Here's All The Congress Members Who Say John Conyers Should Resign Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Conyers has, so far, rebuffed calls to resign amid allegations of sexual harassment by multiple women.
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Says John Conyers Should Resign Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
Conyers' lawyer shot back: "It is not up to Nancy Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi did not elect the Congressman and she sure as hell won't tell the Congressman to leave."
Jeff Merkley Warns Democrats Not To "Get Distracted" By DNC Fight
"If we get distracted by fighting the battle of the last election, we're going to lose the next election," Merkley said on BuzzFeed's morning show AM to DM Thursday.
Sen. Rand Paul Is Suffering From Six Broken Ribs, Following An Assault At His Home
The Kentucky senator was allegedly assaulted at his home by a 59-year-old neighbor on Friday. It is unclear when he will return to work.
Republican Sen. Jeff Flake Is Quitting His Reelection Campaign, Saying He Can't "Condone" Party's Actions
“I have children and grandchildren to answer to and so ... I will not be complicit or silent," Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake said on the Senate floor Tuesday.
A Man Somehow Evaded Security On Capitol Hill And Threw Russian Flags At Trump
"Trump is treason!"
Senator's Office Says He Is Focused On Work, Following Report That He Appeared "Disoriented"
This is not the first time that reporters have raised questions about 79-year-old Sen. Thad Cochran's health.
Trump Plans To End Obamacare Subsidies That Help Cover Health Care Costs For Low-Income Americans
Ending the subsidies, which help to cover the costs of insuring low-income Americans, would push the Obamacare insurance markets into chaos, experts say.
A Top Democrat Investigating Russia Has Been Absent From Congress For Nearly Two Months After Surgery
Rep. Elijah Cummings had "minimally invasive" heart surgery in late May and was expected to leave the hospital within a "few days," but hasn't voted since. Staff say Cummings has been in touch regularly while at home doing physical therapy, but would not say when he will return.
Members Of Congress Have Gotten More Threats This Year Than In All Of 2016
The rise in threats against members of Congress is an “urgent matter," the House's top law enforcement officer wrote in a letter to the Federal Election Commission.
Democrats Launching Unskippable YouTube Ads Targeting Republicans On Health Care
Starting today, YouTube users in Arizona and Nevada won't be able to skip new six-second health care ads that Democrats are using to target Sens. Jeff Flake and Dean Heller.
Here’s Why Republicans Are Confident Neil Gorsuch Will Be On The Supreme Court
Senate Republicans say Judge Neil Gorsuch will be confirmed to the Supreme Court by next Friday, despite strong opposition from Democrats who are threatening to filibuster. Each party faces a big challenge next week — but Republicans have the upper hand.
Republicans Just Gave Up On Repealing Obamacare
Republican leadership abruptly canceled the vote after Trump asked the speaker to pull the bill. "Obamacare remains the law of the land. It's going to remain the law of the land until we find something to replace it [with]," Speaker Paul Ryan said Friday.
Republican Chairman Says Sean Spicer Should Stay “In His Lane” On Health Care Bill
After the White House press secretary told reporters that “every member” of Congress would be able to amend the health care bill “on the floor,” Rules Chairman Pete Sessions said he didn’t appreciate Spicer “getting in my business.”
Democrats Keep Boycotting Nominees, But They'll Be Confirmed Anyway
For the second day in a row, Republicans changed their own rules to approve of Trump's cabinet as Democrats boycotted, sending three nominees to the Senate floor where they'll almost certainly be approved.
Republicans Have Pushed Two Trump Nominees Through Committee After A Democratic Boycott
When Democrats did not show up to a vote on Rep. Tom Price and Steven Mnuchin's nominations for a second day in a row, Republicans took the unusual move of pushing them through anyway.
Senate Democrats Boycott Key Votes On Trump Nominees
Democratic members of the Senate Finance Committee skipped votes on Rep. Tom Price and Steve Mnuchin, President Donald Trump’s nominees to head the Department of Health and Human Services and the Treasury Department, respectively. Sen. Orrin Hatch, the committee chairman, said the Democrats were “acting like idiots.”
House Republicans Flub Their First Day Back
In an unforced error, the House GOP quickly abandoned a rules change that would have stripped an independent ethics watchdog of power. “It was a stumble,” said Rep. Mark Sanford. “And, you know, probably not the way you want to start out.”
Here Are 6 Things House Republicans Want Ethics Investigators To Stop Doing
In a surprise vote, the GOP proposed major changes to the independent Office of Congressional Ethics on Monday night.
House Republicans Abruptly Abandon Effort To Gut Ethics Watchdog
Amid criticism from Donald Trump, Democrats and ethics experts over their move to severely limit the Office of Congressional Ethics' powers on day one, House Republicans unanimously voted to kill the amendment Tuesday.
Reports: Trump Will Name Cathy McMorris Rodgers To Head Interior
The Washington state congresswoman is currently the No. 4 in GOP leadership and the highest ranking Republican woman in Congress.
Rep. Xavier Becerra Nominated To Be California's Attorney General
Becerra will be the first Latino to serve in the position in California history and will replace incoming US Senator Kamala Harris.