Apr 19 Watch 7:23 House leaders work together to push aid for Ukraine and allies over key hurdle By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan, Ian Couzens, Ted Everett On Friday, Capitol Hill saw one of the most significant votes of the year. In the House, the leaders of both parties worked together to oppose the most fiery voices in their caucuses, pushing aid for Ukraine and other allies… Continue watching
May 24 WATCH: House committee holds hearing on the effects of voting requirements on ballot access By News Desk and Associated Press Republicans in Florida, Georgia and other states have seized on former President Donald Trump's false claims of election fraud to push ID requirements for voters to request or return mailed ballots. Continue reading
May 19 WATCH: Tulsa race massacre survivors, advocates testify before House committee By News Desk and Associated Press In 1921, the “proud, rich, black” community in Tulsa suffered a brutal massacre — up to 300 black Tulsans were murdered by white residents, and a thriving neighborhood of that Oklahoma city burned to the ground. Continue reading
May 12 House GOP ousts Trump critic Liz Cheney from top post By Associated Press She was Congress’ highest-ranking Republican woman, a daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, and her removal marked a jarring turnabout to what’s been her fast rise within the party. Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: John Kerry says U.S. is weighing sanctions on China solar over forced labor By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Biden administration is considering sanctions over China’s alleged use of forced labor in production of solar panels and other components in renewable energy, climate envoy John Kerry told lawmakers Wednesday. Continue reading
Mar 24 WATCH: Congress questions Texas officials about power grid failure By David Koenig, Associated Press Congress is looking into the cause of the power blackouts across Texas last month. A House panel heard Wednesday from officials who oversee the state's energy industry and electric grid. Continue reading
Mar 19 U.S. House condemns Myanmar coup, urges freeing of detainees By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The U.S. Congress was signaling its "steadfast support for the Burmese people, their democratically elected leaders in detention, and the future of a democratic Burma," Connolly said in a statement. Continue reading
Mar 03 House prepares to pass landmark voting rights, ethics bill By Associated Press House Democrats are poised to pass a sweeping elections and ethics bill, offering it up as a powerful counterweight to voting rights restrictions advancing in Republican-controlled statehouses across the country. Continue reading
Feb 24 WATCH: House holds hearing on congressional staff wellness after U.S. Capitol attack By News Desk and Associated Press A House subcommittee held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the well being of congressional employees and the state of damage to the U.S. Capitol following the Jan. 6 attack by rioters supporting former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch U.S. House Race Results Lacked Surprise, But May Have Psychological Impact U.S. House Races Were Quiet Compared to High Profile White House, Senate Fights… Continue watching