Dec 16 ‘This is happening’: GOP revels in all-but-certain tax deal By Marcy Gordon and Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Republicans working to execute their first major legislative achievement of Donald Trump's presidency appear to have secured the votes to pass a massive tax overhaul. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Ryan says Farenthold ‘made the right decision’ to retire following sexual harassment allegations By Associated Press Ryan told journalists Thursday that he's spoken to the four-term Texas lawmaker, who said in a Facebook video: "I am announcing my decision not to run for re-election."… Continue reading
Dec 14 Texas Rep. Farenthold to retire from House amid harassment accusations By Alan Fram and Will Weissert, Associated Press Texas Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold won't seek re-election next year, adding his name to the list of lawmakers leaving Congress amid sexual harassment allegations that have cost powerful men their jobs in politics, the arts and other businesses. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Pelosi, Ryan discuss latest tax deal By Associated Press The legislation, which is still being finalized, would cut the top tax rate for the wealthy from 39.6 percent to 37 percent, slash the corporate income tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent and allow homeowners to deduct interest… Continue reading
Dec 05 34 House Republicans pen letter to Ryan, urging action on DACA fix By Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press A group of 34 House Republicans on Tuesday asked Speaker Paul Ryan to act this month on legislation dealing with the 800,000 young immigrants brought to the United States as children and living here illegally. Continue reading
Dec 05 WATCH: Paul Ryan to address next steps on tax overhaul By Associated Press House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., holds his weekly press briefing Tuesday at 10 a.m. EST, where he is expected to provide an update on the tax bill. Continue reading
Nov 21 Michigan Rep. Conyers denies sexual harassment settlements By Corey Williams, Associated Press Longtime Michigan Rep. John Conyers on Tuesday denied settling a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances. Continue reading
Nov 14 House to adopt mandatory sexual harassment training By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press The move comes days after the Senate unanimously approved a measure requiring all senators, staff and interns to be trained on preventing sexual harassment. Continue reading
Nov 14 Can Republicans keep Roy Moore out of Congress? By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press If he were to win, there’s no precedent in the Senate for refusing to seat him, but they do have these options. Continue reading
Nov 14 Paul Ryan says Alabama’s Roy Moore should drop out of Senate race By Associated Press Roy Moore is showing no sign of quitting, even as his chances to win the open Senate seat appear to be in peril. Continue reading