Aug 24 Watch 7:28 Scalise on Trump’s reelection message, coronavirus aid and health care Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., one of his party’s top-ranking members of Congress, is addressing the Republican National Convention Monday night. He also represents the first district of Louisiana, where residents are bracing for not one, but two tropical storms this… Continue watching
Jul 31 WATCH: Clyburn calls on Trump for national virus plan By Associated Press A top Democrat lawmaker is calling on the Trump administration to release a comprehensive plan to combat the coronavirus, blasting the national response effort as the U.S. death toll recently surpassed 150,000. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: Louisiana Gov. Edwards and Rep. Scalise on importance of social distancing By Courtney Vinopal Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards held a news conference April 16 to give an update on the state’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 02 House GOP tries to force vote about infants surviving attempted abortions By Alan Fram, Associated Press Their effort seems likely to fail in the Democratic-controlled House, where Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has refused to allow a vote on the bill. But Republicans hope it will be politically damaging for Democrats from moderate districts who oppose the… Continue reading
Jan 09 Column: What the Ocasio-Cortez/Scalise debate teaches us about the marginal tax rate By Paul Solman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has proposed hiking the top marginal tax rate to fund green energy investment. Continue reading
Oct 21 GOP risks messy leadership struggle after November vote By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Win or lose in the race for the majority, House Republicans are at risk of plunging into a messy leadership battle after the November election, with the party lacking a clear heir apparent to take the place of House Speaker… Continue reading
Sep 11 Republicans lack votes — and appetite — to end ‘Obamacare’ By Alan Fram, Associated Press After years of trying to demolish former President Barack Obama's prized law, GOP leaders still lack the votes to succeed. Continue reading
Apr 12 Who are the likely contenders to replace Paul Ryan as House speaker? By Alan Fram, Associated Press Some say it's a fight between West and South. Or a battle for President Donald Trump's affections. Or a test of who can woo conservatives. Continue reading
Apr 11 The legacy of Paul Ryan By Daniel Bush A debate over House Speaker Paul Ryan's career and legacy ramped up Wednesday, after he announced his plan to retire from Congress in January. Continue reading
Nov 09 WATCH: Medal ceremony for officers who responded to congressional baseball shooting By Joshua Barajas Five officers will receive the U.S. Capitol Police Medal of Honor today for their response to the June shooting at a congressional baseball practice that left five people injured, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. Continue reading