May 27 House poised for proxy voting despite lawsuit from Republicans By Lisa Mascaro, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press It's a day that's shaping up as one for the history books on Capitol Hill. For the first time, House lawmakers intend to vote by proxy. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 2:54 News Wrap: Federal judge delays decision on dropping Flynn case In our news wrap Wednesday, a federal judge has delayed a decision on dismissing criminal charges against Michael Flynn, a former national security adviser under President Trump. The Department of Justice wants to drop the case, but the judge is… Continue watching
May 09 US governors aim to boost production of medical supplies By David A. Lieb, Associated Press The efforts come as states have been competing against each other, the federal government, hospitals, emergency responders and even other countries to get items such as N95 masks, gloves, medical gowns and hand sanitizer — often paying higher-than-usual prices because… Continue reading
Apr 09 The fight over the next coronavirus aid package, explained By Lisa Desjardins Less than two weeks after passing the largest recovery act in U.S. history, leaders in Washington have quickly agreed that the $2.2 trillion measure was not enough. Continue reading
Mar 18 Weld ends Republican primary challenge to Trump By Associated Press Bill Weld, the former Massachusetts governor, is the final major Republican challenger to President Donald Trump to leave the race. Continue reading
Feb 22 Nevada GOP awards all 25 delegates to Trump By Associated Press Nevada’s Republican party Saturday awarded all 25 of its delegates to President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Feb 07 Former congressman Walsh ends 2020 GOP presidential bid against Trump By Hunter Woodall, Associated Press “I’m suspending my campaign, but our fight against the Cult of Trump is just getting started,” Walsh said in a tweet. Continue reading
Jan 03 Tennessee Republican Rep. Phil Roe to retire By Associated Press Roe called representing East Tennesseans in Congress for the past 11 years “the honor of my life” and said he always intended to serve five or six terms because he didn't want to make it a second career. Continue reading
Dec 15 Washington bracing for impeachment as battle lines harden By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The Democratic-controlled House planned to vote Wednesday on two articles of impeachment against the Republican president, and the decision whether to make Trump the third U.S. president in history to be impeached was expected to play out along party lines. Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch 3:29 House set for historic floor vote on impeachment By PBS NewsHour The Democratic-led House is expected to vote on the two articles of impeachment of President Trump this coming week. If passed, the process will head for a trial in the Senate, where Republicans have a majority. Negotiations are reportedly underway… Continue watching