Sep 11 McCarthy faces government shutdown, pushes for Biden impeachment inquiry with Congress back in session By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press McCarthy faces hard-right Republicans who reject the deal he struck over the summer with Biden on spending levels and are demanding further cuts. Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: IRS employees share claims about Hunter Biden probe with House panel By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Lawmakers were hearing from the two IRS agents assigned to Hunter Biden case, which looked into his failure to pay taxes. Continue reading
Jul 18 House Republicans propose ambitious reforestation plan in response to climate change By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Republicans remain opposed to government action to force emissions reductions. Instead, they have embraced the idea of planting a trillion trees. Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 6:34 House Republicans add culture war issues to traditionally bipartisan defense bill By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman, Kyle Midura The U.S. House passed a nearly $900 billion budget for the armed forces largely on partisan lines. Most Democrats voted no after Republicans added anti-abortion and other provisions to the bill. Amna Nawaz discussed the vote with New York Times… Continue watching
Jul 08 What to know as GOP leaders gear up to investigate the Hunter Biden case By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The Republican chairmen of three key House committees are joining forces to probe the Justice Department’s handling of charges against Hunter Biden after making sweeping claims about misconduct at the agency. Continue reading
Jun 25 House GOP begins push for new restrictions on abortion access in post-Roe era By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press In a flurry of little-noticed legislative action, Republican lawmakers are pushing abortion policy changes, trying to build on the work of activists whose strategy successfully elevated their fight to the nation's highest court. Continue reading
Jun 23 GOP releases testimony alleging DOJ interference in Hunter Biden tax case By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press House Republicans released testimony Thursday from two IRS whistleblowers who allege that the Justice Department interfered with their yearslong investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter — a charge the department swiftly denied. Continue reading
May 19 House Republicans ‘press pause’ on debt ceiling talks, criticize White House By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press A top debt ceiling negotiator for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says it's time to "press pause" on talks as negotiations with the White House have come to an abrupt standstill at the Capitol. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: Senate Budget Committee discusses House GOP debt ceiling bill By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Senate Democrats pressured Republicans on the debt ceiling impasse Thursday, focused in a hearing on what they say will be painful reductions in government services if a bill recently passed by the House becomes law. Continue reading
Apr 30 The GOP wants to implement Medicaid work requirements. Here’s what that means By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press More than a half million of the poorest Americans could be left without health insurance under legislation passed by House Republicans that would require people to work in exchange for health care coverage through Medicaid. Here's a look at the proposal and… Continue reading