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The Speaker’s Lobby: Waiting in the pumpkin patch

October 16, 2023

The Speaker’s Lobby: Waiting in the pumpkin patch

Linus from Charlie Brown's famous Halloween classic and the current contest for House Speaker may have a lot more in common than you think.

Republicans wait for salvation in the parliamentary pumpkin patch

October 16, 2023

Republicans wait for salvation in the parliamentary pumpkin patch

Linus waited in vain for the Great Pumpkin to appear in the pumpkin patch — and Republicans may find they don't have much better luck waiting for a speaker to emerge from their caucus.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Speaker’s election over the next 24-36 hours

October 16, 2023

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Speaker’s election over the next 24-36 hours

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., announced that he would step aside to support Jim Jordan's bid for Speaker of the House.

Senate to hit the ground running this week on funding packages, negotiations on aid to Israel

October 16, 2023

Senate to hit the ground running this week on funding packages, negotiations on aid to Israel

The Senate will reconvene this week after a recess, with funding the government and providing aid to war-torn nations the top priorities for the upper chamber.

House of cards: Five possible scenarios for electing the next speaker

October 15, 2023

House of cards: Five possible scenarios for electing the next speaker

If Rep. Jim Jordan can't secure enough Republican votes to win the speakership, there are several representatives who may run for the top job. But there are other options.

DC crime victims testify before Congress about city's crime surge, residents ‘being targeted and attacked’

October 14, 2023

DC crime victims testify before Congress about city's crime surge, residents ‘being targeted and attacked’

D.C. residents and local business owners addressed Congress in a hearing Thursday about how the crime surge in the city has put their lives in danger.

Chaos at the Capitol as George Santos rages against anti-Israel protester: 'f---ing terrorist sympathizer'

October 13, 2023

Chaos at the Capitol as George Santos rages against anti-Israel protester: 'f---ing terrorist sympathizer'

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., launched a profanity-laced tirade in the hallways of a Capitol office building after being accosted by an anti-Israel protester.

Congressmen seek funding to protect American Jewish communities from terrorist attacks

October 13, 2023

Congressmen seek funding to protect American Jewish communities from terrorist attacks

Members of Congress sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee seeking additional funding to help nonprofit American Jewish groups bolster security against terrorism.

Senator leading charge to stop Iran accessing $6 billion unfrozen by Biden admin wants money sent to Israel

October 13, 2023

Senator leading charge to stop Iran accessing $6 billion unfrozen by Biden admin wants money sent to Israel

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who is leading the charge against Iran receiving $6 billion of its unfrozen assets, told Fox the money should go to Israel to rebuild after the Hamas attacks.

Scalise drops out of race for House speaker

October 12, 2023

Scalise drops out of race for House speaker

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has dropped out of the race for House speaker.