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December 19

134 House Republicans demand 'assurances' as US eases Syria sanctions

More than 100 House Republicans demand oversight of Syria as U.S. prepares to repeal sanctions, warning of potential reversal if progress falters.

December 18

Home for the holidays on the Hill: 'Fighting' in the House Republican 'family'

House Republicans were split as four moderates join Democrats' discharge petition to bypass leadership on Obamacare subsidies, sparking party infighting.

December 18

201 House Democrats vote against blocking Medicaid dollars for kids' transgender surgeries

House Democrats largely opposed a bill banning Medicaid funding for transgender treatments for minors, with only four crossing party lines in the 215-201 vote.

December 18

GOP lawmaker vows to give parents more power as schools 'blatantly' violate students' rights

A new GOP-led bill would give parents more power to fight schools when they are denied access to classroom materials related to sexuality and gender that their kids are being taught.

December 18

Dem lawmaker: Local authorities with federal-like immigration enforcement powers erode public trust

Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., introduces legislation that would stop agencies from deputizing local law enforcement to make immigration-related enforcement decisions.

December 18

House Republicans demand Trump reverse course after 'strongly considering' marijuana executive order

President Trump considers rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III despite some strong GOP opposition. House Republicans urge president to keep current classification.

December 18

Texas Republicans launch 'Sharia Free America Caucus' aimed at defending 'Western civilization'

Republican lawmakers launch Sharia Free America Caucus, claiming Islamic law is threatening the Constitution in an escalating culture war over Western civilization.

December 18

Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe says bill criminalizing sex change operations for minors is 'what the Nazis did'

Chris Kluwe, California assembly candidate and ex-Vikings punter, called House Republicans "cowardly culture war" politicians for passing transgender treatment bill.

December 18

House approves MTG-sponsored bill to criminalize gender transition treatment for minors

The House passed a bill to criminalize gender transition treatment for minors in a 216-211 vote, with some bipartisan support for the measure.

December 17

Over 200 House Dems vote against criminalizing transgender surgery for kids

The House of Representatives passed legislation that criminalizes transgender treatment providers and guardians of children who facilitate such medical care.