Congress

Congress’ Fight Over PEPFAR May Have Grave Consequences

By Mathias Hammer

It's All White Guys Vying For Speaker

By Philip Elliott

Biden's To-Do List For Congress Shrinks

By Brian Bennett and Nik Popli

Trump World Urges House GOP Against Emmer

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The House Tried to Oust a Speaker Once Before McCarthy. Here’s What Happened

In 1910, the House voted to try to remove Speaker Joe Cannon from his position, but the vote failed.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Matt Gaetz Didn't Think This Through

The Florida Republican is running Donald Trump's playbook, including the part about not fretting the consequences.

By Philip Elliott

McCarthy Was Ousted as House Speaker. What Happens Next?

House lawmakers now find themselves in uncharted territory.

By Nik Popli

Why Democrats Didn't Save McCarthy

Several Democrats said the House Speaker brought this outcome on himself.

By Mini Racker

Kevin McCarthy Ousted from House Speakership

In a dramatic vote led by Rep. Matt Gaetz, Kevin McCarthy lost his position as House Speaker, plunging the GOP into chaos.

By Nik Popli

Everyone Hates Matt Gaetz. He Loves It

Most members of Congress, including many in the far-right Freedom Caucus, have had it with Gaetz.

By Philip Elliott

What to Know About Laphonza Butler

She would be California’s first openly LGBTQ U.S. Senator and the first Black lesbian to openly serve Congress.

By Sanya Mansoor

Congress Avoiding a Government Shutdown Was Only the Beginning

As the search for a new House Speaker continues, so do the concerns over the Ukraine aid.

By Solcyré Burga and Mallory Moench

How Congress Narrowly Avoided a Shutdown

The bipartisan deal extended federal funding until Nov. 17 and allocated billions for disaster relief, but no funds for Ukraine.

By Nik Popli

Dianne Feinstein: Lioness of the Senate

From gun safety to government transparency and LGBTQ rights, her policy impact was vast, and often overlooked.

By Philip Elliott

What Happens to Feinstein’s Senate Seat

A temporary replacement is likely to end up in her seat until voters can elect someone to a full term next November.

By Mini Racker

Kevin McCarthy's Shutdown Dilemma

He can either shut down the government and possibly save his standing with the GOP hardliners threatening to oust him, or work with Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a government shutdown—potentially at the expense of his own speakership.

By Nik Popli

Voters May Not Punish GOP Over Shutdown

The legend in Washington is that the 2013 shutdown led Virginia Democrats to a blowout win. Is it true?

By Philip Elliott

Border Towns Are Worried About a Government Shutdown

“The shutdown would really, really devastate everything."

By Nik Popli and Sanya Mansoor

Menendez Defiant Against Calls to Quit

“He has a right to due process and a fair trial,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said of Menendez.

By Mini Racker

How a Government Shutdown Could Affect You

It isn’t just federal workers who will feel the effects of a shutdown.

By Nik Popli
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