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Democrats kick off response to Trump’s annihilation threats

House Democrats began their messaging campaign to hold President Donald Trump accountable for threatening to eliminate the “whole” Iranian civilization with a 10-second floor showdown Thursday.  “The threats of total annihilation were beyond the pale. It’s time for Congress to step in and take control of the wheel,” Rep. Glenn F.…

Roll Call · Apr 9

Kennedy’s push to find cause of autism divides Hill Republicans

One year into his term, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s focus on autism is polarizing Capitol Hill Republicans.

Roll Call · Feb 18

Sidelined last election, abortion returns to policy limelight

Sidelined last election, abortion returns to policy limelight - Health Care Abortion returns to policy discussions after being sidelined last election.

Roll Call · Jan 22

Johnson touts personal story in speech at anti-abortion march - Roll Call

March comes days before the Jan. 22 anniversary of 1973 Roe v. Wade decision and nearly two years after that decision was overturned.

Roll Call · Jan 19, 2024

House GOP plans pregnancy-related bills before Roe anniversary - Roll Call

The House tees up two abortion-related votes ahead of the annual March for Life, but the votes focus on pregnancy, not banning the procedure.

Roll Call · Jan 16, 2024

Lee, administration officials issue plea for five-year PEPFAR - Roll Call

Portions of PEPFAR must be reauthorized by the end of the month, but neither chamber has passed a bill to extend them.

Roll Call · Sep 25, 2023

PEPFAR reauthorization debate highlights splits in GOP - Roll Call

Reauthorization of an HIV/AIDS program launched by President George W. Bush now faces roadblocks because of abortion debate.

Roll Call · Sep 21, 2023

‘SALT’ shakes up House GOP tax package discussions

WASHINGTON -- House Republicans opposed to limits on deductions for state and local taxes are making their first stand in a move that could test their newfound power in the GOP conference.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

'SALT' shakes up House GOP tax package discussions - Roll Call

House Republicans opposed to limits on deductions for state and local taxes are making their first stand that could test their influence.

Roll Call · Jul 20, 2023

Post-Roe, anti-abortion groups rally in DC, move toward policy push

WASHINGTON — Thousands of anti-abortion activists gathered on the National Mall on Friday for the movement’s biggest annual rally, marching this year for the first time to the Capitol rather than the Supreme Court — a signal that their fight against legalized abortion has moved to the legislature, rather than…

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023