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House GOP Leader McCarthy Sets Vote on Cheney for May 12

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said he has set a vote for May 12 over whether to oust Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) from...

Congressman: Lawmakers Sleeping in US Capitol Due to ‘Very Dangerous’ Crime Wave

A Republican House lawmaker on Wednesday said that some lawmakers have been sleeping inside the U.S. Capitol due to fears of crime in the District of Columbia.
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Written Testimony of Former USCP Former Chief of Police Steven A. Sund before Senate...

Written Testimony of Former Chief of Police of the U.S. Capitol Police, Steven A. Sund, before the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and...

Jordan Threatens FBI Director Wray With Contempt Over ‘Targeting’ Parents, Catholics

Jim Jordan threatened to hold FBI Dir. Wray in contempt of Congress if bureau doesn't comply with subpoenas related to alleged targeting of parents and Catholics.

In Response to Graham, FBI Director Wray Confirms Threats to U.S. Skyrocketed Post October...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)...
Congress avoids government shutdown with short-term spending plan

Congressional Leaders Strike Deal to Avert Shutdown

Congressional leaders have struck a deal to avert a government shutdown. Parts of the government would be funded through March 8, the rest through March 22.

McCarthy Out as Speaker—Here Are Some Possibilities of What May Happen Next

The House will have a new Speaker after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was stripped of the gavel on Oct. 3 after almost nine months in the position.

Mayorkas Impeachment Effort Fails on House Floor in Blow to GOP Leaders

Four Republicans voted with Democrats to tank the resolution. Republican lawmakers say they will bring it up again for a vote next week

Pelosi Makes Major Announcement About Political Future After Democrats Lose House

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Nov. 17 announced she would step down from leadership of House Democrats after Republicans flipped the lower chamber.

Gaetz, Greene Announce Move to Defund Director of ATF

Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) will seek to defund the Office of the Director of the ATF under a little-used House rule.

McCarthy Ever so Close, Says He’s Confident of Imminent Victory in the Speaker Race

Rep. Kevin McCarthy was within 2 or 3 votes of winning the race to become Speaker of the House when the Republican majority voted on Jan. 6 to adjourn until 10 pm.
Hearing on the Weaponization of the Federal Government

Hearing on the Weaponization of the Federal Government

The Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government held a hearing on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The hearing, took place one...