Nov 09 Democrats postpone a subpoena vote in the Supreme Court ethics probe after protest from Republicans By Mark Sherman, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have abruptly adjourned a meeting without an expected vote on subpoenas for two conservatives who helped arrange luxury travel and other benefits for Supreme Court justices. Continue reading
Nov 08 In Miami debate, GOP presidential candidates share support for Israel but emphasize differences on China By Michelle L. Price, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The Republican presidential candidates all declared hawkish support for Israel but squabbled over China and Ukraine as they faced growing pressure to try to catch Donald Trump — who was again absent. Continue reading
Nov 08 What to watch for during the 3rd GOP presidential debate By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The group is the smallest to date, but it's unclear whether the increased airtime Wednesday for the shrinking group will change the fundamentals of the 2024 nomination fight. Continue reading
Nov 08 Here’s how to watch the 3rd GOP presidential debate By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The two-hour debate will start at 8 p.m. Eastern in Miami on Wednesday. It's being moderated by NBC's Lester Holt and Kristen Welker, as well as nationally syndicated Salem Radio Network talk show host Hugh Hewitt. Continue reading
Nov 01 Watch 7:06 Former Rep. Kinzinger reflects on GOP and future of democracy in ‘Renegade’ By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Satvi Sunkara Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois was first elected to Congress in 2010. In the 12 years he served in the House, he had a front-row seat to the changes within the Republican Party. His evolution, as well as the… Continue watching
Oct 31 Wisconsin’s Democratic governor sues Republican Legislature over blocking basic functions By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Evers us suing the Republican-controlled Legislature, arguing that it is obstructing basic government functions, including signing off on pay raises for university employees that were previously approved. Continue reading
Oct 25 Republicans select Mike Johnson as latest GOP nominee for House speaker By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Johnson of Louisiana, a lower-ranked member of the House GOP leadership team, becomes the fourth Republican nominee in what has become an almost absurd cycle of political infighting since Kevin McCarthy's ouster as GOP factions jockey for power. Continue reading
Oct 24 Watch 4:58 GOP loses 3rd House speaker nominee after pushback from Trump dooms Emmer’s bid By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Ian Couzens The House Republican Conference has lost another speaker nominee, its third this month. Pushback from former President Trump and his allies doomed Congressman Tom Emmer’s bid and he withdrew hours after getting the nomination. Lisa Desjardins has been following the… Continue watching
Oct 24 Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after GOP nomination By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Emmer, the GOP Whip, reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the House denied the party leader the votes he would need. Continue reading
Oct 23 It’s Day 20 with no House speaker, and lower-level Republicans are now reaching for the gavel By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press It's Day 20 without a House speaker, and Republicans are starting over. They're convening again Monday evening without any idea who will lead and when they will be able to get Congress back to work. Continue reading