Tag: Congress
White House Works Behind the Scenes to Navigate Ukraine Aid Package Through House Speaker Johnson
The president and his team have sought to give House Speaker Mike Johnson breathing room as he leads a fractious GOP caucus with an ever-shrinking ma [...]
Rep. Adrian Smith Weighs Federal Funding for Baltimore’s Key Bridge Rebuild
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) is seen outside the Republican Steering Committee meeting at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 9, 2023. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
[...]
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Move to Oust Speaker Johnson
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) speaks with reporters as she departs the U.S. Capitol after filing a motion to vacate, which would remove Rep. Mi [...]
Indicted Senator Bob Menendez Mulls Independent Run Amid Legal Woes
Sen. Bob Menendez is scheduled to go on trial in early May. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey, facing a second indictmen [...]
Rep. Gallagher Calls for Forced TikTok Sale Before 2024 Election
Devotees of TikTok gather at the Capitol on March 13, 2024, as the House considered a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video a [...]
Indicted Ex-Congressman George Santos Announces Primary Challenge Against Rep. Nick LaLota on Long Island
Former Rep. George Santos said Thursday that he plans to return to Congress by running against Rep. Nick LaLota. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
In a sur [...]
SCOTUS Decision Sparks Debate Over Congressional Authority in Electoral Disputes
On Jan. 6, 2021, a mob of Trump supporters attacked the Capitol and tried to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden's victory. On Jan. 6, 2025, Cong [...]
Congressional Leaders Unveil $459 Billion Spending Package in Bid to Avert Government Shutdown
Clearing the first slate of measures for President Joe Biden’s signature would complete half the stack of 12 annual spending bills. | Francis Chung/P [...]
Rep. Mark Green Reverses Retirement Decision, Seeks Reelection After Trump’s Nudge
House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) arrives for a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 14, 2024. | Francis Chung/POL [...]
McConnell and Schumer Unite to Pass $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package Amid Ukraine Crisis
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are presenting a united front in the effort to secure Ukraine aid. | [...]
