House votes to suspend debt ceiling, bill heads to Senate
The House on Wednesday voted to suspend the debt ceiling through Dec. 16, 2022.
Florida State Representative rips DC food, reaps the whirlwind on Twitter
If there’s one thing District residents are proud of, it’s the dining experience in the nation’s capital – so a Florida State Representative may have bitten off more than he could chew when he ripped DC food on Twitter.
House entitled to some of Trump's financial records, federal judge rules
According to a federal judge in Washington, House Democrats who have spent years investigating Donald Trump are entitled to some of the former president’s financial records.
Senate Democrats reach $3.5 trillion budget agreement
Senate Democrats say that they have reached a budget agreement among themselves that envisions spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade.
Congressman donates suit he wore to clean up after US Capitol riot to Smithsonian
“While some try to erase history, I will fight to tell the story so it never happens again,” U.S. Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey posted on Twitter Tuesday.
House votes to form new committee to investigate Capitol riot
Lawmakers approved a special committee on Wednesday to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
House Dems call on JPMorgan Chase to refund pandemic-era overdraft fees
House Democrats from New York urged JPMorgan Chase in a letter to refund overdraft fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Juneteenth set to become federal holiday after House OKs bill
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday.
Capitol riot: Questions linger in wake of Senate report
A bipartisan Senate report released last week details security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and recommends how to fix them.
Bill to ban BLM flag at US embassies introduced by House Republicans
The Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 would prohibit American embassies from flying Black Lives Matter and other political flags.
Phone call with US Rep. Debbie Dingell as she recovers from emergency surgery
US Rep. Debbie Dingell underwent emergency surgery for a perforated ulcer Friday night, according to published reports.
‘We must speak the truth’: Rep. Liz Cheney rebukes Trump, GOP from House floor
Rep. Liz Cheney gave a defiant speech on the House floor ahead of an expected vote to oust her from her No. 3 House GOP role.
House GOP leader shares concern over Liz Cheney's 'ability to carry out her job' amid barbs with Trump
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is stepping up the pressure on Liz Cheney, describing concerns by rank-and-file Republicans about “her ability to carry out her job” after she traded insults with former President Donald Trump.
'It's about time': Harris, Pelosi make history flanking Biden during address to Congress
Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made history as the first two women to share the stage in Congress during a presidential address.
House cancels Thursday session amid threat of violence at Capitol by militia group
The U.S. House is abruptly finishing its work for the week given the threat of violence at the Capitol by a militia group seeking to storm the building, as happened in a deadly siege Jan. 6.
Threats against members of Congress up 93% in 2021 compared to last year, Capitol Police chief says
The acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police said there has been an increase in threats against lawmakers this year in comparison to this time last year.
House passes $1.9 trillion relief bill, Senate expected to vote next week
Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday.
House passes Equality Act, which would enshrine LGBTQ protections in US labor and civil rights laws
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Arizona man who wore horns at riot apologizes for storming Capitol
The so-called "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley says he regrets storming the Capitol and expressed disappointment with former President Donald Trump.