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November 24, 2023, 5:03 PM

History of US House of Representative expulsions

Only five times in history has a member of the U.S. House of Representatives been expelled.
November 24, 2023, 5:03 PM
History of US House of Representative expulsions
November 22, 2023, 10:23 PM

Raskin, other House Democrats pressure Biden to do more to protect children in Gaza

Several House Democrats are putting the pressure on the Biden administration to protect the vulnerable children in Gaza as war rages on in the enclave.
November 22, 2023, 10:23 PM
Raskin, other House Democrats pressure Biden to do more to protect children in Gaza
November 21, 2023, 8:24 PM

Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo announces retirement after three decades in Congress

Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo is not running for reelection next year
November 21, 2023, 8:24 PM
Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo announces retirement after three decades in Congress
November 21, 2023, 6:54 PM

Democratic senators call on Biden to press Israel to allow more Gaza aid

More than a dozen Democratic senators asked Biden to do more to work with Israel to protect innocent civilian lives and to get humanitarian aid to the war-torn region.
November 21, 2023, 6:54 PM
Democratic senators call on Biden to press Israel to allow more Gaza aid
November 20, 2023, 8:57 PM

Members of Congress visit Parkland school shooting scene for building's final tour

Six Members of Congress visited Parkland, Florida, on Monday to tour the site of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting.
November 20, 2023, 8:57 PM
Members of Congress visit Parkland school shooting scene for building's final tour
November 19, 2023, 5:59 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson facing pressure from GOP hardliners

Johnson, speaker for less than a month, may be facing a fight from fellow Republicans when they return from Thanksgiving break to vote on government funding cuts.
November 19, 2023, 5:59 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson facing pressure from GOP hardliners
November 17, 2023, 5:37 PM

New resolution filed to expel GOP Rep. George Santos from Congress

The new resolution comes one day after the House Ethics Committee said its investigation "revealed a complex web of unlawful activity" involving Santos.
November 17, 2023, 5:37 PM
New resolution filed to expel GOP Rep. George Santos from Congress
November 17, 2023, 3:07 PM

The Squad's views on Israel could bolster primary opposition in 2024

The war between Israel and Hamas has not only shifted the American political landscape, but it's also paved the way for some bitter Democratic primary fights in 2024.
November 17, 2023, 3:07 PM
The Squad's views on Israel could bolster primary opposition in 2024
November 17, 2023, 1:01 AM

Senate Republicans grow frustrated over Tuberville military blockade

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville continued to block the military nominees from being confirmed on the floor Wednesday night.
November 17, 2023, 1:01 AM
Senate Republicans grow frustrated over Tuberville military blockade
November 16, 2023, 9:16 PM

Meet Rhode Island’s first Black congressman

Gabe Amo was elected last week as Rhode Island’s first Black representative in Congress. He joins “GMA3” to talk about his historic win.
November 16, 2023, 9:16 PM
Meet Rhode Island’s first Black congressman
November 16, 2023, 8:59 PM

GOP senators' latest effort to end Tuberville's military nominee blockade goes through the night -- and fails

In another long night of Republican infighting, a group of senators again failed to maneuver around GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockade of military nominations.
November 16, 2023, 8:59 PM
GOP senators try again -- and fail -- to end Tuberville's military nominee blockade
November 16, 2023, 6:27 PM

Senate passes short-term government funding bill, averting shutdown

Senate leaders voted Wednesday night in favor of a short-term government funding bill averting a shutdown.
November 16, 2023, 6:27 PM
Senate passes short-term government funding bill, averting shutdown
November 15, 2023, 6:01 PM

Bill to avert shutdown heads to Senate

The Senate must act before a Friday deadline, after the House passed a funding bill Tuesday night to keep the government running.
November 15, 2023, 6:01 PM
Bill to avert shutdown heads to Senate
November 15, 2023, 4:43 PM

Congresswoman said she faced death threats after being attacked in her DC apartment

Rep. Angie Craig's new victim impact statement after being assaulted in her apartment building states her "mental and emotional" recovery is ongoing
November 15, 2023, 4:43 PM
Congresswoman said she faced death threats after being attacked in her DC apartment
November 15, 2023, 3:44 PM

House passes bill to avoid government shutdown

New speaker of the House Mike Johnson faced significant opposition from his own party to get lawmakers to pass a short-term bill to keep the government funded through early next year.
November 15, 2023, 3:44 PM
House passes bill to avoid government shutdown
November 15, 2023, 11:28 AM

Citizen watchdogs eye Congress' 'killing it' approach to stock trading

A senator could vote for an infrastructure bill, then buy stock in concrete. Or they could sit on the Armed Services Committee and trade in defense contractors stock.
November 15, 2023, 11:28 AM
Citizen watchdogs eye Congress' 'killing it' approach to stock trading
November 15, 2023, 7:57 AM

Democrats help Johnson pass GOP bill to avoid government shutdown

The bill passed 336-95. Almost twice as many Democrats voted for it than Republicans.
November 15, 2023, 7:57 AM
Democrats help Johnson pass GOP bill to avoid government shutdown
November 14, 2023, 11:18 PM

