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).
Shutdown Showdowns Give Minority Parties a Powerful Platform
Over several months, lawmakers have struggled to work on a real annual federal spending plan, as Democrats claim Republicans have resisted engaging in serious talks that would advance the effort.
AOC Calls out Leadership for Not Disciplining Boebert: 'It's Embarrassing'
House Democrats this year have voted to strip Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar of their committee assignments over controversial posts.
Congress Must Act to Save the Havasupai Tribe from Extinction
We urge the Senate to do the right thing and protect the Grand Canyon now and for future generations.
Senate Averts Government Shutdown, Rejects Amendment to Nix Vaccine Mandate
The vote passed in the Senate by a margin of 69-28.
Adam Schiff Says House 'Averted' Shutdown, Vote Now Goes to Senate
The vote was passed along party lines, 221-212. Representative Adam Kinzinger was the only Republican to join the Democrats in voting "yes."
Biden Says No Government Shutdown Unless Someone Is 'Totally Erratic'
Lawmakers have until Friday at midnight to pass a measure to keep the federal government operating.
Rep. Jim Jordan Derided for Stating 'Real America Is Done With COVID-19'
The Ohio Republican's message on Twitter was met with a large response, especially from critics.
1/6 Committee Votes to Recommend Ex-DOJ Official Jeffrey Clark for Contempt
Clark becomes the second former Trump ally to be referred for criminal contempt.
Facebook Whistleblower Returns to Congress, Says They Can't Waste Time
"I encourage you to move forward with eyes open to the consequences of reform," Frances Haugen said at a hearing by a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee.
Shutdown Threat Looms As Congress Nears Deadline With No Deal
Congress is again careening dangerously close to a government shutdown, with federal funding set to run out at midnight on Friday.
Fed Chair Powell Tells House Committee Can't Be Sure When Inflation Will Go
Jerome Powell told a House committee Wednesday it's not possible to be sure when inflation will improve, but the pandemic fading would make it more likely.
Judges Suggest Trump's Executive Privilege Claim May Confuse Powers of WH
To date, Trump has made at least four assertions of executive privilege since leaving office in an attempt to block the release of sensitive information.
Trump Slams 1/6 Panel Ahead of Vote to Hold Jeffrey Clark in Contempt
Jeffrey Clark is now the second former Trump official to face contempt proceedings from the 1/6 panel.
Eric Swalwell Unleashes on the Unvaccinated in Twitter Rant
"Your unvaxxed status is creating new variants," the Congressman wrote in an angry Twitter thread directed at vaccine holdouts.
Ilhan Omar Says Lauren Boebert Refused to Apologize on Phone
Instead of apologizing for "Islamophobic comments and fabricated lies" Boebert "refused to publicly acknowledge her hurtful and dangerous comments," Omar wrote.
Video of Fauci Laughing Off Calls for His Prosecution Viewed Over 1M Times
Fauci has said that attacking him has an "anti-science" flavour to it as he discussed the animosity towards him from Republicans.
Carrie Meek, Pioneering 5-Term Florida Congresswoman, Dies at 95
Meek passed away in her Miami home after battling a "long illness," according to a family spokesperson.
Maxine Waters on Greene: 'We Can Expect Anything From This Crazy Woman'
Waters identified Greene as the leader of a small group of pro-Trump hard-right Republicans that she called the "GOP crazy caucus."
GOP Gov. Hutchinson Says McCarthy Should Be 'Condemning' Gosar, Boebert
"It has to be called out," the Republican Arkansas governor said.
Former GOP Rep. Urges Voters to Oust Boebert, Greene: 'Take Out the Trash'
"She needs to apologize to the Republican Party and a lot of other people. It goes way beyond that," Barbara Comstock said of the Colorado lawmaker.
U.S. Lawmakers Meet With Taiwan President Despite Disapproval from China
Five House members arrived in Taiwan Thursday to meet with local officials amid a wider delegation trip to several regions in Asia.
Adam Kinzinger Accuses McCarthy of 'Begging' Greene to 'Stay in Power'
The Illinois Republican knocked the House GOP leader, writing in a sarcastic tweet: "Here is real strength."
Adam Kinzinger Calls Boebert 'Trash,' Says McCarthy Tried to 'Hug a Skunk'
Kinzinger called McCarthy "a living example of what happens when you try to hug a skunk" and said that Boebert "is TRASH."
Boebert Faces Calls to Be Censured as Ilhan Omar Remarks Anger Democrats
Omar has said Boebert's account of meeting her at the Capitol was "made up" and also accused her of bigotry.
Stimulus Check: Millions Want More Checks as Inflation Impacts Thanksgiving
The American Farm Bureau Federation projected that the average cost of Thanksgiving dinner may have surged as much as 14 percent.
Republicans, Democrats Locked in Dead Heat in Latest Congressional Poll
The two parties each received 40 percent of support from American adults in a survey that was conducted November 20-23.
Roger Stone, Alex Jones Say They'll Likely Plead the Fifth to 1/6 Subpoenas
The two Trump allies have been asked to give testimony by December 17 and December 18, respectively.
Ex-U.S. Intelligence Officials Working for Foreign Countries on Rise: AP
The extensive report claims that former CIA agent Kevin Chalker helped spy on FIFA officials on behalf of Qatar.
Build Back Better, But Not For Religious Believers
The Build Back Better Act won't just fundamentally alter the scope and size of American government. It will also further the progressive campaign against religion.
90 House Dems Call on Senate to Return Path to Citizenship for Immigrants
The representatives are asking for the opinion of the Senate Parliamentarian on immigration to be disregarded.
