September 25, 2024 On this day in history, September 25, 1890, Congress establishes Sequoia National Park in California Sequoia National Park, America's second national park, was established on this day in history, Sept. 25, 1890. The aim of the park was to protect the sequoia tree.
September 24, 2024 Joe Manchin says he won't endorse Harris over support for eliminating filibuster Joe Manchin said he won't endorse anyone in the presidential election after Vice President Harris voiced support for eliminating the filibuster to protect abortion.
September 24, 2024 Dems look to force votes on emergency abortion as abortion pill deaths make headlines Democrats will try to pass a resolution affirming the right to emergency abortions after the deaths of two Georgia women that they blame on the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
September 24, 2024 John Cornyn flexes fundraising chops as battle to succeed Mitch McConnell ramps up Sen. John Cornyn is highlighting his fundraising ability as he and others battle to fill Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's shoes in the next Congress.
September 23, 2024 In Congress – like baseball – there's always next year As a lifelong Reds fan, it's difficult not to see the parallels between a floundering Major League team and a Congress that habitually struggles to fund the government.
September 23, 2024 Iowa poll flashes warning sign for Republican congresswoman in competitive district Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, is trailing three points behind her Democratic challenger, Christina Bohannan, according to a generic ballot Monday poll.
September 23, 2024 Congress has one more week in session to avert a government shutdown Congress must find a path forward on federal funding this week or risk a partial government shutdown just five weeks before Election Day.
September 22, 2024 'Pretty damn significant': Slotkin suffers blow in Michigan as farm bureau jilts Dems to endorse GOP candidate Former Rep. Mike Rogers beat out Rep. Elissa Slotkin to receive a coveted endorsement from the Michigan Farm Bureau's AgriPac.
September 21, 2024 Secret Service overhaul talk hits Capitol Hill after Trump assassination attempts Some House Republicans are mulling legislation to move the Secret Service out of the Department of Homeland Security after two attempts on former President Trump's life in two months.
September 20, 2024 House passes bill blocking Biden admin attempt to require two-thirds of new cars to be electric within years The House of Representatives on Friday passed the Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Environmental Protection Agency's new emissions standards.