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December 1, 2022

Clyburn, hoping to continue in Dem leadership, faces high-profile challenger

Current House Democratics Whip Jim Clyburn is running for his party's assistant leader position, but he faces opposition from Rhode Island's David Cicilline.

Justice Department subpoenas filmmaker who documented Jan. 6, interviewed Trump

December 1, 2022

Justice Department subpoenas filmmaker who documented Jan. 6, interviewed Trump

The Department of Justice has issued a subpoena for Alex Holder, a British filmmaker with unique access to the Trump family on Jan. 6, to turn over all raw footage of the production.

McCarthy instructs Jan. 6 committee to preserve documents ahead of GOP House takeover

December 1, 2022

McCarthy instructs Jan. 6 committee to preserve documents ahead of GOP House takeover

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy is demanding that the Select Committee on Jan. 6 preserve documents related to its investigation into the Capitol riot.

More voters picked Republicans than Democrats in November. Can GOP restore sanity to Congress?

November 30, 2022

More voters picked Republicans than Democrats in November. Can GOP restore sanity to Congress?

Americans had been told that they might see a 'red wave' on November 8. But Republicans could not seal the deal. Will the GOP now use Congress to woo independent voters?

Republicans opposing McCarthy say they are determined to sink his speakership bid if demands not met

November 30, 2022

Republicans opposing McCarthy say they are determined to sink his speakership bid if demands not met

Three of the House Republicans who are opposing Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's speaker bid spoke with Fox News Digital about their objections to him.

House GOP votes to keep congressional earmarks for pet projects

November 30, 2022

House GOP votes to keep congressional earmarks for pet projects

House Republican voted to allow lawmakers to insert earmarks into spending bills in the next Congress as part of an effort to allow the funding of pet initiatives.

'Freshman orientation' takes members of Congress back to school

November 30, 2022

'Freshman orientation' takes members of Congress back to school

Freshman lawmakers took a step back in time to their high school days as they met and conversed with incoming members during new member orientation following the 2022 midterms.

RNC blasts ‘election denier’ Hakeem Jeffries moments after he wins Democrat leadership

November 30, 2022

RNC blasts ‘election denier’ Hakeem Jeffries moments after he wins Democrat leadership

The GOP branded Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, an "election denier" just moments after he secured his position as Democratic Leader in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

Hakeem Jeffries elected to replace Nancy Pelosi as House Democrat leader in next Congress

November 30, 2022

Hakeem Jeffries elected to replace Nancy Pelosi as House Democrat leader in next Congress

New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries was elected to replace to serve as House Democratic leader next Congress, replacing outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California.

Freedom Caucus eyes federal worker pay cuts, slashing programs through House rule change

November 29, 2022

Freedom Caucus eyes federal worker pay cuts, slashing programs through House rule change

Freedom Caucus members are supporting a rule change that would make it easier to fire or slash the salary of federal workers, and are already naming some targets.