Jun 24 WATCH: House Republicans hold news conference on Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade By Associated Press The decision, unthinkable just a few years ago, was the culmination of decades of efforts by abortion opponents, made possible by an emboldened right side of the court that has been fortified by three appointees of former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: House Republicans hold briefing to oppose new gun laws in response to recent mass shootings By Associated Press House Republican members of the Second Amendment Caucus renewed their attacks on Democratic plans to advance legislation to place more restrictions on gun rights. Continue reading
Oct 26 WATCH: McConnell blames Democrats for rising inflation By Associated Press McConnell said Democrats who attempt to compare Biden's social spending plan to the New Deal are wrong, arguing that former President Franklin Roosevelt had "massive majorities."… Continue reading
Oct 10 No. 2 House Republican refuses to say election wasn’t stolen By Hope Yen, Associated Press The House’s second-ranking Republican, Rep. Steve Scalise, repeatedly refused to say on Sunday that the 2020 election wasn’t stolen, standing by Donald Trump’s lie that Democrat Joe Biden won the White House because of mass voter fraud. Continue reading
May 06 Cheney challenger Stefanik says GOP must work with Trump By Alan Fram, Associated Press New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik is stating her case for replacing Rep. Liz Cheney as the No. 3 House Republican leader. She is implicitly lambasting Cheney’s battles with former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 05 No. 2 House Republican supports Liz Cheney removal over Trump clashes By Lisa Mascaro, Alan Fram, Associated Press Rep. Steve Scalise, the House GOP whip, is publicly calling for the removal of Rep. Liz Cheney as the party's third-ranking leader in the chamber. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Republicans raise first objection in Congress to Biden win By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Outside, demonstrators trying to enter the building scuffled with Capitol Police. The extraordinary joint session is to deal with Trump's relentless effort to overturn the presidential election. Continue reading
Dec 24 Republicans block $2,000 virus checks despite Trump demand By Lisa Mascaro, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press House Republicans shot down a Democratic bid on Thursday to pass President Donald Trump's longshot, end-of-session demand for $2,000 direct payments to most Americans before signing a long-overdue COVID-19 relief bill. Continue reading
Dec 19 WATCH: Trump celebrates Rep. Van Drew’s switch from Democrat to GOP By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press “Jeff will be joining the Republican Party," Trump announced during an Oval Office event with Van Drew, who broke the news to his staff over the weekend, prompting widespread resignations. Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 5:28 What to look for in this week’s impeachment inquiry Three officials will testify this week as the impeachment inquiry enters a new phase with public hearings. House Republicans on Saturday submitted their wishlist of witnesses which included Hunter Biden and the whistleblower — both names ruled out by the… Continue watching