House passes a bill giving police security to families of Supreme Court justices
The legislation was introduced by Sen. John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, and unanimously passed the Senate last month.
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U.S. House passes a major wildlife conservation spending bill
The Recovering America's Wildlife Act would create a permanent fund of more than $1.3 billion, given to states, territories, and tribal nations for wildlife conservation on the ground.
In Philadelphia, liberals gather to experience the first Jan. 6 hearing together
In a northwest Philadelphia church, more than 40 people gathered to watch the hearings, calling for a moment of collective action.
Buffalo-area GOP Rep. Jacobs won't run again after backlash for gun control support
After mass shootings in Buffalo and at a Texas school, Jacobs said he would vote for a federal assault weapons ban if he had a chance. His comments sparked a furious reaction from conservatives,
The House will vote on a measure to allow congressional staffers to unionize
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement Friday that the House is expected to vote on a resolution next week that would allow congressional staffers to unionize.
House approves criminal contempt referrals for 2 Trump aides over the Jan. 6 attack
The House voted to hold former Trump White House advisers Dan Scavino Jr. and Peter Navarro in contempt of Congress and refer the matter to the Justice Department for possible prosecution
Build Back Better has a $150B affordable housing ask from NC Rep. Price
The Build Back Better Bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is now in the hands of the Senate.
Stuck At 435 Representatives? Why The U.S. House Hasn't Grown With Census Counts
A 1929 law set up a process for redistributing representation after each census that has pitted states against one another in a once-a-decade fight for power in Congress and the Electoral College.
Trump Impeached Because Democrats Don't Want To Face Him In 2024, Legal Team Argues
Former President Donald Trump's legal team also argued that the second impeachment trial should not move forward because he is no longer in office.
As Democrats Call For Marjorie Taylor Greene's Removal, Republicans Stay Silent
The Georgia congresswoman, who has embraced wild conspiracy theories, has the backing of Donald Trump — and the ire of Democrats, who have called for her censure or removal.