawmakers have either resigned or abandoned re-election bids amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Continue reading