Category: Congress News
Analysis, News from The Election Post
Government Shutdown Looms: Can Speaker Johnson Avoid a Crisis?
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks during a press conference at Republican National Committee headquarters on Capitol Hill on Dec. 4. | Franci [...]
Mitch McConnell Criticizes Isolationism, Calls for Stronger U.S. Defense at Reagan Forum
Though Sen. Mitch McConnell is stepping aside as GOP leader, he’ll maintain a powerful perch as chair of the Senate Defense Appropriations panel, whi [...]
Elon Musk brings Trump’s government efficiency push to Capitol Hill
Elon Musk walks on Capitol Hill on the day of a meeting with Senate Republican Leader-elect John Thune (R-SD), in Washington, U.S. December 5, 20 [...]
Nadler Bows Out of House Judiciary Leadership Race, Endorses Raskin
Rep. Jerry Nadler has withdrawn from the race for ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, endorsing Rep. Jamie Raskin as his successor. Nadl [...]
Senate Republicans Signal Progress on FBI Vetting for Trump’s Cabinet Picks
Sen. Roger Wicker will lead the panel considering the nomination of Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, who has faced allegatio [...]
Schumer Urges Senate GOP to Fully Vet Trump Nominees Amid Recess Appointment Threats
Schumer noted that review of selections typically includes “reviewing standard FBI background-investigation materials.” | Angelina Katsanis/POLITICO
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Congress Faces Year-End Showdowns: Funding Deadlines, Hunter Biden Pardon Fallout
Congress is entering a packed legislative sprint with a looming Dec. 20 funding deadline, fallout from President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter, an [...]
Jamie Raskin Challenges Jerry Nadler for House Judiciary Leadership
Representative Jamie Raskin has announced a bid to lead the House Judiciary Committee's Democrats, setting up a generational shift in congressional l [...]
Threats Against U.S. Lawmakers Raise Alarms Over Political Violence
Recent threats against Democratic lawmakers and Trump appointees highlight growing concerns about political violence in the U.S. Both parties have co [...]
Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Challenges with Slim GOP Majority in House
Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges with a razor-thin GOP majority in the House, where various factions within his party could influence legislativ [...]
