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Nicholas Goldberg: Embattled politicians' strategy is brazenness. Will it work?

It was highly amusing to watch then-Congressman-elect George Santos ducking and weaving to avoid the media scrum on his first day on Capitol Hill. Darting in and out of corridors, chased down the halls by reporters, he often seemed lost but he kept moving, refusing to answer questions about his…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 12, 2023

Baby boomers loosen their grip on Congress - Roll Call

Baby boomers, those born from 1946 to 1964, no longer make up the majority of Congress. Gen X and millenials are gaining fast.

Roll Call · Jan 12, 2023

Video of George Santos dodging reporters on Capitol Hill goes viral with 7.3 million views

‘George Santos spent another day dodging questions on Capitol Hill as he’s accused of fabricating almost every single part of his life’

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Will Bunch: On 2nd anniversary of Jan. 6, Trump’s disciples succeed in shutting down the Capitol

At least on Jan. 6, 2021, the insurrectionists on Capitol Hill had to push aside some flimsy metal barricades before they could carry out their assault on the seat of U.S. governance. Nearly two years later, the 20 or so GOP heirs to the toxic legacy of their patron saint,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 5, 2023

Here's who might run for Debbie Stabenow's Senate seat

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow's announcement Thursday that she won't run for re-election shocked Michigan's political class and sparked buzz across the halls of Capitol Hill and Lansing about who would throw in for the battleground race in 2024.

Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023

GOP in shambles — Dems are loving it

Actual bipartisanship was on display in Kentucky — not that anyone noticed amid the toddler tantrum on Capitol Hill

Salon · Jan 5, 2023

Capitol Hill promises even more scrutiny for Southwest Airlines - Roll Call

Southwest Airlines will be subject to Senate scrutiny after canceling more than 70 percent of its flights the day after Christmas.

Roll Call · Jan 5, 2023

The 118th Congress is off to a historic start. Here's a look at the first day

In the Senate, Mitch McConnell became the longest serving Senate leader in history. Meanwhile, the House failed to elect a speaker in a single ballot, the first time in a century.

WEKU · Jan 4, 2023

Donald Trump’s Tax Returns Are Now Public: What You Need To Know

The House Ways and Means Committee released thousands of pages of President Donald Trump's tax returns from 2015 to 2020.

Zenger · Jan 4, 2023

Republicans prepare to reopen the House gallery to the public

WASHINGTON — After nearly three years of pandemic- and insurrection-related security restrictions, tourists next week will be allowed into the House gallery, and unescorted visitors on official business will be able to enter House office buildings.

Tribune News Service · Dec 30, 2022