Ocasio-Cortez Deletes Tweet Accusing Fellow Congressman of Racism
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) deleted a tweet that accused a Republican congressman of issuing a racist remark on the House floor.
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House Democrat Who Was Criticized for Appearance on Nation of Islam Radio Show Now Set to Lead Hate Group Investigation
A House Democrat who recently announced his intention to investigate right-wing hate groups once appeared on a Nation of Islam radio show and made controversial racial remarks.
Dem Rep: Stop Drunk Driving by Requiring Breathalyzers in Cars
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D., Mich.) has a plan to reduce drunk driving: Put breathalyzers in all vehicles.
House Passes Temporary Government Funding Bill That Includes Border Wall Money
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a Republican bill to provide President Donald Trump $5 billion to start building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border along with funds to keep several federal agencies operating beyond Friday.
New RSC Chair: Pelosi Speakership Gives GOP Opportunity to Win Over New Voters
Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson, the incoming chairman of the Republican Study Committee, believes that Democratic control of the House of Representatives, at least for the next two years, presents an opportunity for the GOP to fine-tune its policies and message in order to appeal to a new generation of voters.
Newly Elected Dem Rep Flips, Now Says She Will Support Pelosi for Speaker
New York Democrat Backs Pelosi for Speaker Two Days After Signing Letter Pledging Not To
Rep. Brian Higgins (D., N.Y.) quickly abandoned the small rebellion against Nancy Pelosi to be the next Speaker of the House, announcing Wednesday he would support the lawmaker he previously called “aloof, frenetic and misguided.”
GOP Congressman: I Would Support Pelosi for Speaker, If She Agreed to Rule Reforms
Republican Rep. Tom Reed (N.Y.) said on Thursday that he would be willing to support House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) to be the next speaker of the House if she agreed to enact a package of rule reforms that he supports.
McCarthy Defeats Jordan in Bid for House Minority Leader
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) will serve as House minority leader in the 116th Congress after defeating Rep. Jim Jordan (R., Ohio) on Wednesday with a final vote of 159 to 43.
The Tenuous Democratic House Majority
After all the votes are counted, Democrats will emerge from the first midterm election of Donald Trump’s presidency with their narrowest majority in the House of Representative since 1945.
