Congress - Page 44

December 6

Afghan watchdog: US taxpayer-funded weapons left behind have formed 'core of the Taliban security apparatus'

The final report from a government watchdog tasked with overseeing Afghanistan reconstruction efforts reveals the impact of weapons and equipment left behind.

December 6

This congressman thinks homeschool students are discriminated against by colleges, and he's fighting back

North Carolina congressman introduces federal legislation to end discriminatory college admission practices against homeschoolers requiring GEDs.

December 6

Democrats reveal whether they believe US citizens or drug boat traffickers are more important

Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill were asked whether they believe U.S. citizen victims or drug traffickers were more important to them.

December 5

DHS fires back after Dem lawmaker claims she was 'pushed aside and pepper sprayed' during ICE raid

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin fires back at Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva’s claim that she was pepper-sprayed during an immigration raid near a Tucson restaurant.

December 5

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to appear on '60 Minutes' ahead of exit from Congress

"60 Minutes" announced it will air an interview Lesley Stahl conducted with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., ahead of her exit from Congress next month.

December 5

Congress melts down: Members unleash personal attacks after weeks of shutdown drama

Congress prioritized personal attacks over legislating as lawmakers target colleagues with censure efforts, creating dysfunction on Capitol Hill.

December 5

GOP senator calls CDC's hepatitis B vaccine change 'a mistake' that will make America sicker

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., urges the CDC to reject new hepatitis B vaccine guidance for newborns, calling the proposed change "a mistake."

December 5

Red state moves forward on Trump-backed push for new congressional map

Republican-controlled Indiana House passes Trump-backed congressional redistricting bill despite strong Democratic opposition, but faces hurdle in state Senate

December 5

Scalise announces GOP healthcare overhaul coming in 'next few weeks' amid battle over expiring subsidies

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announces Republicans will bring healthcare legislation to the floor within weeks, targeting lower costs and expanded access.

December 5

Capitol Hill revolt threatens Trump’s Venezuela playbook amid Caribbean strike oversight

The Trump administration is facing mounting congressional pushback over more than 20 military strikes in Caribbean, as lawmakers seek to limit Venezuela operations.