Oct 12 WATCH: House returns to stave off default with debt limit vote By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Members of the House are scrambling to Washington to pass a short-term lift of the nation's debt limit. The vote Tuesday will ensure the federal government can continue fully paying its bills into December. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 6:19 Democrats push to pass 'historic legislation' but major obstacles remain Democrats are pressing to pass a $3.5 trillion piece of legislation called the "Build Back Better" plan that would address many issues including paid-family leave, child care and climate change. But as they started this week to move on important… Continue watching
Jun 29 U.S. House votes to ease entry process for Afghan interpreters By Associated Press The bill, which drew bipartisan support, eliminates a requirement that special visa applicants get a medical exam before they leave Afghanistan. They would be able to get the exam once they are in the U.S. Continue reading
Jun 11 Vaccinated lawmakers get to take off their masks in House By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The news is delighting some GOP lawmakers who have been chafing at the mask-wearing requirements. Some had even flouted the rule and refused to wear a mask on the House floor, inviting fines. Continue reading
May 19 Republicans rebel against mask requirement in House chamber By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Republicans are rebelling against the requirement that they wear a mask on the House floor. And that's stoking tensions with majority Democrats who still require masks despite updated guidance from federal health officials. Continue reading
Feb 04 WATCH: Experts, leaders testify before House on the small business economy during COVID-19 By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press As the U.S. economy undergoes an uneven recovery from the virus pandemic, many small business owners face a tough decision on whether and when to take on employees. Continue reading
Dec 28 House votes to override Trump's veto of defense bill By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Trump rejected the defense bill last week, saying it failed to limit social media companies he claims were biased against him during his failed reelection campaign. Continue reading
Dec 28 House approves Trump's $2,000 checks, sending to GOP-led Senate By Associated Press The vote divides Republicans who mostly resist more spending. But many House Republicans joined in support, despite being wary of bucking the president. Senators are set to return to session Tuesday to consider the measure. Continue reading
Dec 21 WATCH: House passes $900 billion COVID-19 relief package By Associated Press, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The House easily passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch 6:28 Why one Republican lost his re-election bid to a more conservative rival While House Democrats lost races in some Republican-leaning districts, one Republican was ousted by a challenger from his own party on the right. Lisa Desjardins spoke with Rep. Denver Riggleman, a first-term Virginia Republican, about why he lost the race. Continue watching