Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House: Here's what's next
The House of Representatives has entered uncharted territory after a last-ditch, right-wing effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded.
The House of Representatives has entered uncharted territory after a last-ditch, right-wing effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded.
McCarthy ousted as House Speaker, says he won't run again: 'I wouldn't change a thing'
McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.
McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.
Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman sets off fire alarm during House vote on funding bill
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline.
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline.
Congress wants to avoid a government shutdown. But the House and Senate are moving further apart
The House is struggling through a long-shot effort to pass various funding bills with no real chance of finishing by Saturday’s deadline. The stakes are rising with just days remaining before a federal closure.
The House is struggling through a long-shot effort to pass various funding bills with no real chance of finishing by Saturday’s deadline. The stakes are rising with just days remaining before a federal closure.
New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
House passes semi-automatic gun ban after 18-year lapse
The House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to the firearms often used in the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities nationwide.
The House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to the firearms often used in the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities nationwide.
U.S. House committee chair wants gun manufacturers to take personal responsibility for recent mass shootings
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing Wednesday to investigate what Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney called the gun industry's "aggressive sales and marketing of AR-15-style rifles" to the general public.
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing Wednesday to investigate what Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney called the gun industry's "aggressive sales and marketing of AR-15-style rifles" to the general public.
Republican Jake Ellzey wins North Texas U.S. House seat over Trump-backed Susan Wright
Republican Jake Ellzey won a North Texas U.S. House seat on Tuesday night over Susan Wright, a rival backed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president a defeat in a test of his endorsement power since leaving office.
Republican Jake Ellzey won a North Texas U.S. House seat on Tuesday night over Susan Wright, a rival backed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president a defeat in a test of his endorsement power since leaving office.
Texas House Democrat Michelle Beckley announces run against GOP U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne
State Rep. Michelle Beckley, one of the House Democrats who is camped out in Washington, D.C., announced Tuesday that she is challenging U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, a national Democratic target.
State Rep. Michelle Beckley, one of the House Democrats who is camped out in Washington, D.C., announced Tuesday that she is challenging U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, a national Democratic target.
Special election runoff to succeed late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright set for July 27
The runoff features two Republicans: Ron Wright's widow, Susan Wright, and state Rep. Jake Ellzey of Waxahachie.
The runoff features two Republicans: Ron Wright's widow, Susan Wright, and state Rep. Jake Ellzey of Waxahachie.
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.
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.
Van Duyne leads Valenzuela as counting continues of defective Tarrant County ballots
Beth Van Duyne, the Republican, is ahead by about 4,600 votes with 99 percent of the vote counted. However, a problem with barcodes on mail-in ballots in Tarrant County is holding up the process.
Beth Van Duyne, the Republican, is ahead by about 4,600 votes with 99 percent of the vote counted. However, a problem with barcodes on mail-in ballots in Tarrant County is holding up the process.
Most long-serving and freshman incumbents from North Texas re-elected to U.S. House
U.S. Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Marc Veasey and Kay Granger will return for another term. So will Congressmen Colin Allred and Van Taylor, who were both elected for a second term.
U.S. Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Marc Veasey and Kay Granger will return for another term. So will Congressmen Colin Allred and Van Taylor, who were both elected for a second term.
Colin Allred, Genevieve Collins debate features barbs on health care, tornado relief
District 32 Rep. Colin Allred debated GOP challenger Genevieve Collins on police funding, health care and tornado-relief funding.
District 32 Rep. Colin Allred debated GOP challenger Genevieve Collins on police funding, health care and tornado-relief funding.
President Trump picks Ratcliffe to be top intelligence official again
President Donald Trump has picked Rep. John Ratcliffe again to be the nation's top intelligence official, overseeing the 17 U.S. spy agencies that the president has repeatedly scorned.
President Donald Trump has picked Rep. John Ratcliffe again to be the nation's top intelligence official, overseeing the 17 U.S. spy agencies that the president has repeatedly scorned.
Several Republican candidates face off in primary as they look to unseat Rep. Colin Allred
It is the second day of early voting here in Texas.
It is the second day of early voting here in Texas.
California Rep. Duncan Hunter announces resignation
Republican U.S. Rep. Duncan D. Hunter submitted his resignation Tuesday, effective Jan. 13, after pleading guilty to a corruption charge.
Republican U.S. Rep. Duncan D. Hunter submitted his resignation Tuesday, effective Jan. 13, after pleading guilty to a corruption charge.
Staff members resign in light of Congressman Jeff Van Drew's impending party change
One of two Democrats saying he’d vote against impeachment is New Jersey’s Jeff Van Drew. There are reports the Congressman may not be a Democrat much longer.
One of two Democrats saying he’d vote against impeachment is New Jersey’s Jeff Van Drew. There are reports the Congressman may not be a Democrat much longer.