May 19 Watch 6:36 News Wrap: Democrats shout ‘shame!’ as LGBT worker protections lose by one vote By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the fight for gay rights hit the House and failed by one vote. A scuttled amendment would have protected LGBT employees from discrimination by federal contractors. Democrats cried “shame!” and accused Republican leaders of delaying… Continue watching
Feb 20 GOP House primaries to test establishment popularity By Alan Fram, Associated Press Next month, GOP House members in a crescent curving from Texas to Illinois face the first congressional primaries in this incumbent-bashing, anti-establishment season of billionaire Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, the leading Republican presidential contenders. Continue reading
Oct 21 Paul Ryan moves closer to Speakership By Erica Werner, Associated Press The hardline House Freedom Caucus said Wednesday it is supporting Rep. Paul Ryan for speaker of the House, all but guaranteeing he'll get the job. However, the group held off on an official endorsement because it couldn't muster the 80… Continue reading
Oct 20 Watch 4:31 News Wrap: House GOP mull choice for speaker By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, House Republicans convened to discuss their choice for speaker, amid reports that Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin is edging closer to running. Also, former Gov. Jim Webb dropped his bid for the White House after… Continue watching
Oct 18 Unrest and uncertainty for House GOP headed back to the Hill By Erica Werner, Associated Press House Republicans return to Washington this week to confront a nearly unprecedented leadership crisis, looming budget deadlines and a deeply uncertain future. Continue reading
Oct 11 GOP hardliners would ‘look favorably’ on Ryan run for House speaker By Associated Press Freedom Caucus Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio says his group is sticking with its endorsement of Florida's Rep. Daniel Webster. That's unless Rep. Paul Ryan reconsiders and decides to run to succeed retiring Speaker John Boehner. Continue reading
Oct 10 Boehner’s presence could help avoid government default By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Speaker John Boehner wants out. He really does. But the Ohio House Republican is staying put, for now - and that could improve the chances for a debt limit increase by early next month to avoid a market-shattering government default. Continue reading
Sep 25 Conservatives rejoice as Boehner announces resignation John Boehner has announced his resignation in October. This news has been good for many Republicans, who say that their party has not been fighting hard enough for conservative priorities. Continue reading
Dec 31 GOP leaders look for Scalise revelation to blow over By Charles Babington, Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders have been supportive of Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise since the revelation that he appeared before a white supremacist organization 12 years ago, suggesting they think the flare-up will fade, while some Democrats have been critical… Continue reading
Jun 27 Energized President Obama mocks House Republicans’ lawsuit By Domenico Montanaro Maybe there’s something in the air in Minnesota. During a two-day trip to the Gopher State, the president referred to himself Thursday as a “caged bear,” who is on the “loose” when he’s able to get outside the White House. Continue reading