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Top House Democrat just called for a ban on guns at the US Capitol after Madison Cawthorn was caught trying to bring a loaded gun on a plane for the second time
"In light of the disturbing news," the House No. 2 leader wrote, "it is essential that we have a cl…
Bryan Metzger
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Outgoing Democratic House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says the 'biggest change' he's seen in his congressional career is 'how confrontational Republicans have become'
"I think the biggest change in the institution is how confrontational Republicans have become," Hoy…
John L. Dorman
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House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says he's 'not sure that it's necessary' to ban lawmakers from stock trading because insider trading is already illegal
Hoyer noted that a stock trading ban for lawmakers would take away their "ability to make investmen…
Bryan Metzger
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27 House members sign letter asking Nancy Pelosi and Kevin McCarthy to bring stock-trading ban to the floor: 'We came to Congress to serve our country, not turn a quick buck'
The bipartisan letter comes after Pelosi reversed course, saying she's open to a ban. "If members w…
Bryan Metzger
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Democratic House leaders say they'll let bills to ban stock trading move forward, but some continue to defend the practice
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told Insider his "immediate reaction" was that lawmakers should n…
Bryan Metzger
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Kevin McCarthy 'didn't engage with any of his staff' about how to respond following January 6, according to a former aide
"My understanding is that none of the McCarthy staff were able to connect with him regarding the da…
Bryan Metzger
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Democrats are planning for Pelosi's expected exit from House leadership, Hakeem Jeffries seen as favorite to lead caucus: report
In December 2018, Pelosi came to an agreement that would limit her tenure to four years as speaker …
John L. Dorman
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Democrats have struggled to transfer power to younger generations. After Biden's debate, that's likely to change.
Biden's debate performance didn't inspire a ton of voters. But it might make many Democrats rethink…
John L. Dorman
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STOCK Act at 10: Members of Congress reflect on what worked and what needs fixing
For instance, members who hold stock in defense contractors also work on committees that have juris…
Kimberly Leonard,Bryan Metzger
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Biden rips states for sitting on billions in rental aid as he lets eviction ban end
Rep. Hoyer asked for unanimous consent to extend the federal eviction ban, which failed with one ob…
Lauren Frias,Joseph Zeballos-…
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Nancy Pelosi calls out AIPAC over 'deeply cynical' and 'inflammatory' ad attacking Ilhan Omar
The willingness of top Democrats, including Steny Hoyer, to criticize AIPAC reflects the growing sc…
John Haltiwanger
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One of the wealthiest members of Congress spent over $60 million just to lose Maryland's messy Democratic Senate primary
Rep. David Trone amassed a fortune by helping found Total Wine. It wasn't enough to win Maryland's …
Brent D. Griffiths,John L. Do…
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How Nancy Pelosi became one of America's richest and most powerful politicians
Former Speaker Pelosi was born in Baltimore in March 1940 in an Italian-American family that in the…
John L. Dorman
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The House will vote to strip conspiracy theorist Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments
Democratic leadership said it couldn't come to an agreement with Republicans over how to deal with …
Eliza Relman
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House expected to vote Monday on $900 billion COVID-19 relief package with $600 stimulus checks
The COVID-19 relief deal was announced Sunday and includes a $300-a-week boost in unemployment bene…
Charles Davis,Joseph Zeballos…
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Congressional Republicans refuse to call Biden's inauguration preparations a 'transition of power'
Congressional Republican leadership shot down a resolution simply describing preparations for Presi…
Jake Lahut
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Congress will try to buy more time for stimulus negotiations by voting on a one-week extension of government funding to December 18
Congress is scrambling to attach a coronavirus relief bill to the must-pass spending package this m…
Joseph Zeballos-Roig
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3 Democrats want to forgive all your student debt - if you're a House staffer
Lawmakers want to make House staffers eligible for PSLF, which forgives the loan balance after 120 …
Ayelet Sheffey
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Here's why Democrats want to bring back earmarks and Republicans want to ban them forever
Republicans banned earmarks a decade ago, but Democrats have put them back on the table. They could…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Earmarks are coming back as House introduces 'community-project funding' guidelines
Earmarks were banned by Republicans after past abuses, but now Democrats hope to bring them back wi…