Congress - Page 139

May 21, 2025

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' faces crucial hours as Johnson courts Freedom Caucus

As the deadline looms for the House to pass Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' House Speaker Mike Johnson continues to struggle to assure Republicans voting in favor of the bill.

May 21, 2025

I'm a progressive Democrat fighting Medicaid cuts. And I just joined Trump's Truth Social to do it

As GOP targets Medicaid, I'm a progressive Democrat who plans to uses Truth Social to rally bipartisan support against billionaire-driven policies affecting the working class.

May 21, 2025

Reporter's Notebook: House vote on 'big, beautiful bill' could come as early as today

As the deadline to pass President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" looms over Congress, Speaker Johnson works to rally GOP House members to get the support for the bill.

May 21, 2025

Virginia Democratic Rep Gerry Connolly dead at 75

Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia has passed away after battling esophageal cancer, leaving a lasting legacy in Fairfax County.

May 21, 2025

Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes bill to punish those who perform gender transition measures on minors

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia fields measure to punish individuals who perform gender transition measures on minors.

May 20, 2025

Sen. Blackburn targets birth tourism, 'buying American citizenship' in support of Trump's immigration agenda

In alignment with President Trump's agenda, Sen. Blackburn introduced a bill Tuesday that prevents foreign nationals seeking tourist visas from giving birth in the U.S.

May 20, 2025

Republican governors say they 'stand united' in support of Trump's 'One Big, Beautiful Bill'

GOP governors unite to support Trump's "one big, beautiful bill," aiming to advance his agenda on tax cuts and energy. The bill's passage remains uncertain.

May 20, 2025

Dem lawmaker fundraises off federal assault charges after ICE facility confrontation: 'Doing my job'

New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal charges for allegedly assaulting law enforcement at an ICE facility, claiming political motives and fundraising to fight back.

May 20, 2025

Rep. Jared Golden vows to stop Trump ally Paul LePage from entering Congress

Rep. Jared Golden of Maine announces re-election bid for 2026, focusing on restoring balance in Congress. Facing a challenge from former Gov. Paul LePage.

May 20, 2025

DOJ cites bodycam footage in charging document for House Dem McIver

DOJ charged Rep. LaMonica McIver with assaulting federal agents at a New Jersey ICE facility. McIver claims the charges are political and denies wrongdoing.