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Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 21, 2018 at 10:53am
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 20, 2018 at 11:03am
A little girl and a man look through the windows of the Capitol dome miniature model in the Capitol Visitors Center Monday afternoon Sept. 10, 2018. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 19, 2018 at 10:26am
Newly elected members of the 116th Congress arrive in Washington today for new member orientation. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) 

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 16, 2018 at 9:46am
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 15, 2018 at 10:07am
Reps. Jerry McNerney, left, and Bob Latta, right, have been friends ever since they went to Yucca Mountain together. (Courtesy of Latta's office)

They Bonded at Yucca Mountain. Now They’re Tackling Wi-Fi

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 15, 2018 at 5:00am
Members-elect from left, Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., and Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., take a selfie after the freshman class photo on the East Front of the Capitol. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Fist Bumps and Bagels in 40-Degree Weather: The Next Congress Has Arrived

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 14, 2018 at 12:28pm
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 14, 2018 at 11:09am
After D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke Tuesday at a conference in D.C., she didn’t have much to say about “National Landing.” (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

DC Mayor on Amazon HQ2: ‘We Need More Reliable’ Metro Service

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 13, 2018 at 3:17pm
Daniel Hincapie, Wendy Martinez’s fiancé, announces The Wendy Martinez Legacy Project, which will support “women in tech, women in entrepreneurship, and community empowerment through her love of running,” at The Anthem on Tuesday. Also appearing are friends Kristina Moore, left, Patrice Webb and Tim Hwang, CEO of FiscalNote, where Martinez served as chief of staff. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

FiscalNote Announces Wendy Martinez Legacy Project

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 13, 2018 at 1:57pm
Members-elect from left, Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., Colin Allred, D-Texas, and Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., arrive for New Member Orientation at the Courtyard Marriott in Southeast Washington on Nov. 13. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

A Father Drops Off His Son for Congress’ Freshman Orientation

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 13, 2018 at 1:24pm
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 13, 2018 at 8:57am
The late Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., right, is the inspiration behind the Bipartisan Dinner Group for staffers. (CQ Roll Call file photo)

Steaks and Scotch Can Restore Sanity, According to One Hill Staffer

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 13, 2018 at 5:00am
A little girl and a man look through the windows of the Capitol dome miniature model in the Capitol Visitors Center Monday afternoon Sept. 10, 2018. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 12, 2018 at 9:56am
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 9, 2018 at 9:55am
Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington won a fourth term in the House. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

There Will Be More Latinos in Congress Than Ever

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 8, 2018 at 2:40pm
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been on the bench since 1993. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Members Worry as Justice Ginsburg Is Hospitalized

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 8, 2018 at 1:31pm
(CQ Roll Call file photo)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 8, 2018 at 9:40am
From left to right: therapy dogs Hans, Max and Chobe were in the Capitol complex on Wednesday to de-stress staffers. (Alex Gangitano/ CQ Roll Call)

For Post-Election Comfort, Try Therapy Dogs

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 7, 2018 at 2:35pm
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke speaks during his campaign rally at the Gaslight Baker Theatre in Lockhart, TX on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

What’s Next for Beto O’Rourke?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 7, 2018 at 12:31pm
Rep. Jared Polis has only been able to ski once since coming to Congress. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call file)

Polis Makes Another Bit of History With Governor Win

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 7, 2018 at 9:33am
Voters fill out their ballots at Loudoun County High School in Leesburg, Va., on Election Day. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: The Morning After

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 7, 2018 at 9:19am
Jennifer Wexton delivers her victory speech on election night after defeating Rep. Barbara Comstock, R-Va., for Virginia's 10th district seat on Tuesday, Nov. 6. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Democrats Start the Party as Jennifer Wexton Flips Virginia Seat

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 6, 2018 at 8:03pm
The election is the theme today at the “Barbie Pond on Avenue Q,” a collection of Barbie dolls posed around their own exclusive pond outside a house in Washington on Monday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: Election Day

By Alex Gangitano and Erin Franczak
Posted November 6, 2018 at 9:41am
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke joins Willie Nelson on stage during his Turn out For Texas Rally, featuring a concert by Wille Nelson, in Austin, Texas on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

A Definitive Ranking of Midterm Celebrity Stumpers

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 6, 2018 at 5:01am
Dozens of volunteers filtered through the Chinatown WeWork on Monday night. (Alex Gangitano/CQ Roll Call)

