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GOP fights over crucial farm bill as lawmakers demand immigration vote first

May 17, 2018

GOP fights over crucial farm bill as lawmakers demand immigration vote first

The head of the conservative House Freedom Caucus said Thursday that they would not support a vote on this year's federal farm bill until they are given a chance to consider immigration legislation.

Pelosi says Dems will work to roll back Trump tax cuts if they retake Congress

May 8, 2018

Pelosi says Dems will work to roll back Trump tax cuts if they retake Congress

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi indicated Tuesday that her party would like to roll back the tax reform law passed last year if they gain control of Congress this November.

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers: Blazing Trails In Congress

May 8, 2018

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers: Blazing Trails In Congress

Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers is one of the most powerful women in the politics.

Sixth-grader flips off Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz in viral selfie

May 2, 2018

Sixth-grader flips off Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz in viral selfie

Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., had a non-Kodak moment Tuesday after a sixth-grade girl was snapped giving the lawmaker the middle finger during a school visit.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the race to succeed Ryan

April 12, 2018

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the race to succeed Ryan

There’s a reason why House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) holds the leadership position he does today.

Paul Ryan quit in frustration, but that hardly means Republicans are doomed

April 12, 2018

Paul Ryan quit in frustration, but that hardly means Republicans are doomed

Paul Ryan is one of those rare politicians who really does want to spend more time with his family.

House Speaker Paul Ryan will not run for re-election

April 11, 2018

House Speaker Paul Ryan will not run for re-election

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., announced Wednesday that he is not seeking re-election in November -- a move that ends a nearly two decade career in Congress and comes as the GOP girds for a tough fight to keep control of the House this year.

Why Paul Ryan's retirement might be the best thing that ever happened to him

April 11, 2018

Why Paul Ryan's retirement might be the best thing that ever happened to him

House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision not to seek re-election in November, which he announced Wednesday, makes a lot of sense and is a logical move.

Paul Ryan's political career highlights, from vice presidential candidate to House speaker

April 11, 2018

Paul Ryan's political career highlights, from vice presidential candidate to House speaker

House Speaker Paul Ryan will not seek re-election in November. As his time in Congress comes to a close, here's a look back at the 48-year-old's political career.

Paul Ryan's retirement plans spark mixed reactions from politicians

April 11, 2018

Paul Ryan's retirement plans spark mixed reactions from politicians

The news that House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., isn't planning to run for re-election came as a surprise to some of his colleagues, while others commented that the departure was predictable.