Inside the bitter feud over Mike Johnson's rule-breakers "It's like these guys never played team sports before," one Republican lawmaker told Axios. Axios · Feb 14
70 Years Ago, A Creepy Thriller Spawned An Infamous Sci-Fi Trope Long after the invasion ended, we all still fear the pod people. Inverse · Feb 5
January full moon wows skywatchers with a striking 'Wolf Supermoon' (photos) January's full moon is often known as the 'Wolf Moon'. Space · Jan 5
Matt Gaetz clears the air and dishes to Tucker Carlson on if he ever tried to date AOC ‘Not my cup of tea. But she, after January 6th, treated us all like we had horns or something,’ Matt Gaetz said this week. The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025
Washington DC shooting: Trump calls shooting of national guard members ‘an act of terror’, vows new scrutiny of immigrants – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Nov 26, 2025
Former GOP House leader blasts Nancy Mace and says he hopes she gets ‘the help she needs’ ‘I just don’t want to put her in a position that she makes decisions,’ Kevin McCarthy told Fox News. The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington announces retirement - Roll Call Republican Rep. Jodey C. Arrington of Texas won’t seek reelection in 2026, closing out a tumultuous run as House Budget chairman. Roll Call · Nov 11, 2025
See stunning photos of November's full 'Beaver Moon' — the biggest supermoon of 2025 See breathtaking photos of the full "Beaver Moon" brightening November's sky. Space · Nov 6, 2025
At the Capitol, history is always in the making - Roll Call “I really do think that we ought to listen to what our founders said,” the retiring U.S. Capitol Historical Society president says. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025
GOP blame game is on as push to stop California redistricting fades Republican officials concede they're unlikely to stop the state from creating more Democratic House seats. Axios · Oct 28, 2025
Trump’s peace pursuit leaves Mike Johnson holding the bag amid US government shutdown NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump is the only figure who can unify Republicans in Congress. Without him, the House Speaker is sputtering, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
What is antifa; what does Trump’s ‘major terrorist’ label mean? Trump’s latest announcement comes as Tyler Robinson is charged over Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2025
Patrick McHenry looks back on three weeks in the hot seat - Roll Call The onetime speaker pro tempore returned to the Capitol to claim an award — and to reflect on chaos and resilience in the legislative branch. Roll Call · Sep 16, 2025
Jeffries taps top Trump resisters Swalwell, Crockett and Moskowitz for new Jan. 6 panel The picks signify Democrats' combative stance towards the Republican subcommittee. Axios · Sep 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Tennessee Rep accused of shoving protester with ‘bad breath’ as the two clashed on DC street Rep. Tim Burchett was accosted by a protester in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025 In a closely divided Congress, aging lawmakers are a problem for Democrats The 2026 midterms are more than a year away, but some high-profile primary election battles in the Democratic Party are gaining national attention. Much of that attention is focused on the age of the candidates.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Trump critic turned ally Nancy Mace announces run for South Carolina governor The right-wing Republican touts Trump’s praise in her announcement ad and adopts the phase “South Carolina First”
Roll Call · Jul 16, 2025 Breaking news: Speakers raise a lot of money - Roll Call Speaker Mike Johnson’s record-setting fundraising haul for the second quarter shows it’s time for a Beltway tradition to be laid to rest.
The Guardian - US · Jul 3, 2025 Hakeem Jeffries breaks record for longest House floor speech while opposing GOP tax bill Democratic leader spoke for more than eight hours to rail against Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill
We Got This Covered · Jun 26, 2025 ‘Our daddy’: Unemployed Kevin McCarthy shares his bizarre fantasy about Donald Trump, and whatever he wants to do… yikes Daddy issues confirmed.
Roll Call · Jun 2, 2025 A new, ‘more evergreen’ mural is coming to the halls of Longworth - Roll Call Gone is the face of Kevin McCarthy that once featured so prominently in the Longworth basement. In its place will be images of familiar Capitol scenery.
The Independent UK · May 28, 2025 Nancy Mace ran bot army, had staff run fake accounts to boost profile, report claims: ‘It’s what she does for fun’ South Carolina congresswoman previously accused four men of sexual misconduct in committee hearing
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 DNC set to vote in weeks on removing David Hogg after young progressive announces plans to fund challengers ‘If we’re to redo this election, it truly just sends a horrible message that we really do not want out there at this moment,’ Hogg says
The Independent UK · May 22, 2025 Mike Johnson wins his toughest battle yet – and shows he’s here to stay ANALYSIS: The House speaker proves that no one can do it like him, writes John Bowden
The Independent UK · May 16, 2025 Why these Republicans finally stood up to Trump – and the price they could pay as a result ANALYSIS: The Freedom Caucus will need to choose whether they care more about fiscal restraint or being a Trump fan club, Eric Garcia writes