Congress
The latest updates on the United States Congress. The legislative branch of the federal government, Congress consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Members are elected by their districts or states to either a two-year term (in the House) or a six-year term (in the Senate).
On 2nd Anniversary of Mueller Testimony, Trump's World Looks Very Different
Two years ago today, Robert Mueller gave his testimony to Congress. Much has changed in that time, especially for former President Donald Trump.
Ilhan Omar Demands Answers From White House on Airstrike in Somalia
Representative Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, is pushing back on Democratic President Joe Biden administration's decision to airstrike in Somalia.
Fauci Hits Back at Rand Paul Over 'Inflammatory' and 'Slanderous' Remarks
The infectious diseases expert said that it was "completely nonsense" to claim he had lied under oath.
Video of AOC Criticizing Lawmakers for Not Reading Bills Watched 1M Times
The Democrat said she would be "embarrassed" if she made comments showing she hadn't read bills she was discussing.
Liz Cheney Accuses McCarthy of Covering up 1/6 Riots
"At every opportunity, the Minority Leader has attempted to prevent the American people from understanding what happened," Rep. Cheney said.
GOP Refusal to Raise Debt Ceiling Could Leave U.S. Unable to Pay Accounts
"The leader's statements on debt ceiling are shameless, cynical and totally political," said Senate Majority Leader Check Schumer.
McCarthy Pulls Members From 1/6 Commission After Pelosi Rejects 2 Picks
"This panel has lost all legitimacy and credibility," House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters during a quickly called press conference at the Capitol.
To Build Back Better, Give Workers a Voice and a Stake
It is obvious to the American people: frontline workers who put themselves in harm's way to keep our country running deserve a seat at the bargaining table.
Fourth Stimulus Check Update: Petition Surges Toward 3M Signatures
Progressive Democratic lawmakers have been urging congressional colleagues to support recurring monthly payments since last spring.
Dems Blast Federal Judge's Ruling That Says DACA Is Unlawful
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the ruling "brazenly flouts the law & precedent, as it casts a cloud of fear & uncertainty."
Only 12 Percent of Americans Have Confidence in Congress: Poll
U.S. adults also had relatively low levels of confidence in the presidency and the Supreme Court.
It's Time to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs
Meaningful drug pricing reform is overdue, and our constituents know it.
369 Mayors Urge Congress to Act on Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
"This framework would be the largest long-term investment in our nation's infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century," the group's letter said.
Matt Gaetz Working on Conservatorship Legislation Amid #FreeBritney Push
The Florida congressman said his elderly constituents are "particularly vulnerable" to conservatorship and guardianship abuse.
'You're Going to Die': Capitol Riot Video Shows Mob Attacking Officers
A separate video showed an officer being dragged head first into the crowd.
Bennie Thompson Says No One 'Off Limits' for Testimony, Including Trump
The Mississippi congressman said that if any witnesses resist, he would use the panel's subpoena authority "to the fullest extent of the law."
Congress Should Apply Public Accommodation Laws to Big Tech
Congress needs to take the reins away from courts and Big Tech and establish true internet freedom.
Val Demings Campaign to Challenge Marco Rubio Has Raised Over $4 Million
The Democratic congresswoman said in a statement that she's been "humbled and honored by the outpouring of support from across Florida and around the nation."
Joe Biden's First-Time Homebuyer Credit: Where We're At
During his presidential campaign, Biden proposed a tax credit of up to $15,000 to help American families buy their first homes.
Wendy Davis Raises Nearly $120K in Bid Against Marjorie Taylor Greene
"We don't need a social media celebrity or a cable news spectacle representing us in Washington," Davis said in a statement.
GOP Group Shuns 'Carnival Barkers' Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert
"The work of Congress is not a joke or reality show. Our women have fought too hard for too long to be respected and taken seriously," the PAC's director said.
$2,000 Monthly Payment Petition Signed by About 1 in 70 Voters
Stephanie Bonin created the petition to call on Congress to support adults with monthly payments through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chip Roy Hopes GOP Causes '18 More Months of Chaos' by Blocking Democrats
"Thank the Lord, 18 more months of chaos and the inability to get stuff done," Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said. "That's what we want."
Rep. Andy Kim Almost Threw Away Jan. 6 Blue Suit He Donated to Smithsonian
"It'll be surreal to one day take my kids to the Smithsonian and show them the blue suit behind glass," Rep. Kim said Tuesday.
Fourth Stimulus Check Update: $2,000/Month Petition Hits 2.5 Million Names
Stephanie Bonin, the creator of the petition, is confident the petition will hit 3 million signatures, in part because the future is still uncertain.
Democratic Rep. André Carson Calls for Congress Hearings on UFO Sightings
"We still can't rule out that 2-to-6 percent we can't explain, maybe even otherworldly," the Indiana congressman said of the Pentagon UFO report.
Petitions for $2,000 Monthly Stimulus Checks Surpass 2.8 Million Signatures
The six petitions have received more than 2,838,000 signatures collectively and continued to gain momentum on Saturday.
These Are the Members of the January 6 Committee
Seven Democrats and one Republican were appointed to the new House committee that will investigate the deadly January 6 attack on the Capitol.
AOC Says ExxonMobil Lobbying Tactics 'Shameful' and 'Explosive'
Lobbyist pushed senators to remove or weaken climate-change measures in President Biden's proposed legislation. The company's CEO has issued an apology.
Care Can't Wait
The care economy is the American economy. It is our economic backbone that most take for granted until it is gravely hurt.
