U.S. Congress
House Members Could Take Paycheck Hit if They Ignore New Security Measures
U.S. House members who flout new security measures implemented at the Capitol in the wake of the January 6 riots now face hefty fines that could come directly out of their paychecks.
More Americans Support Convicting Trump Than During 2020 Impeachment
Former President Donald Trump is likely to be acquitted during his upcoming trial, but more Republicans think he has blame for the Capitol riot than thought his call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was illegal.
Sanders Hails Budget Resolution for 'Working People' as New Stimulus Nears
Democrats are one step closer to passing the COVID-19 relief package, which includes $1,400 checks for all Americans earning below $50,000 a year.
Rep. Gomez Calls for Greene's Expulsion, Committee Removal 'Not Enough'
The House of Representatives voted 230 to 199 in favor of Greene's removal from two key committees on Thursday.
Democrats, It's Time for Action. Not False Hope of Bipartisanship
Republicans had their chance to lead. They failed. Now they just want to obstruct—again.
GOP's Lauren Boebert Faces Third Democratic Challenger in Colorado District
The newly elected Colorado Republican has been criticized for mocking Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg.
Rep. Lauren Boebert Granted Conceal Carry Gun Permit in Washington, D.C.
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Contee said Thursday that Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) had obtained a permit to carry a concealed gun in Washington, D.C. following a viral video showing her promising to carry firearms "in Congress."
Greene's Ability to Impact Legislation Dampened After Committee Removals
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to remove Greene from its education and budget committees during a floor vote on Thursday.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Recounts High School Experience With Gunman
The GOP congresswoman recalled a hostage incident that happened while she was in high school in 1990.
8 Dems Join Amendment to Bar 'Upper-Income Taxpayers' From Stimulus Check
"We can't walk away from an additional $1,400 in direct checks, because people need it," Joe Biden told Democrats this week. "I'm not going to start my administration by breaking a promise to people."
Why a $15 Minimum Wage May Not Make It into COVID-19 Relief Package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters Thursday that Democratic leaders had hoped to have an answer by now of whether the minimum wage hike will be allowed.
Who Could Receive a Third Stimulus Check? Debate Could Lower Eligibility
President Joe Biden won't negotiate on the $1,400 payment amount, but said he's open to reducing the number of people who are eligible.
Unemployment Benefits Expire Next Month—Can Democrats Pass Relief by Then?
"It's a tight deadline," Gordon Gray of the American Action Forum told Newsweek. "It's achievable, but it's a very tight schedule."
25 Nobel Peace Prize 2021 Nominees—including Stacey Abrams, Jared Kushner
A look at those to have been named as nominees for the coveted prize, before the winner is revealed later in the year.
Congress, States Haven't Ended the Eviction Crisis ... But They Could
Due to gaps and weaknesses in the CDC moratorium, as well as a lack of consistent adherence and enforcement of it, evictions have remained widespread across the country.
Kevin McCarthy, Other GOP Reps Want to Keep Greene on Committees
The House Minority Leader called Democrats' resolution to remove Greene from her current committee assignments a "distraction" on Wednesday.
Hoyer Has Harsh Words for Marjorie Taylor Greene
On Wednesday, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said, "There's no analogy that I think can be credibly made between the actions of [Marjorie Taylor] Greene and almost anyone else in Congress with whom I've served."
Matt Gaetz Says He Would Resign to Defend Donald Trump in Impeachment Trial
"If the president called me and wanted me to go defend him on the floor of the Senate, that would be the top priority in my life," Gaetz told Steve Bannon during a podcast appearance.
House to Vote on Removing Marjorie Taylor Greene from Committees
If Democrats fall in line, Republicans will be powerless to stop Greene from being removed from her committee assignments.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Attacks Democrats as GOP Weighs Committee Removal
Greene accused Democrats of being "set out to destroy Republicans, your jobs, our economy, your children's education and lives, steal our freedoms, and erase God's creation."
Number of Voters With Opinions on Marjorie Taylor Greene More Than Doubled
The Georgia Republican remains a divisive figure even among Republican voters, with about 1 in 5 ranking her as favorable and unfavorable.
Joe Manchin Confident $1,400 Stimulus Checks Will Pass and 'Go Out Quickly'
"They're trying to make sure it's targeted to the people who really need it," Manchin said about a third round of stimulus checks. "That's what will happen and it will go out quickly once it's passed."
Georgia GOP Invokes Ilhan Omar Rumor in Support of Marjorie Taylor Greene
"Ilhan Omar can lie and marry her brother to circumvent our laws and not get in trouble ... The double standards are atrocious," a group of GOP leaders from Georgia wrote on Tuesday.
Nancy Pelosi Calls for '9/11-Type Commission' on Capitol Riots
"We will need to establish a 9/11-type Commission to examine and report upon the facts, causes and security relating to the terrorist mob attack on January 6," Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) wrote in a letter addressed to her Democratic colleagues on Tuesday.
Reps. Jimmy Gomez and Mark Pocan Call Out Facebook for Anti-Vaccine Pages
"Lives are literally hanging in the balance of your corporate actions and decisions," the representatives wrote in response to the Facebook-organized Dodger Stadium anti-vaccine protest Saturday, "you must do more."
Alejandro Mayorkas to Helm DHS After Narrow Senate Confirmation, GOP Delays
Mayorkas will be the first Latino and immigrant to oversee the Homeland Security Department.
McConnell Hopes U.S. Imposes 'Significant Costs' on Military in Myanmar
"The new administration deserves credit for approaching this situation in a way that's bipartisan and coordinated with Congress," the Republican leader said.
Joe Manchin Opposed to Passing Stimulus Plan Without Bipartisan Agreement
"I will only support moving in a bipartisan way," said the Democratic senator from West Virginia.
Getting a Jump Start on Your Taxes Could Impact Your Stimulus Check
If a third stimulus check is based on a person's most recent tax return, making more or less money in 2020 could change how much a person receives.
California Looking to Send Stimulus Checks as Congress Debates Biden's Plan
Two proposals in California would send stimulus checks to immigrants left out of federal relief. One has payments at $600 and one boosts stimulus checks to $1,800.