Millennials Are TOTV. (That’s Texting Out the Vote)

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 6, 2018 at 5:00am
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 5, 2018 at 9:51am
Rep. Jackie Speier's, D-Calif., new book comes out on Tuesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

This Is Jackie Speier’s Survival Guide, Timed for Election Day

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 5, 2018 at 9:12am
A 2013 congressional delegation trip to Azerbaijan has resulted in an indictment being handed down to the head of the nonprofit, whom the government alleges concealed the source of funding for the journey. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 2, 2018 at 9:28am
If Young Kim comes to Capitol Hill, it will be a homecoming of sorts. She worked for California Rep. Ed Royce for years. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

5 Not-So-Newbies to Watch on Election Day

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 2, 2018 at 5:05am
Rep. Barbara Comstock passes out candy during a Halloween Parade in Leesburg, Va., on Wednesday. Comstock is trailing Democrat challenger Jennifer Wexton for her suburban 10th District seat. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

No Campaign, No Gain

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 2, 2018 at 5:04am
Rep. Ron Dellum, right, is pictured with staff members, including Barbara Lee, in an undated photograph. (Courtesy of Barbara Lee)

Right Up Until His Death, He Told Barbara Lee to ‘Keep Breaking Through’

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 2, 2018 at 5:02am
At least one congressional staffer likes to golf on Election Day. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Some Golf, Listen to Pacino on Election Day. But Hold the Scotch

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 2, 2018 at 5:01am
Technology now allows staffers to start diving into  campaign work the second they step outside their Hill office buildings. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

7 Quirkiest Rules for Staffers During Campaign Season

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 2, 2018 at 5:00am
First lady Mary Todd Lincoln asked her husband, President Abraham Lincoln, to sack George B. McClellan as commander of the Army of the Potomac days before the 1862 congressional elections. (Courtesy Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division)

Flashback Friday: First Lady Makes Her Case

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 2, 2018 at 5:00am
(CQ Roll Call file photo)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted November 1, 2018 at 9:37am
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted October 31, 2018 at 9:43am
From left, Angela Hervig, Daniel Hervig, Janelle Relfe, her husband Mitch Relfe, and Mary Beth Hervig. All of them work on the Hill. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Think Your Thanksgiving Is Lively? These 4 Siblings All Work in Congress

By Alex Gangitano
Posted October 31, 2018 at 5:01am
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted October 30, 2018 at 9:40am
A man watches special election results roll in at the Sheraton in Birmingham, Ala., in December. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

In DC on Election Night? Here’s Our List of Watch Parties

By Alex Gangitano
Posted October 30, 2018 at 5:00am
(CQ Roll Call file photo)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted October 29, 2018 at 9:44am
Former Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., gave her up seat for an unsuccessful run for Senate in 2016. Two years later, she’s running for the House from a different Arizona district. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Back to the Swamp: Some Former Members Are Itching to Return

By Alex Gangitano
Posted October 29, 2018 at 5:03am
Tyrone Gayle, right, talks with Hillary Clinton at her campaign HQ in New York. (Barb Kinney/Clinton campaign file photo)

Harris Staffer Tyrone Gayle Dies After Cancer Battle

By Alex Gangitano
Posted October 26, 2018 at 12:46pm
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted October 26, 2018 at 9:28am
Cannon House Office Building. (Alex Gangitano/CQ Roll Call)

Cannon House Office Building Reopened Following Evacuation

By Alex Gangitano and Katherine Tully-McManus
Posted October 25, 2018 at 12:02pm
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted October 25, 2018 at 9:34am
Framed New Orleans Saints and Louisiana State University jerseys hang on the wall of Louisiana Republican Rep. Steve Scalise, a big Drew Brees fan. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Republicans Condemn Explosive Devices Sent to Clintons, Obamas

By Alex Gangitano
Posted October 24, 2018 at 11:29am
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted October 24, 2018 at 8:34am
Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., has former Sen. Bob Dole’s desk. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

When It’s Time to Vote, This Senator Makes a Beeline for the Back Row

By Alex Gangitano
Posted October 24, 2018 at 5:00am
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Word on the Hill: What’s Buzzing on Capitol Hill?

By Alex Gangitano
Posted October 23, 2018 at 9:30am