May 03 House passes bill that monitors Russia’s alleged covert campaigns By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The House has passed an intelligence policy bill that bolsters efforts against Russia's alleged covert influence campaigns and strengthens congressional oversight of spy agencies. Continue reading
Feb 26 Congress returns, with health care, Supreme Court on agenda By Erica Werner, Associated Press Congress returns to Washington this week to confront dramatic decisions on health care and the Supreme Court that may help determine the course of Donald Trump's presidency. Continue reading
Nov 09 Republicans retain their lock on the House By Alan Fram, Associated Press Republicans retained their lock on the House for two more years early Wednesday as GOP candidates triumphed in a checkerboard of districts in Florida, Virginia and Colorado that Democrats had hoped Donald Trump's divisive comments about women and Hispanics would… Continue reading
Oct 23 Looking past Trump, Clinton aims to help other Democrats By Josh Lederman and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press The shifting political map has freed Clinton and her well-funded campaign to spend time and money helping other Democrats in competitive races. Continue reading
Sep 05 Let’s look at some hot House races By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON — When you look at this year's House races, roughly 40 races seem competitive, out of 435 House seats. Though they're spread around the country, some states stand out. Continue reading
Sep 04 What happens when Congress returns to Washington this week? By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Lawmakers will likely do what they do best: the bare minimum. Continue reading
Mar 29 Democrats reject GOP plan for Puerto Rico control board By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says a Republican plan to create an oversight board for Puerto Rico would exert "undue and undemocratic control" over the U.S. territory. Continue reading
Jan 20 Senate Democrats block Syrian refugee bill By Richard Lardner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats have blocked a House-passed bill that would crack down on Syrian and Iraqi refugees coming to the U.S. Continue reading
Dec 01 Congress reaches deal on 5-year transportation bill By Joan Lowy, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The House and Senate have reached agreement on a 5-year, $281 billion transportation bill that would increase spending to address the nation's aging and congested highways and transit systems — a legislative feat that lawmakers and President Barack… Continue reading
Nov 18 House Republicans seek increased vetting of Syria refugees By Associated Press House Republicans are outlining legislation aimed at increasing screenings for Syrian and Iraqi refugees before they enter the United States, including a requirement for FBI background checks. Continue reading