Congress - Page 58

November 6

Nancy Pelosi's critics celebrate retirement announcement

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi's retirement announcement sparked conservative celebrations on social media and jokes about her family's stock trades.

November 6

Federal judge rules Trump must fully fund SNAP program by Friday

The judge scolded Trump officials for failing to comply with his order to fund the SNAP program through November and gave them just 24 hours to do so.

November 6

GOP lawmaker warns of possible food, medicine shortages as flights grounded

Rep. Nicholas Begich warns Alaska's rural villages face supply shortages as government shutdown reduces flight capacity at major cargo hub airports.

November 6

Former House Democrat targets Trump in bid for political comeback

Former Rep. Tom Malinowski launches bid to return to Congress, targeting Trump's policies in New Jersey's 11th district special election race.

November 5

GOP urges Democrat governor to deploy National Guard to Charlotte as crime surges

Three North Carolina Republican lawmakers urge Democratic Gov. Josh Stein to deploy National Guard in Charlotte amid rising crime rates and homicides.

November 5

GOP lawmakers rally behind Trump's Venezuela strikes as critics question legality

The U.N. condemns Trump’s Venezuela strikes as violations of international law as U.S. lawmakers clash over sovereignty and global legal standards.

November 5

Daylight saving reform hits wall as lawmakers blast 'outdated practice'

Congress considers ending daylight saving time again after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi failed to advance the 2017 Sunshine Protection Act.

November 5

DAVID MARCUS: Now is the time to nuke the filibuster

Trump pushes to eliminate Senate filibuster amid government shutdown. Could ending the 60-vote threshold help Republicans pass their agenda before Democrats take control?

November 5

Midterm advice for Republicans: Bold strategy to match Trump's momentum

Congress should pass simple bills like the SAVE Act and REINS Act to deliver tangible results on voting security, healthcare reform and economic freedom.

November 5

Texas race to replace deceased Democrat advances to runoff

The race to replace the late Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner in Texas’ 18th Congressional District advanced to a runoff election between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards.