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Rep. David Cicilline leaving Congress to take over Rhode Island charity

Rep. David Cicilline will retire from Congress later this year to take over as CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation charity on June 1.

February 21, 2023

GOP says focus on border security will win Hispanic support

Far from chasing away Hispanic voters, Republicans believe their focus on stiffer border security will win over more of the coveted voting demographic, building on inroads the GOP has made in recent years.

February 16, 2023

Republicans push bill to restart construction of Trump’s border wall

Republicans unveiled legislation that would seek to immediately restart construction of former President Donald Trump's signature border wall, citing unspent funds on the project aimed at halting illegal migrant crossings.

February 14, 2023

Harriet Hageman looks to shift Wyoming seat off national stage in wake of Liz Cheney’s defeat

Rep. Harriet Hageman is seeking to redefine Wyoming's at-large congressional seat to ebb away the legacy of her unpopular predecessor, Trump foe Liz Cheney.

February 14, 2023

Biden fires Architect of the Capitol after growing calls for his resignation

President Biden on Monday fired Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton following allegations that he misrepresented himself as a law enforcement officer and led banned tours, among other charges.

February 13, 2023

Fighting words: This freshman congressman came to Capitol Hill to battle Dems, GOP establishment

Rep. Eli Crane says he came to Washington with one mission: Halt the Democrats' left-wing agenda from taking over America.

February 11, 2023

Minnesota congresswoman assaulted at her Washington apartment

Rep. Angie Craig was assaulted Thursday morning at her District of Columbia apartment building, sustaining some bruises but no serious injuries.

February 9, 2023

House unitedly condemns Chinese spy balloon

The House unanimously passed a resolution that condemned the Chinese spy balloon that hovered over the U.S. last week before being shot down by an F-22 fighter jet.

February 9, 2023

MTG’s State of the Union outfit intended to mimic Chinese balloon

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene donned a white fur outfit to the State of the Union which she said was like the Chinese balloon shot down by U.S. military after several days floating through the nation's airspace.

February 8, 2023

GOP hecklers defend calling Biden a ‘liar’ during his State of the Union address

The Republicans who heckled President Biden during his State of the Union speech on Tuesday said they were justified in their outbursts calling the president a liar.

February 8, 2023

GOP’s heckling of Biden was latest in long line of SOTU confrontations

Republicans' taunts of President Biden with shouts of "liar" and other back-and-forth exchanges during the State of the Union address Tuesday were the latest in what is becoming increasingly common heckling during the annual prime-time political exercise.

February 8, 2023

Bono cheers Biden at State of the Union speech

U2 vocalist Bono gave President Biden cheers during the State of the Union speech when the president boasted of accomplishments in the last two years.

February 7, 2023

Embattled George Santos ‘welcomes’ protesters against him to Capitol

Embattled Rep. George Santos said he welcomes the protesters from his district who traveled to Capitol Hill to call for his resignation ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address on Tuesday.

February 7, 2023

Republicans oppose Biden’s proposed plan to tax ultrawealthy Americans

House Republicans opposed President Biden's plan to raise taxes on the ultrawealthy, in line with his equity agenda to level the economic playing field.

February 7, 2023

State of the Union’s congressional guests include family of Tyre Nichols, 9/11 volunteer firefighter

Lawmakers have slowly begun to unveil their guest list to the public, meeting the tradition of bringing a deserving American or notable samaritan to attend the president's speech in person.

February 6, 2023

House GOP warns of Taliban, terror groups purchasing verified blue checks on Twitter

House Republicans are warning Twitter CEO Elon Musk of terror organizations finding loopholes to amplify propaganda on the social media site.

February 6, 2023

Lucas Kunce launches Senate bid as ‘populist’ to take on Josh Hawley

Democrat Lucas Kunce will run against Sen. Josh Hawley next year, painting the conservative lawmaker as being "out of touch" with Missourians.

February 3, 2023

Rep. George Santos rescinds employment offer to a man charged with felony

Rep. George Santos rescinded an offer of employment to a man his office found out had been charged with felony wiretapping.

February 2, 2023

Democrat launches ‘24 campaign against Kevin McCarthy

A Fresno Democrat has launched a long-shot bid to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy next year, accusing the Republican of abandoning his central California district.

February 2, 2023

Lawmakers find common ground on supporting entrepreneurship in U.S. workforce

House lawmakers have found an area of bipartisan interest in a divided Congress: American entrepreneurship.

February 1, 2023