Aug 11 Pelosi: Immigration reform is Congress’ moral responsibility By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she sees comprehensive immigration reform not only as Congress' official work but also as its moral responsibility as she finishes up a tour of Central America. Continue reading
Aug 05 If Trump wants stronger background checks, Dems say, he should demand gun bill vote By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate GOP leader, Mitch McConnell, is blocking gun safety reforms that more than 90 percent of Americans support. Continue reading
Aug 01 Pelosi defends her hometown Baltimore, says Kushner a ‘slumlord’ By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's remarks were her first public comments over the days-long attacks President Donald Trump has been waging on the black-majority city and one of its congressional representatives, Elijah Cummings, who is investigating the administration as chairman of… Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: Pelosi downplays differences with Ocasio-Cortez after talk By Associated Press "In our caucus we have our differences. Respect that instead of making a big issue of it," Pelosi told reporters. Continue reading
Jul 25 House passes bipartisan budget and debt deal By Associated Press A hard-won, bipartisan budget and debt compromise between President Donald Trump and Speaker Nancy Pelosi has easily passed the Democratic-controlled House. Continue reading
Jul 25 WATCH: Pelosi and House Democrats vow to ‘own August’ on issues By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Majority Democrats gathered on the House steps under brilliant sunshine Thursday to talk policy goals as they prepared to leave Washington for five weeks. Continue reading
Jul 25 Trump encourages Republicans to back bipartisan budget bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The agreement outlines a $1.37 trillion cap for the so-called discretionary accounts funded by Congress each year. Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: After Mueller testimony, Pelosi says Democrats waiting on impeachment question By Gretchen Frazee Mueller appeared before the House Judiciary and House Intelligence committees Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 22 White House, Congress reach budget deal By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The deal, announced by Trump on Twitter and in a statement by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, will restore the government's ability to borrow to pay its bills past next year's elections and build… Continue reading
Jul 22 Budget negotiators close to a budget deal By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The tentative deal would restore the government's ability to borrow into the next administration and build upon recent large budget gains for both the Pentagon and domestic agencies. Continue reading