Facebook Authorities in the border state of Nuevo Leon continue investigating the murder of a top politician who served as the legal director for the state’s congress. The high-profile murder sent shockwaves through political spheres in the state. The murder occurred on Monday night in the suburb of San Nicolas in the Monterrey metropolitan area.
Morris: Ten Questions the Bidens Should Be Asked by Congress
September 30, 2023 by
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) subpoenaed Hunter and James Biden on Thursday, as Congress looks to discern to what extent President Joe Biden is tied up in his family’s overseas business deals. Throughout their investigation into the Bidens, House Republicans have revealed significant evidence showing Joe Biden’s involvement in the family
The potential first transgender member of Congress says she’s ready to ‘educate’ the GOP
September 17, 2023 by
Sarah McBride, left, takes a selfie with volunteers going out canvassing in Dover, Delaware, September 9, 2src23. | Nicholas Wu/POLITICO REHOBOTH BEACH, DEL. — Sarah McBride touts that she’d be the first openly transgender member of Congress. She also wants to be known for more than just her gender identity. Sitting outside a coffee shop
Utah Republicans block Trump critic from Congress
September 7, 2023 by
Celeste Maloy (right) beat former state Rep. Becky Edwards and former state party chair Bruce Hough (left) for the nomination. | Rick Bowmer/AP Photo Utah Republicans blocked an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump from the nomination for soon-to-be-vacant UT-src2. Instead, they nominated Celeste Maloy to succeed Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah), who is resigning
In hurricane-torn Florida, Biden urges Congress to shore up emergency funding
September 3, 2023 by
“Every American rightly expects FEMA to show up when they are needed to help in a disaster,” President Biden said Saturday in Live Oak, Fla. | Julio Cortez/AP Photo Speaking from one of Florida’s regions hardest hit by Hurricane Idalia, President Joe Biden called on Congress to quickly boost FEMA’s disaster fund budget that a
Peter Navarro, facing trial for contempt of Congress, says Trump invoked executive privilege
August 29, 2023 by
Former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Federal Courthouse, in Washington. | Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo A former top White House aide to Donald Trump made a last-ditch bid to scuttle his upcoming trial for contempt of Congress, testifying to a federal judge on Monday that Trump
Meet the member of Congress who’s trying to save Capitol soles
August 17, 2023 by
A pair of Air Jordan 1 sneakers are worn by Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) as he gives an interview in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill. | Francis Chung/POLITICO It’s said that to truly understand a man’s character, you must walk a mile in his shoes. To truly understand the character of Rep.
How PGA Tour officials defended their Saudi golf deal to Congress
August 14, 2023 by
PGA Tour officials faced their first public questioning Tuesday since their controversial agreement with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, repeatedly asserting the deal was essential to the survival of professional golf. If LIV Golf had managed to snag five players annually, then “they can gut us,” said Jimmy Dunne, board member of the PGA Tour who has
Three key moments from RFK Jr.’s testimony to Congress
August 12, 2023 by
The hearing of the committee investigating the politicization of the federal government largely saw Republicans defend Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and decry Democrats’ protests over his presence | Francis Chung/POLITICO Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before Congress on Thursday in a divisive hearing on federal government “censorship” of Americans’ free speech on
‘Should be concerned’: Congress opens up on new threats posed to US labor market
August 6, 2023 by
WASHINGTON – Congressional lawmakers told Fox News they’re concerned about how artificial Intelligence will impact the job market, but were unsure how to approach the issue. “I don’t have answers,” Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., said. “There’s no question AI is an incredibly disruptive technology, and we should be closely looking at the implications of it […]
Congress has power to reform Supreme Court, Sen. Whitehouse says
August 3, 2023 by
“In terms of administering how the internal ethics of the judicial branch are done — heck, the judicial conference which does that is a creation of Congress,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Congress “absolutely can” reform Supreme Court ethics rules, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said, despite some arguments that Congressional interference would be
Now comes the hard part: Getting the debt ceiling deal through Congress
August 2, 2023 by
Now comes the hard part. If you thought it was hard for President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., to marshal a debt ceiling deal, wait to see if it’s even more challenging to advance the bill through Congress. Both the president and speaker will test their powers of persuasion to line up the […]
McCarthy takes Congress back to school on AI
July 3, 2023 by
EXCLUSIVE: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is launching an effort to get members of Congress educated on artificial intelligence, as the rapidly advancing technology enters more facets of everyday life and pressure to regulate it grows. Against the backdrop of hours of tense negotiations that ultimately led to House Republicans passing their debt limit bill earlier […]
‘Dark Clouds’: Indian Prime Minister Modi Warns Of China Threat In Speech To US Congress
June 22, 2023 by
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Congress of the threat China poses to the Indo-Pacific in an address to a joint meeting of both houses during his state visit on Thursday. India has been courted by the United States, across the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations, as an ally in efforts to counter the Chinese
Debt limit derails the rest of Congress’ must-pass agenda
May 27, 2023 by
Speaker Kevin McCarthy has vowed to pass all 12 bills on the floor, which will be a particularly difficult feat with a four-vote margin. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Spending packages. The farm bill. Defense legislation. Congress’ knockdown fight over what was once its most mundane activity — raising the debt ceiling — is claiming an unintended
Congress crosses its fingers for the new Big Four to avert debt disaster
May 18, 2023 by
Budget chief Shalanda Young is a respected budget guru who’s won trust from both sides in her handling of epic Hill spending battles like the border wall. | Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo Kyrsten Sinema, who’s convened her share of bipartisan dealmaking groups, has stayed pretty quiet on the debt limit standoff. Until now. The Arizona
Debt limit X-date could still crash Congress’ summer break
May 13, 2023 by
The CBO estimates that the government is likely to need between $2srcsrc billion and $3srcsrc billion this month to make all of its payments. | Francis Chung/POLITICO If the U.S. government doesn’t run out of borrowing power by mid-June, the nation probably won’t risk breaching the debt limit until “at least the end of July,”
California lawmaker running for Congress is arrested for drunk driving
May 4, 2023 by
Min was pulled over near the state Capitol by the California Highway Patrol when he drove through a red light with his headlights off, according to the arrest report. | Min for Congress via AP A California Democratic lawmaker running for a battleground congressional seat in Orange County has been arrested for drunk driving. State
Congress appropriated $500M for workers. Democrats can’t agree on whether to spend it.
