Congress

Politics 4 hours ago

First openly trans rep-elect claims GOP spotlighting transgender issues an 'attempt to distract' voters

Delaware Democratic Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender politician in the U.S. House, claimed the GOP’s focus on trans issues is an “attempt to distract" voters.

Media 6 hours ago

'Squad' member Rep. Pressley fumes over GOP’s anti-DEI bill: Keep MLK’s name ‘out of your mouths’

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, R-Mass., ripped House Republicans for pushing a bill aimed at removing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies from the federal government.

Politics 14 hours ago

Senate GOP motivated to rapidly confirm Trump nominations ahead of party trifecta in Washington

Republicans are signaling a quick confirmation process for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet in 2025.

Politics 2 days ago

'Conveyor belt of radicals': GOP slammed over Senate absences that helped Biden score more judges in lame duck

Republicans are facing backlash after President Biden and Majority Leader Schumer scored judicial wins as a result of GOP Senate absences.

Trump Transition 2 days ago

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Gaetz's status in the House and the Ethics Committee report

Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from Trump's nomination of attorney general on Thursday, and now the future for him in Congress is unclear.

House of Representatives 2 days ago

Incumbent Iowa Republican says Dem House opponent 'wasting taxpayer money' with recount

Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has called a Democrat-backed recount of her 2024 House race a waste of taxpayer money while she leads Christina Bohannan by fewer than 1,000 votes.

House of Representatives 2 days ago

Size of slim Republican House majority hangs on 3 uncalled races

There are still three uncalled House races that will determine the size of the Republican majority in Congress after the 2024 elections.

Politics 3 days ago

GOP senator debuts bill to abolish Department of Education following Trump campaign promise

A GOP senator is pushing a new bill to abolish the Department of Education, which Trump said he planned to do on the campaign trail.

Israel 3 days ago

Fetterman says 'F--- that' amid bipartisan backlash over arrest warrants targeting Israel's Netanyahu, Gallant

U.S. lawmakers from both parties condemned the ICC's move to issue arrest warrants against Israeli figures Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.

Sports 3 days ago

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines calls out ‘deranged’ co-hosts of ‘The View’ over Capitol Hill bathroom ban

Riley Gaines called out the co-hosts of "The View" on social media over their stance on a new resolution that would ban transgender women from using women’s restrooms at the U.S. Capitol.