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Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley said he will take his time in considering whether he’ll run for Chicago mayor. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Rep. Mike Quigley Considering Run for Chicago Mayor

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 7, 2018 at 8:58am
Grant Woods and his wife, Marlene, pay respect to the late Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., as the senator lies in state in the Capitol rotunda on August 31, 2018. Woods served for a time as McCain's chief of staff. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Former McCain Chief of Staff Considers Running for Senate As a Democrat

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 7, 2018 at 8:30am
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., threatens to release committee confidential documents during the start of Day 3 of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing on Thursday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Cory Booker Has a Performative Streak

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 6, 2018 at 11:30am
Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Colo., is one of the Republicans being targeted by a liberal advocacy group two months out from the midterms. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Liberal Health Care Group Launches Seven-Figure Campaign

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 6, 2018 at 8:00am
The Senate campaign for Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas, said an impostor was sending texts on his campaign's behalf. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

O’Rourke Campaign Says ‘Impostor’ Sent Bogus Texts

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 6, 2018 at 6:47am
With the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas as a back drop, a group of local Planned Parenthood Votes volunteers protest Donald Trump's remarks about women with inflatable cats and posters in Las Vegas on TuesdayOct. 18, 2016, the day before the final Presidential Debate. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Planned Parenthood Announces $20M Voter Turnout Initiative

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 5, 2018 at 1:37pm
Former President Barack Obama, shown here speaking at the North American Climate Summit in December, will campaign for Democratic candidates in Southern California House races this weekend. (Scott Olson/Getty Images file photo)

Obama to Kick Off Campaigning in Southern California

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 5, 2018 at 10:31am
Sen/ Doug Jones, D-Ala., said he wants confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh delayed. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Jones Faces Pressure at Home to Confirm Kavanaugh

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 5, 2018 at 10:06am
Supporters of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, are beginning to build up a defense of the Texas senator as he faces a strong challenge from Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Cruz Supporters Say O’Rourke Is a ‘Wakeup Call’

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 5, 2018 at 8:10am
House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash. criticized President Donald Trump for using the term “mentally retarded.” (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Trump Calls Sessions ‘Mentally Retarded’ in Woodward Book, McMorris Rodgers Reacts

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 4, 2018 at 2:20pm
Rep. Scott Taylor, R-Va., was subpoenaed by Democratic lawyers. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Taylor Subpoenaed to Testify in Petition Signature Lawsuit

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 4, 2018 at 1:01pm
Former House Speaker John Boehner has spent the summer driving his RV across the “asphalt prairie.” (@SpeakerBoehner via Twitter)

John Boehner Wants Everyone to Know He Had a Great Summer

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 4, 2018 at 9:03am
A new poll showed Ammar Campa-Najjar, Democratic candidate for California's 50th Congressional District, tied with incumbent GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter. (Thomas McKinless/CQ Roll Call file photo).

Dem Internal Poll Shows Hunter Tied With Challenger

By Eric Garcia
Posted September 4, 2018 at 9:00am
Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo, said he didn’t think fellow GOP Rep. Ron DeSantis is a racist, but his comment on his African-American opponent is. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call file photo)

GOP Rep Says DeSantis Should Apologize for ‘Stupid’ Monkey Comment

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 31, 2018 at 9:04am
Rep. Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., is one of the House members who Americans for Prosperity announced it would support. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Koch Network Endorses 8 GOP House Members in Competitive Races

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 31, 2018 at 8:39am
Rep. Niki Tsongas, D-Mass., and Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, sent a letter criticizing the Veterans Benefits Administration after an inspector general’s report revealed mishandling of sexual assault cases. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Tsongas and Turner Want VA to Answer for Sexual Assault Survivors Report

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 30, 2018 at 12:37pm
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., walks up the House steps for a vote in the Capitol on Nov. 9, 2017. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Khanna Says Trump vs. Google Is a ‘Dumb Fight to Pick’

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 30, 2018 at 9:25am
Ammar Campa-Najjar’s ad uses Duncan Hunter’s indictment to slam the incumbent in ad that will air on cable outlets next week. (Ammar Campa-Najjar for Congress via YouTube)