Suspect arrested in assault of Rep. Angie Craig in her DC apartment building elevator

Rep. Angie Craig was attacked in her Washington apartment building on Thursday morning, her office said later that day
November 14, 2023, 11:18 PM
Suspect arrested in assault of Rep. Angie Craig in her DC apartment building elevator
November 14, 2023, 9:30 PM

GOP lawmaker claims Kevin McCarthy elbowed him after meeting, sparking altercation

Tim Burchett claimed Kevin McCarthy elbowed him in the back after a House GOP meeting on Tuesday morning
November 14, 2023, 9:30 PM
GOP lawmaker claims Kevin McCarthy elbowed him after meeting, sparking altercation
November 14, 2023, 8:16 PM

Sam Miele, fundraiser for Rep. George Santos, pleads guilty to wire fraud

Sam Miele, a fundraiser for Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud Tuesday in connection with impersonating an aide to then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
November 14, 2023, 8:16 PM
Fundraiser for Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud
November 14, 2023, 2:31 PM

With GOP opposition, Speaker Mike Johnson would need Democratic votes to pass plan to avert shutdown

The House is set to hold a floor vote Tuesday on a plan Speaker Mike Johnson has pitched to avert a government shutdown -- yet it appears he will need Democrats’ votes.
November 14, 2023, 2:31 PM
With GOP opposition, Johnson needs Democratic votes to pass plan to avert shutdown
November 14, 2023, 6:42 AM

House speaker’s plan to avoid government shutdown before the holiday

With Friday’s deadline approaching, our panel discusses newly-elected speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s two-step plan to avert a government shutdown right before Thanksgiving.
November 14, 2023, 6:42 AM
House speaker’s plan to avoid government shutdown before the holiday
November 14, 2023, 4:09 AM

House pushes Mayorkas impeachment measure to committee in Monday vote

The House of Representatives voted Monday night to refer a resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the House Homeland Security committee.
November 14, 2023, 4:09 AM
House pushes Mayorkas impeachment measure to committee in Monday vote
November 13, 2023, 6:55 PM

What happens if the government shuts down ahead of Thanksgiving

House Speaker Mike Johnson has a plan to avoid a government shutdown. But if the rest of Washington doesn't agree, here's how a shutdown could impact your holiday plans.
November 13, 2023, 6:55 PM
What happens if the government shuts down ahead of Thanksgiving
November 13, 2023, 6:14 PM

Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger is running for governor instead of seeking reelection to the House

Republicans are responding to Democratic Virginia congresswoman Abigail Spanberger's announcement she'll run for governor in 2025
November 13, 2023, 6:14 PM
Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger running for governor instead of seeking reelection
November 13, 2023, 5:45 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson works to avert shutdown

Mike Johnson is facing pushback from both sides of the aisle over his new plan to stop the looming government shutdown.
November 13, 2023, 5:45 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson works to avert shutdown
November 13, 2023, 4:19 PM

First big test for House Speaker Mike Johnson

Johnson has until the end of the week to help avert a government shutdown.
November 13, 2023, 4:19 PM
First big test for House Speaker Mike Johnson
November 13, 2023, 3:58 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson pitches new plan to postpone government shutdown

Johnson’s two-part proposal would keep parts of the government, like housing and transportation, funded through Jan. 19 and other parts, like homeland security, funded through Feb. 2.
November 13, 2023, 3:58 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson pitches new plan to postpone government shutdown
November 13, 2023, 4:18 AM

Lawmakers hope to avert looming government shutdown

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is pitching his plan to fellow Republicans, but has already garnered thumbs-down from at least three GOP members. The White House calls the plan “unserious.”
November 13, 2023, 4:18 AM
Lawmakers hope to avert looming government shutdown
November 12, 2023, 8:38 PM

Progressive Minnesota US Rep. Ilhan Omar draws prominent primary challenger

Former Minneapolis City Council member says he'll try once again to unseat her.
November 12, 2023, 8:38 PM
Rep. Ilhan Omar draws prominent primary challenger
November 11, 2023, 12:01 AM

Congress not in a rush to green light foreign aid for warring countries

Rep. Greg Murphy, R-NC, joins "The Big Story" to discuss funding battles on Capitol Hill.
November 11, 2023, 12:01 AM
Congress not in a rush to green light foreign aid for warring countries
November 10, 2023, 7:11 PM

Tuberville once again blocks hundreds of military nominees, further digging in heels over DOD abortion policy

Sen. Tommy Tuberville continues to attract controversy for once again blocking hundreds of military nominees over the Defense Department's abortion policy.
November 10, 2023, 7:11 PM
Senate departs for Veterans Day without solution on military nomination blockade
November 10, 2023, 5:48 PM

‘Nightmare’ for Democrats

West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin says he will not seek re-election, giving Republicans a major opportunity to flip his Senate seat. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii explains.
November 10, 2023, 5:48 PM
‘Nightmare’ for Democrats
November 10, 2023, 5:42 PM

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he will not run for reelection next year

The decision is a setback for Democrats hoping to maintain control of the U.S. Senate in 2024.
November 10, 2023, 5:42 PM
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he will not run for reelection next year
November 10, 2023, 5:21 PM

Joe Manchin was a unicorn. Now he's retiring.

