Washington — When President Trump heads to the Capitol to deliver his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, he will be greeted by raucous applause from his fellow Republicans on a host of different policy matters. But that reception will mask signs …
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved — in rare bipartisan fashion — a bill that would require the Justice Department to release a trove of documents tied to investigations of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. If the Senate also passes the measure, President Trump’s signature would clear the way for the …
Washington — The House is expected to finally vote Tuesday on a bill that would compel the Justice Department to release materials related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after GOP leaders dragged out the process for months. The issue has disrupted committee meetings, stalled floor action on other legislation …
Washington — The House voted 219-213 overnight Wednesday, after hours of delay, to advance President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” for debate before a final vote. GOP leaders had to overcome pushback over the Senate’s changes. The latest vote began at about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and wrapped up shortly before 3:30 a.m. …
Washington — The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Still, there’s the potential for sparks to fly in the House if Republicans revolt against Speaker Mike Johnson during the leadership vote, which is expected to take …
As Rep. Brad Wenstrup prepares for his retirement in six weeks, he often recalls one day in particular. He was prone on the ground, face down in the grass, with a baseball helmet on his head. The piercing sounds of screaming, gunfire and chaos surrounded him, persisting for several …