Hunter Opponent Calls Him an ‘Embarrassment’ in New Ad

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 30, 2018 at 8:16am
 Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., leaves a House Republican Conference meeting in the Capitol in June. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Report: Collins Turned Down Plea Deal for Insider Trading Case

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 29, 2018 at 9:18am
Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., said he wants prosecutors to leave his family alone as he faces a criminal indictment. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Hunter Now Says ‘Leave My Wife Out of It’

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 29, 2018 at 8:23am
Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., holds an 8-point lead over his Democratic challenger in a poll conducted after he was indicted on misuse of campaign funds charges. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Duncan Hunter Holds Lead in Post-Indictment Poll

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 28, 2018 at 8:17am
The Republican opponent for Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., will speak to FBI agents about posting a fake letter purportedly from Waters on Twitter. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

FBI to Talk to Maxine Waters’ Republican Opponent

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 28, 2018 at 7:58am
Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, got approval from the House Ethics Committee to set up a legal defense fund for expenses for “matters bearing on his reputation or fitness for office.” (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Report: Barton Set Up Legal Defense Fund to Deal With Nude Photo Fallout

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 27, 2018 at 8:16am
Guam Del. Madeleine Bordallo got 48 percent of the vote compared to challenger Michael San Nicolas’ 51 percent in the Democratic primary in Guam. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Guam Delegate Leaving Congress After Primary Loss

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 27, 2018 at 7:17am
Will Simms, Newseum graphics specialist, posts The Arizona Republic’s front page at the Newseum’s front-page display on Sunday, the day after Sen. John McCain died. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Trump’s Condolences Bookend Complicated Relationship With McCain

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 26, 2018 at 7:00am
Sen. Jeff Flake sent condolences to fellow Arizona Sen John McCain  after McCain’s family announced he would end medical treatment for cancer. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Members Send Well Wishes to McCain

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 24, 2018 at 12:24pm
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., responded to criticism of her in an interview with the Associated Press. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Pelosi Says She Is the Best Person to Negotiate With Trump

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 24, 2018 at 9:16am
Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., defended himself in an interview with Fox News. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Hunter Appears to Blame His Wife in Fox Interview

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 24, 2018 at 8:17am
Democrats criticized a report Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is considering allowing states and localities to buy guns for schools. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Democrats on DeVos Gun Proposal: ‘A Fountain of Bad Ideas’

By Eric Garcia and Jennifer Shutt
Posted August 23, 2018 at 1:19pm
Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., has a court date Tuesday as his colleagues return to work in Washington. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Hunter and His Wife Set for Court Appearance

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 23, 2018 at 8:54am
Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y., said he will not seek President Donald Trump’s endorsement. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Katko: Russia Investigation Is ‘Not a Witch Hunt’

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 23, 2018 at 7:39am
The FBI’s Washington, D.C. field office. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Report: DNC Calls FBI After Attempted Hack

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 22, 2018 at 4:39pm
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio continues to trail his Republican opponents in Arizona's Senate race. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Report: Joe Arpaio’s Campaign Is in Free Fall

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 22, 2018 at 8:48am
Rep. Duncan Hunter’s bail was set at $15,000 and he is facing 60 charges. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Duncan Hunter Sr. Defends Son: ‘Political Late Hit’

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 22, 2018 at 7:51am
Rep. Rob Woodall, R-Ga., is trailing his Democratic opponent Carolyn Bourdeaux, according to a poll from her campaign. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Democratic Internal Poll Shows Dead Heat In Georgia’s 7th District

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 21, 2018 at 12:15pm
Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., said he did not direct a campaign staffer to harass his Democratic opponent. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Davis Said He Didn’t Send Staffer to Crash Opponent’s Event

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 21, 2018 at 7:36am
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, is chairman of the board of directors for International Republican Institute. Microsoft said the think tank was targeted by Strontium, also referred to as “Fancy Bear,” which is associated with Russian intelligence. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Microsoft Says Russians Tried to Hack Senate and Think Tanks

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 21, 2018 at 7:02am
Former Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., announced cancer had spread to his lungs. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Former Sen. Norm Coleman Says Cancer Has Returned

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 15, 2018 at 12:36pm
Danny O’Connor’s campaign said provisional ballots in Ohio tend to skew toward Democrats. (Danny O’Connor for Congress via Facebook)

