In Florida, the Climate Crisis Comes Due as a Higher Insurance Premium The state’s voters aren’t arguing about fuel. They’re arguing about who pays when extreme weather hits. Capital & Main · Sep 23
Anna Paulina Luna dismisses Cabinet member’s attempt to smack her butt at Trump’s midterm convention Florida congresswoman shrugs off Housing Secretary Scott Turner’s gesture, pointing out he is a former NFL player and ‘maybe went for a high five’ as they passed each other on stage The Independent UK · Sep 15
A viral video appeared to show a Trump cabinet member reaching for her posterior. But the congresswoman just shrugged it off: ‘Went for a high five’ The moment went viral. We Got This Covered · Sep 15
Awkward stage moment between HUD chief Scott Turner and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna goes viral IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 10
Trump Cabinet official appears to try and swat congresswoman’s rear as she takes stage The moment in question came as HUD Secretary Scott Turner left the stage at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Texas The Independent UK · Sep 10
Trump brings his PT Barnum act to Dallas ANALYSIS: Trump may be the Republican Party’s greatest showman. But, Eric Garcia writes, his three-ring spectacle risks burning the party to a crisp The Independent UK · Sep 9
Members renew proxy voting push ahead of next Congress By the time Brittany Pettersen’s son was 6 months old, he’d taken 24 flights. The Colorado Democrat’s son is no world traveler — his time on planes as an infant was spent with Pettersen flying back and forth to Washington for votes. As the House considers potential rules changes for… Roll Call · Sep 2
Rep. Chuck Edwards censured by House after harassment probe House members on Tuesday censured Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment of two former staffers, even as he insisted that poetry he wrote and gifts he gave were not intended to be romantic. They voted overwhelmingly, 413-2, to censure Edwards and adopt a report from the Ethics Committee detailing “persistent… Roll Call · Sep 1
Still on the House agenda? Tension with the Senate The House returns from its August break with a short to-do list: Squash the possibility of a government shutdown so members can focus on the looming midterm elections. So far, so good, if they can stick to the plan of quickly clearing a Senate-passed spending stopgap this week. From there,… Roll Call · Aug 31
Florida Republicans did what Mike Johnson is too partisan to do — they showed disgraced Rep. Cory Mills the door ANALYSIS: Cory Mills faced numerous allegations, but Johnson refused to tell him to go. Eric Garcia breaks down how Florida voters weighted ethics more heavily than the House Speaker has The Independent UK · Aug 19
Florida Rep. Cory Mills loses primary as Wasserman Schultz, Moskowitz prevail Florida Rep. Cory Mills, who’s faced scrutiny over allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations, joined the list of House incumbents to lose reelection bids this year. But a handful of other Florida members, including Democrats Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Jared Moskowitz, held off primary challenges Tuesday. In the… Roll Call · Aug 18
Too hot for Trump? President turns back on disgraced Florida congressman ahead of crucial primary ANALYSIS: Cory Mills faces serious charges. With Trump’s support, he might survive. He doesn’t have it, Eric Garcia writes ahead of Florida’s big night The Independent UK · Aug 18
AI Is Quietly Becoming Part Of Congress' Workforce While Lawmakers Are Still Figuring Out The Rules Congressional offices are adopting AI for tasks ranging from summarizing bills to preparing amendments even as lawmakers are debating privacy, accuracy and safety concerns surrounding the technology. International Business Times · Aug 13
They once condemned bad behavior in the House. Now, it’s ‘not my business’ Four months ago, calls denouncing misconduct came swiftly, and all at once. Now, it’s near silence. Allegations surrounding two House Republicans reached a fever pitch this week, as Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina dropped out of his reelection campaign due to a report detailing “inappropriate conduct” toward two female… Roll Call · Aug 5
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Sitting congresswoman Lauren Boebert serves as stand-in host on Matt Gaetz’s OAN show in rare move MAGA Colorado representative takes the chair on conservative news channel to sound the alarm over election security, discuss radical Islam with Rob Schneider and champion a reported surge in church attendance
The Independent UK · Jul 24 ‘Sick of this s***’: Mike Johnson rages after GOP rebellion and then immediately regrets it House Speaker has faced internal revolt while trying to steer his razor-thin majority in the direction of passing legislation aligned with Trump’s agenda
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Prediction market Kalshi now has a ‘hub’ for bets on everything tied to the midterm elections As interest in political betting grows, so do concerns about the potential for corruption and inside trading tied to popular exchanges
Roll Call · Jul 21 Dashed dreams for consensus group ahead of stock-trading vote An upcoming vote on reining in stock trading by members of Congress is serving as a painful reminder of what could have been for a bipartisan working group who hoped to ban stock ownership by lawmakers entirely. Members who spent months working on the effort described lingering frustration this week…
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 Trump Presidency Liability: How MAGA Influencers Are Derailing the House GOP Agenda MAGA influencers now threaten Trump's political agenda by creating a parallel power structure, disrupting legislative processes, and selling access to Trump's inner circle.
Salon · Jul 19 MAGA influencer class breaks White House Republicans are now paying the price for a government run by clout chasers
The Independent UK · Jul 19 Rep. Anna Paulina Luna tipped off MAGA influencer on Trump’s VP pick for Polymarket bet: report The tip allegedly inspired an investigation by federal regulators amid growing concern over insider political betting
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Democratic senator had relationships with two staffers and was ‘very flirtatious’ with others: report Ruben Gallego of Arizona said in response to the allegations: ‘I’m not going to engage in gossip’
Roll Call · Jul 16 How curbing Congress’ stock-trading took a partisan turn Lawmakers expect to vote next week on a proposal to curb stock-trading by members of Congress, an effort months in the making that many Republicans are hoping to point to as they return home to their districts in August. Democrats are lining up in opposition as they try to shore…
The Guardian - US · Jul 15 House Republicans resurrect Save America Act by adding it to spending bill Effort is latest attempt to pass bill that seeks to ban mail-in ballots and imposes voter identification requirements
International Business Times UK · Jul 15 What Is the Sunshine Protection Act and Will the Senate Pass Year-Round Daylight Saving? The US House has voted overwhelmingly for the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, but the proposal now faces scepticism from sleep experts and an uncertain future in the Senate.