How McConnell could remain a thorn in Trump's side next Congress - Roll Call Republicans and Democrats expect Sen. Mitch McConnell will remain a thorn in Donald Trump's side even without a leadership role. Roll Call · Dec 18, 2024
House Republicans Call For Prosecution Of Liz Cheney House Republicans conclude investigation into Capitol attack, suggest prosecuting Liz Cheney. Report accuses her of violating laws and witness tampering, h... Top News · Dec 18, 2024
Conservative Lawmakers Criticize Last-Minute Government Spending Measure Conservative lawmakers criticize last-minute government spending measure, sparking witty remarks and division within the Republican party. Top News · Dec 18, 2024
Hanging over the usual post-election staff shuffle? Trump’s purge threat - Roll Call Some are bracing for a ripple effect in Washington, as Trump vows to target career civil servants in the name of "efficiency." Roll Call · Dec 18, 2024
GOP Lawmakers Are Proposing Border Security For Dreamers' Rights In Latest Immigration Enforcement Negotiation Trump said in a recent interview he wanted to work with Dems to protects Dreamers. Staunch border hawks think deportations should be the focus instead. Latin Times · Dec 18, 2024
'Shut It Down' Trends On X As Congress Faces Backlash Over Shutdown Deal Congress leaders announced a stopgap measure that will prevent a government shutdown, but some users on X are unhappy about it and would rather have a short-term shutdown than a "bloated" bill. International Business Times · Dec 18, 2024
Congress Unveils Plan To Avoid Government Shutdown With Funding Extension Congressional leaders propose a short-term extension of FY 2024 government funding levels to avoid shutdown. Top News · Dec 18, 2024
House Republicans Target Liz Cheney For Prosecution House Republicans' report implicates Liz Cheney in Jan. 6 Capitol attack, sparking controversy and calls for accountability. Top News · Dec 18, 2024
Texas GOP threatens House members who support Dustin Burrows in speaker race with attack mailers This is the latest example of the Republican Party of Texas spending its resources attacking its own members. The Texas Tribune · Dec 17, 2024
GOP House subcommittee wants Liz Cheney investigated for ‘witness tampering’ Cheney communicated with key witness and provided recommendation for new legal representation, GOP report finds The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
DC lawmakers frustrated as officials reject drone conspiracies – but provide no real answers ANALYSIS: From Iranian ‘mother-ships’ to federal conspiracies to a Star Wars prop, a lack of official information means the drone scare is generating more heat than light, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
A school voucher program in Texas is more likely than ever. Can lawmakers craft a bill they agree on? Some voucher opponents are ready to compromise; others are hoping supporters will fumble over the program's size, eligibility and accountability. The Texas Tribune · Dec 17, 2024
Kennedy faces questions about food, vaccines in GOP meetings - Roll Call Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Donald Trump's pick to lead Health and Human Services, meets with GOP senators to win support for his nomination. Roll Call · Dec 17, 2024
Rep. Spartz To Focus On DOGE, Shun House GOP Duties Rep. Victoria Spartz prioritizes aiding DOGE to enhance government efficiency and fiscal responsibility, diverging from traditional House GOP obligations. Top News · Dec 17, 2024
Top News · Dec 17, 2024 Congressional GOP Leaders Reach Funding Deal In Principle Congressional GOP leaders have reached a funding deal involving disaster aid, banking relief for farmers, and health measures.
Top News · Dec 17, 2024 Republican Fake Electors Cast Real Votes For Trump Thirteen Republicans facing criminal charges for 2020 fake electors scheme now casting Electoral College votes for President-elect Donald Trump.
Top News · Dec 17, 2024 Senate Democrats Propose Abolishing Electoral College Senate Democrats propose amendment to replace Electoral College with popular vote system, sparking debate and criticism from GOP lawmakers.
Top News · Dec 17, 2024 JD Vance Emerges As Front-Runner For 2028 GOP Nomination JD Vance emerges as potential GOP front-runner for 2028 presidential nomination, continuing Trump's legacy.
Roll Call · Dec 17, 2024 Capitol Ink: Putting the cap on 2024 - Roll Call Roll Call cartoonist R.J. Matson presents his unique take on a year full of extraordinary events with highlights from Capitol Ink.
Top News · Dec 17, 2024 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Addresses Vaccine Skepticism Concerns Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as head of HHS under scrutiny for past vaccine skepticism and conflicting views with Trump on vaccines. GOP senators see...
Top News · Dec 17, 2024 GOP Rep. Victoria Spartz To Step Back From House Committees Rep. Victoria Spartz's decision to opt out of House committees and caucus due to GOP leadership issues impacts Speaker Mike Johnson's challenges.
Top News · Dec 16, 2024 Mcconnell Urges Trump To Prioritize Military Strength In Foreign Policy Mitch McConnell urges Trump to prioritize military strength in foreign policy to prevent adversaries from exploiting any void left by a retreat.
Roll Call · Dec 16, 2024 Former Rep. Jim Leach, Iowa iconoclast, dies at 82 - Roll Call Former Rep. Jim Leach, an Iowa Republican who broke with his party over the war in Iraq and later Donald Trump, has died at age 82.
Roll Call · Dec 16, 2024 4 takeaways from Trump's news conference at Mar-a-Lago President-elect Trump on Monday announced a massive investment in U.S. projects and urged President Biden to stop selling border wall parts.
Roll Call · Dec 16, 2024 Good says goodbye: ‘This Congress should have done even less’ - Roll Call "The system is designed to protect the status quo," says the former Freedom Caucus chair, who lost a primary race to another Republican.