O’Connor Hoping Provisional Ballots Trigger Recount

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 15, 2018 at 9:23am
Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., faces allegations he abused his ex-girlfriend. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

DNC Looking Into Ellison Allegations

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 15, 2018 at 7:51am
Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., won the gubernatorial nomination for the Democratic Farmer-Labor Party. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Walz Wins DFL Nomination for Minnesota Governor

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 15, 2018 at 7:21am
Rep. Tom MacArthur, R-N.J., is in a tough re-election race against former Obama administration official Andy Kim. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Poll: Near Tie Between MacArthur and Democratic Challenger Kim in New Jersey

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 14, 2018 at 12:30pm
 Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., told NFL players to "stand up and show some respect" instead of kneeling for the national anthem. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Zeldin Again Takes on NFL Player Protests

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 14, 2018 at 9:21am
Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, is being accused of flooding his district with franked mail to improve his re-election prospects. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Poliquin Again Amps Up Mailings Ahead of Election Deadline

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 14, 2018 at 8:42am
He should have seen it coming, Curtis writes. So why don’t the loyal aides still surrounding President Donald Trump seem to realize that Omarosa’s book is a perfect next episode in this reality show presidency? (Alex Wong/Getty Images file photo)

Trump Calls Former Aide Omarosa a ‘Dog’

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 14, 2018 at 8:38am
House Judiciary Chairman Robert W. Goodlatte, R-Va., conducts a committee markup of the so-called POLICE Act of 2017 in May. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Goodlatte’s Son Says Father’s ‘Political Grandstanding’ Ruined Strzok’s Career

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 13, 2018 at 2:38pm
 Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, D-Hawaii, lost her primary run for governor. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Some House Members Flop In Bids for Governor

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 13, 2018 at 11:15am
Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, (right), shown here with Rep. Scott Peters, D- Calif., is going on the offensive with an ad campaign after a fundraising blitz. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Beto O’Rourke Drops $1.27 Million in Ads

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 13, 2018 at 10:11am
House Judiciary Committee chairman Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., leaves the House Republican Conference meeting at the Capitol Hill Club on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Goodlatte’s Son Pushes Democrat Running for Father’s Seat

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 13, 2018 at 8:14am
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., was criticized for her remarks calling the criminal justice system “racist.” (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Police, Opponents Criticize Warren’s Remarks on ‘Racist’ Justice System

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 13, 2018 at 7:33am
David Boies, is part of a group staging a legal challenge to the Electoral College. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Group Files Lawsuit to Challenge Electoral College

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 10, 2018 at 11:18am
Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., participates in a press conference on medical cannabis research reform on Thursday, April 26, 2018. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Audio Catches Cohen in Blackburn Jump-Off-a-Bridge Bind

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 10, 2018 at 8:25am
 Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, acknowledged his re-election bid against Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, is a real race. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Cruz Admits He Has a ‘Real Race’ Against O’Rourke

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 9, 2018 at 9:22am
Audio was leaked of House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif. revealing why the House has not impeached Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Senate SCOTUS Confirmation Preventing Rosenstein Impeachment, Nunes Says

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 9, 2018 at 8:58am
Mel Hall, who is challenging Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., released an ad highlighting his time as a minister. (Team Mel/YouTube)

Walorski Opponent Drops More than $100,000 On Ad

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 8, 2018 at 8:00am
Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., and Rep. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., are running against each other in Nevada’s Senate race. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Republicans Made ‘Big Mistake’ on Trying Obamacare First, Heller Says

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 7, 2018 at 8:22am
North Carolina Republican Mark Harris upset Rep. Robert Pittenger in the 9th District GOP primary in May. (John D. Simmons /The Charlotte Observer via AP)

North Carolina GOP Candidate Preached Extensively on Wives Submitting to Husbands

By Eric Garcia and Griffin Connolly
Posted August 6, 2018 at 3:30pm
Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., speaks on a panel at the Center for American Progress’ ‘Ideas’ conference May 15. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Jones Wants Meeting With Kavanaugh After Hearing

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 6, 2018 at 8:31am
Sen. Ted Cruz’s first TV ad in his race against Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke shows scenes and testimonials of the incumbent’s hurricane relief efforts. (Ted Cruz for Senate via YouTube)

Cruz Highlights Hurricane Relief Work in First TV Ad

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 3, 2018 at 10:22am
A New York man was arrested for threatening House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Man Arrested for Threatening Scalise and McMorris Rodgers

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 3, 2018 at 9:10am
Democratic super PAC American Bridge is criticizing Troy Balderson, the Republican nominee in the special election for Ohio’s 12th District, for not saying whether he would support Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, for Speaker of the House (American Bridge/YouTube).

