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Senate Dems Hold Floor Overnight to Protest Russell Vought’s Nomination to OMB
While Democrats don't have the Senate votes to tank Trump nominees, they can derail the chamber's day-to-day functions.
Airline-Bankrolled Lawmakers Brushed Off Warnings Before DC Airport Collision
Despite mid-flight near misses as legislation was being finalized, lawmakers expanded flight traffic at the airport.
House GOP Floats Plan to Cut Taxes for Corporations and the Ultrawealthy
Republicans propose slashing benefits for the poor and working class to pay for new tax cuts.
Deadline Looms for Congress to Renew Critical Funding Program for Rural Schools
At stake in the Secure Rural Schools program is millions of dollars for rural communities in over 700 counties.
Joe Biden Blasts Efforts to “Erase the History” of January 6 Capitol Attack
“Democracy — even in America — is never guaranteed,” President Joe Biden wrote in an op-ed.
After Delay Following Failed First Vote, Johnson Narrowly Wins Speakership
Johnson had initially lost the first ballot of the speakership by a margin of 216 votes to 218 against him.
House Dem: Newly Released Rules Package Shows GOP “Doubling Down” on Extremism
Rep. Jim McGovern says Republicans are moving to further diminish the power of the minority party.
At Least 37 US Lawmakers Traded Up to $113 Million in Arms Stocks This Year
Eight of these lawmakers even simultaneously held positions on the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees.
Critics Slam Gerontocracy After Missing Congressmember Found at Senior Facility
GOP Rep. Kay Granger, who has not cast a vote in Congress since July, was revealed to be struggling with dementia.
Republicans Consider Making Elon Musk Speaker of the House
The US Constitution does not stipulate that the speaker has to be a current member of the House.