April 11, 2023 by
The disagreement between Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden and Appropriations Chair Patty Murray is just the latest symptom of congressional gridlock on trade policy that has allowed multiple programs to expire in recent years. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo Congress appropriated nearly $5srcsrc million last year to help American workers whose jobs have been sent
AI expert in Congress warns against rush to regulation: ‘We’re not there yet’
April 8, 2023 by
The only member of Congress with an advanced degree in artificial intelligence says lawmakers should move slowly to impose new regulations on AI, in part because policymakers and even experts in the field have yet to lay out clear regulatory objectives. Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., says this deliberate approach is a good thing, despite pressure […]
Warren: Congress Needs to Roll Back Trump’s ‘Bank Regulation Reliefs’
April 6, 2023 by
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) Monday on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” claimed it was former President Donald Trump’s “bank regulation reliefs” that needed to be rolled back to protect against more banks collapsing like Silicon Valley Bank last week. Warren said, “The way to understand this crisis is that it has three players. The first is
TikTok Paid for an Astroturfed Mob of Influencers to Show Up as CEO Testified Before Congress
April 2, 2023 by
Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Chinese-owned TikTok reportedly paid for the transportation of popular influencers on its platform to appear in Washington as the company’s CEO appeared before congress. Wired reports that the social media behemoth TikTok launched a large-scale campaign in D.C., which included paying for TikTok influencers to meet their home state lawmakers, staffers, and
Zach Nunn Introduces Bill to End Automatic Pay Raises for Congress
March 9, 2023 by
Newly minted Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA), who beat former Rep. Cindy Axne in one of the top congressional races last year, introduced legislation to end the automatic pay raises for Congress. Nunn introduced legislation to fully repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress every year, which is supposed to take
Dem Rep. Craig on Assault: ‘What the Hell Do You Think’s Going to Happen’ with Light Sentences? Suspect only Held Because I’m in Congress
March 7, 2023 by
Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) discussed the assault on her in her D.C. apartment last week during a portion of an interview aired on “CBS Mornings” and on CNN’s “OutFront” on Tuesday and said that her alleged assailant is probably only being held because she’s a member of Congress and the case is being heard by
Cherokee tribes turn to K Street to fulfill a 187-year-old promise for a seat in Congress
March 3, 2023 by
They’ve also donated generously to lawmakers. Since the beginning of 2src21, Federal Election Commission reports show the Cherokee Nation made more than $9srcsrc,srcsrcsrc in donations to candidates or political action committees; while the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians made nearly $5srcsrc,srcsrcsrc in donations; and the United Keetoowah Band, the third, has given more than $9,srcsrcsrc.
Conservatives gloat as Congress starts off with little to show
February 23, 2023 by
Sen. Ted Cruz speaks alongside other GOP senators during a press conference on March 9, 2src22. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo The new Congress has accomplished almost nothing so far — and conservatives are quite pleased about it. For Republicans who want to slow President Joe Biden’s agenda and court confrontation with Democrats, the beginning
Divided government threatens to clip wings of Congress’ China hawks
February 23, 2023 by
“The worst mistake we could make is for our China positioning to be dictated by the House of Representatives. There aren’t a lot of thoughtful policy makers over there. We should make our own policy,” Sen. Chris Murphy said. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo The grind of divided government is already threatening Congress’ latest China
McClellan elected as Virginia’s first Black woman in Congress
February 22, 2023 by
Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan is the vice chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus and a former gubernatorial candidate. | John C. Clark/AP Photo Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan overwhelmingly won a Tuesday special election for a vacant Richmond-based congressional district, making her the state’s first Black woman elected to Congress. McClellan led 68
Congress Braces for Long, Cold Winter Night to Pass Omnibus Spending Plan Before Christmas
February 15, 2023 by
Update: After the publication of this story, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced the House will vote on the omnibus package on Friday: Congress is bracing for a long, cold winter night in Washington, DC, as outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is determined to pass the Democrats’ $1.7 trillion omnibus spending plan before lawmakers
Poll: Near Majority of Republicans Want Less Foreign Aid as Congress Poised to Grant Ukraine $37 Billion
January 27, 2023 by
A near majority of Republican voters want to decrease foreign aid as Congress is poised to grant as much as $37 billion in aid to Ukraine. A Morning Consult poll released in late November found that 48 percent of registered Republican voters want to decrease the provisioning of foreign aid. The survey revealed that 48