Jim Jordan Scandal Comes to Ohio 12th Race

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 2, 2018 at 1:00pm
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is facing accusations he knew about sexual abuse while an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio State University. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Report: Former Ohio State Coach Asked Jordan Accusers to Recant

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 2, 2018 at 8:19am
New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin’s staff smelled something fishy when he was contacted about an interview with a purported Israeli TV outlet. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

How Lee Zeldin Dodged Sacha Baron Cohen

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 2, 2018 at 7:55am
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee named Lucy McBath, who is challenging Rep. Karen Handel, R-Ga., above, to its Red to Blue Program. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Democrats Announce New Red to Blue Female Candidates

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 1, 2018 at 4:00pm
 Former President Barack Obama, made his first round of endorsements in the 2018 election cycle. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Obamas Announce First Round of Endorsements

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 1, 2018 at 1:16pm
Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., said he wants a bipartisan investigation of the Transportation Security Administration's "Quiet Skies" program. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call).

Lynch Wants Oversight of ‘Questionable’ TSA Program

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 1, 2018 at 9:22am
Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, filed a Federal Election Commission complaint against Democratic challenger Theresa Gasper saying she intentionally misled voters.(Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Turner and Democratic Challenger Fight Over FEC Complaint

By Eric Garcia
Posted August 1, 2018 at 8:26am
First lady Melania Trump listens as President Donald Trump welcomes recently freed American detainees from North Korea back to the U.S. in May. (Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call file photo)

House Candidate Calls First Lady ‘Hoebag’

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 31, 2018 at 12:30pm
Ammar Campa-Najjar, Democratic candidate for California's 50th Congressional district, announced Democratic consultant Joe Trippi was joining his team. (Thomas McKinless/CQ Roll Call file photo).

Duncan Hunter Challenger Hires Veteran Adviser Trippi

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 31, 2018 at 9:00am
Former Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., and his wife Franni leave the Senate in December after he announced he was stepping down. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Franken on Running Again: ‘Won’t Rule it Out, Won’t Rule it In’

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 31, 2018 at 8:26am
Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine, left, listens as Republican challenger Corey Stewart makes a point during a Virginia Bar Association debate on July 21. (Steve Helber/AP photo)

Racist Social Media Posts by Corey Stewart Consultant Unearthed

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 31, 2018 at 7:57am
Florida Rep. Ron DeSantis tries to show he is the most pro-Trump candidate in the Republican primary for Florida governor. (Screenshot/Ron DeSantis for Governor/YouTube)

DeSantis Teaches His Kids the ABCs of Trump in New Ad

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 30, 2018 at 1:36pm
Rep. Michael Capuano, D-Mass., is being challenged by Ayanna Pressley, the first woman of color elected to the Boston City Council.  (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Massachusetts Attorney General Endorses Capuano Challenger

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 30, 2018 at 10:08am
Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., finished first in the state’s top-two primary in June with 47 percent of the vote, the first time he failed to win a majority in a primary. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Internal Poll Shows Hunter Challenger Within Single Digits

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 30, 2018 at 8:28am
Georgia Democratic Rep. John Lewis was hospitalized on Saturday night and released Sunday night. (Photo By Sarah Silbiger/CQ Roll Call)

Lewis Released From Hospital

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 30, 2018 at 7:44am
 Rep. Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in sending a letter to federal agencies about testing on dogs, cats and primates. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Bipartisan Group Wants Labs to Disclose Where Research Animals End Up

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 27, 2018 at 7:39am
Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said the RNC has “a record number of staff on the ground and more volunteers than ever before.” (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

RNC Launching ‘Week of Action’ to Test Its Ground Game

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 27, 2018 at 5:00am
Arizona Senate candidate Kelli Ward said it would be “disingenuous” for her to support her Republican rival in the GOP Senate primary should she lose. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Ward Declines to Say She’d Support GOP Rival McSally in AZ Senate Race

