Congress
Trump Supporters Breached The Offices Of Members Of Congress
One man was photographed with his feet on a desk in Nancy Pelosi's office. A note left behind read, "WE WILL NOT BACK DOWN."
Trump Held A Delusional MAGA Rally As Congress Prepared To Confirm He Lost
Trump supporters are rallying in DC today to plead with Congress to overturn Joe Biden's win. The president gave them his support.
Congress Has Overridden A Trump Veto For The First Time In His Presidency
The defense spending bill passed with a veto-proof majority in both chambers of Congress, but Trump went ahead and vetoed it anyway.
A Republican Just Elected To Congress Has Died From COVID At 41
Luke Letlow was days away from being sworn in as the US representative for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. He had no underlying health conditions.
Trump Pardoned Political Allies And Former Republican Congress Members Who Were Convicted Of Federal Crimes
Former US Rep. Duncan Hunter was due to begin his 11-month prison sentence in 2021, but now he won't serve any time for misusing campaign funds.
Surprise Medical Billing Is Finally Coming To An End After Congress Reached A Last-Minute Deal
Congress ended surprise billing, but only after doctors won a series of concessions that may let them charge insurers higher prices.
Congress Has Passed A Coronavirus Aid Bill Giving Checks To Most US Residents
Months after most of the previous COVID aid had expired, Congress has approved hundreds of billions of dollars in relief for businesses and individuals.
Congress Announced New Coronavirus Relief, Including $600 For Many US Residents
The deal contains unemployment benefits, money for small businesses, and extends a federal ban on evictions. It is expected to pass before Christmas.
Congress Has Passed Sweeping Anti–Money Laundering Legislation. Now It’s Up To Trump.
The law would force shell companies, and criminals who may hide behind them, into view — if it survives Trump’s veto.
A Vaccine Critic Told Congress To Focus On Toilets Instead Of Masks To Stop COVID
Sen. Ron Johnson said he was trying to be open-minded in inviting witnesses who promoted misinformation about the COVID pandemic.
Congress Took A Big Step Toward A New Coronavirus Relief Bill
The bipartisan plan would provide $300-per-week in unemployment benefits and provide billions of dollars in aid, but Trump and Senate Republicans still need to sign on.
Congress Isn't Passing Pandemic Relief, But They Are Passing The Coronavirus
Nearly 1 in 10 senators and 1 in 20 House members have been diagnosed with COVID-19, but even wearing masks on the Senate floor is still a source of contention.
Chuck Grassley, One Of The Oldest Members Of Congress, Has The Coronavirus
Grassley, 87, is the second oldest US senator and third in line to the presidency.
Republican Women Had A Big Night In Congress, But Their Party Is Still Overwhelmingly Male
Republicans broke a record in the House, electing the most new women from their party to Congress ever.
Ritchie Torres And Mondaire Jones Make History As The First Openly Gay Black Members Of Congress
"It is a lot of responsibility. I'm happy to be providing that kind of representation for so many young people and older people,” Jones said this summer.
A 25-Year-Old Republican Won In North Carolina. He’ll Soon Be The Youngest Member Of Congress.
The race to fill the seat of Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows drew national attention after the surprise Republican primary win by Madison Cawthorn in June. In recent months, he has had to deny he is racist.
A QAnon Supporter Has Been Elected To Congress For The First Time
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s win emphasizes the extent to which the GOP will embrace QAnon candidates with a chance at winning while trying to distance themselves from the mass delusion itself.
He’s About To Be The First Openly Gay Black Member Of Congress — And He’s Talking About Mental Health Like Few Politicians Ever Have
Ritchie Torres is grappling with how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting his likely New York district’s mental health and opening up about his own.
Congress Is Close To Ending Anonymous Shell Companies
After years of inaction, Congress is looking to pass substantial reforms of the financial system. The FinCEN Files investigation spotlighted the pivotal role of shell companies in moving dirty money.
A Member Of Congress Is Facing Death Threats After QAnon Went After Him
The House Republican campaign committee falsely accused Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski of protecting sexual predators. "They knew exactly what they were doing," he said.
Women Detained By ICE Told Members Of Congress They Underwent Unwanted Medical Procedures
"If you are going to take a blade to a woman's body, then you need to have informed consent otherwise it is an assault to that woman."
A Republican Member Of Congress Threatened To Kill Armed Demonstrators In A Facebook Post
Rep. Clay Higgins has spoken at events organized by militia groups. When a rumor spread of a Black militia group protesting police brutality, he said their armed presence would be considered a threat and he'd "drop any 10 of you where you stand."
Congress Has Stopped Negotiating On Coronavirus Aid, As Tens Of Millions Of People Remain Out Of Work
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recessed the Senate on Thursday, tanking the possibility of a new relief bill.
Ilhan Omar Won A Bitter Primary To Keep Her Seat In Congress
Omar beat a well-funded challenger in her Democrat-heavy Minnesota congressional district.
FEMA Told Congress It Had “Very Little Knowledge” About The Coronavirus Response Before March. New Documents Show It’s Been Deeply Involved Since The Beginning.
“In my mind, this is kinda like a hurricane brewing off the coast of Africa with potentially huge effects that could develop very fast," a FEMA official wrote in an email on Feb. 3.
Ilhan Omar Didn’t Expect “A Red Carpet Welcome” To Congress
Ilhan Omar, facing a primary based in part on her national image, said in an interview her image and identity justify her politics.
Congress Agrees On Sending Out More Coronavirus Stimulus Checks This Summer
Republicans and Democrats agree on almost nothing in the next COVID aid package, but both sides support sending out more direct aid payments.
Trump Doesn’t Want Undocumented Immigrants To Count In Deciding How Many Seats States Get In Congress
The memo signed by Trump on Tuesday could put some states at risk of losing voting power in Congress.
The $600 Unemployment Benefit Expires This Weekend, And Congress Still Doesn’t Have A Plan
Republicans say the $600 per week is too much, but the compromise they’re proposing might not be logistically possible.
The Forces Fighting Congress’s Bill To End Surprise Billing Are Acting Like They’ve Already Won. They Likely Have.
The private equity firms that profit off of surprise billing and mounted an ad campaign against the legislation have gone dark. It's a sign that the battle in Congress may be over.