Republicans were already in a good position to flip the Senate in 2024 before Manchin’s announcement. But his retirement strengthens their odds even further.
November 10, 2023, 5:21 PM
Joe Manchin was a unicorn. Now he's retiring.
November 8, 2023, 3:58 PM

Rep. Rashida Tlaib censured by House over Israel-Hamas comments

The House of Representatives voted to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib over claims she had been "promoting false narratives regarding the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel."
November 8, 2023, 3:58 PM
Rep. Rashida Tlaib censured by House over Israel-Hamas comments
November 8, 2023, 2:47 PM

Rep. Rashida Tlaib censured by House over Israel comments

Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib was censured Tuesday night by the House over her criticism of Israel.
November 8, 2023, 2:47 PM
Rep. Rashida Tlaib censured by House over Israel comments
November 8, 2023, 5:24 AM

Tlaib tears up as she defends herself against censure move over Israel criticism

Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib teared up as she defended herself against the House censure move over Israel criticism.
November 8, 2023, 5:24 AM
Tlaib tears up as she defends herself against censure move over Israel criticism
November 8, 2023, 3:58 AM

Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island's first Black candidate elected to Congress

Democrat Gabe Amo has defeated Republican Gerry Leonard to win Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District seat
November 8, 2023, 3:58 AM
Rhode Island elects its first Black representative to Congress
November 7, 2023, 5:42 PM

The Air Force asks Congress to protect its nuclear launch sites from encroaching wind turbines

The Air Force is asking Congress to restrict further construction of the towering wind turbines that have edged closer to its nuclear missile sites in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, Nebraska and Colorado
November 7, 2023, 5:42 PM
Air Force asks Congress to protect nuclear launch sites from wind turbines
November 7, 2023, 1:34 AM

US senators seek answers from Army after reservist killed 18 in Maine

Two senators from Maine are asking the U.S. Army inspector general to provide a full accounting of interactions with a reservist before he killed 18 people at a bowling alley and bar
November 7, 2023, 1:34 AM
US senators seek answers from Army after reservist killed 18 in Maine
November 6, 2023, 4:45 PM

Republican Peter Meijer, who supported Trump's impeachment, enters Michigan's US Senate race

Republican former congressman Peter Meijer has announced he'll run for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan in 2024
November 6, 2023, 4:45 PM
Republican Peter Meijer, who supported Trump's impeachment, enters US Senate race
November 3, 2023, 8:40 PM

Congresswoman Craig discusses the House Speaker vote

Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., discusses the latest with the House speaker vote.
November 3, 2023, 8:40 PM
Congresswoman Craig discusses the House Speaker vote
November 3, 2023, 6:46 PM

Lawmakers haggle over aid bill for Israel

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien is on the Hill with the latest on lawmaker negotiations for an aid bill for Israel.
November 3, 2023, 6:46 PM
Lawmakers haggle over aid bill for Israel
November 3, 2023, 4:10 PM

ABC News Reporter Jay O’Brien gives the latest on House funding bill

Jay O’Brien speaks with ABC News Live anchor Diane Macedo about the Republican-backed aid bill for Israel.
November 3, 2023, 4:10 PM
ABC News Reporter Jay O’Brien gives the latest on House funding bill
November 3, 2023, 9:55 AM

House approves Israel aid in first major test of Johnson's speakership

The Israel aid bill would provide $14.3 billion but drew opposition from Democrats over its lack of Ukraine funding and its cuts to the IRS.
November 3, 2023, 9:55 AM
House approves Israel aid in first major test of Johnson's speakership
November 2, 2023, 11:07 PM

House votes on $14.3 billion Israel aid bill

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien gives the latest from Capitol Hill, where the House passed a GOP-led bill to provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel.
November 2, 2023, 11:07 PM
House votes on $14.3 billion Israel aid bill
November 2, 2023, 6:40 PM

Adam Kinzinger muses: ‘I would love to run against Ted Cruz'

The former congressman and recent Texas transplant explains why he's not done with politics just yet.
November 2, 2023, 6:40 PM
Adam Kinzinger muses: ‘I would love to run against Ted Cruz'
November 2, 2023, 5:23 PM

Speaker Mike Johnson tells Senate Republicans he's open to Ukraine aid, but Israel aid will have to move first and separately

Newly-minted Speaker of the House Mike Johnson spoke with Senate Republicans Wednesday about his controversial Israel-only aid package in an effort to gain their support.
November 2, 2023, 5:23 PM
Johnson makes case to Senate GOP that Israel aid has to move before Ukraine funding
November 2, 2023, 5:04 PM

Adam Kinzinger muses: 'I would love to run against Ted Cruz'

Former U.S. Rep Adam Kinzinger joins the 538 politics podcast to talk about the GOP and his future plans in politics.
November 2, 2023, 5:04 PM
Adam Kinzinger muses: 'I would love to run against Ted Cruz'