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 26, 2018 at 8:50am
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas talks with reporters after the Senate policy luncheons in the Capitol on July 17. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Cruz Proposes Five Debates with O’Rourke

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 26, 2018 at 8:15am
Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., released a video of himself reading mean tweets. (Paul Ryan via Twitter)

Ryan Reads Mean Tweets

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 25, 2018 at 10:41am
Republican Rep. Scott Perry said he “applauded" President Donald Trump for appearing with totalitarian leaders of Russia and North Korea, “as long as it gets us where we need to go.” (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

GOP Rep. Scott Perry: ‘Can’t Get Into’ Trump’s Mind on Russia

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 25, 2018 at 8:39am
The Los Angeles office of Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters was evacuated after a suspicious package was delivered there. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Waters’ L.A. Office Evacuated After Anthrax Scare

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 25, 2018 at 7:39am
Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., criticized Democratic congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Ocasio-Cortez Swipes Back at DeSantis for Dismissive Comment

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 24, 2018 at 8:48am
Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, continued to make moves toward a 2020 presidential run, hiring a former Iowa adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt . (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Why Did Tim Ryan Hire Bernie Sanders Iowa Adviser?

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 24, 2018 at 8:12am
Rep. Billy Long said, “We’ve got to do whatever we can to prevent anything similar to this happening” of the duck boat sinking in his district. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Missouri Lawmakers Want Congressional Action After Duck Boat Tragedy

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 23, 2018 at 8:47am
Rep. Rod Blum, R-Iowa, will host President Donald Trump . (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Rep. Blum to Host Trump in Iowa

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 23, 2018 at 7:47am
Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, announced his support for legalizing marijuana nationwide in an op-ed for CNN. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Tim Ryan Announces Support for Legalizing Marijuana Nationwide

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 20, 2018 at 2:09pm
Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., released a new ad showing President Donald Trump praising him as he signed the Right to Try Act. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Democratic Sen. Donnelly Uses Trump’s Praise for Him in New Ad

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 20, 2018 at 8:27am
 Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, said President Donald Trump is being manipulated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

GOP Rep. Hurd says Trump is Being Manipulated by Putin

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 20, 2018 at 7:31am
Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., attended a rally in London last week supporting an imprisoned anti-Muslim activist. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Gosar Criticized for Defending British Anti-Muslim Activist

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 19, 2018 at 10:36am
 Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., was compared to Barney Fife by a Democratic challenger. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Democratic Challenger Calls Higgins ‘Barney Fife of Washington’

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 19, 2018 at 9:02am
A new lawsuit names Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, regarding knowing about sexual abuse by Ohio State University's wrestling team's physician. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Report: Jordan Named in New Ohio State Wrestler Lawsuit

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 18, 2018 at 1:43pm
Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., endorsed Kelli Ward in Arizona's Republican senate primary.. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Gosar Endorses Ward Over McSally in Arizona Senate Race

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 18, 2018 at 9:27am
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul was one of the few Republicans who has defended President Donald Trump’s performance at his news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Rand Paul Retweeted PizzaGate Conspiracy Theorist

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 18, 2018 at 9:01am
 Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, said Russia has tried to interfere in elections since 1948. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Louie Gohmert Says Russian Interference Caused Truman’s 1948 Win

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 17, 2018 at 12:08pm
Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., wants Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to answer for white nationalist propaganda being sold on Amazon. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

On Amazon Prime Day Ellison Wants Answers for White Nationalist Propaganda Sales

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 17, 2018 at 11:19am
The campaign of Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., is accused of inflating the percentage of campaign contributions he said came from Floridians. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Bilirakis Campaign Accused of Inflating Local Donor Support

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 17, 2018 at 9:39am
Former Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, has yet to pay back the $84,000 in taxpayer money he used to settle a sexual harassment. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Farenthold Spends Leftover Campaign Funds On Lawyers

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 17, 2018 at 8:13am
The Democratic challenger to Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, out raised him in the most recent fundraising quarter. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

MJ Hegar Outraises Carter in Longshot Bid in Texas

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 16, 2018 at 9:16am
UNITED STATES - JUNE 8: Former Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., appears on the House floor after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a Joint Meeting of Congress, June 8, 2016. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Aaron Schock Trial Now Set for January

By Eric Garcia
Posted July 16, 2018 at 8:13am