Political Class

Schumer, left, is on his way to being the Republicans' new bogeyman. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

The Pelosification of Chuck Schumer

By David Hawkings

Posted December 16, 2015 at 7:07pm

Ryan let the House work its will when it came to the Export-Import Bank. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Corporate Conservatives Strike Back with Ex-Im Win

By David Hawkings

Posted December 8, 2015 at 5:00am

Ryan has no intention of paying rent off campus. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

The Mixed Symbolism of Paul Ryan Sleeping in His Office

By David Hawkings

Posted November 3, 2015 at 5:00am

Freedom Caucus members Jim Jordan and Raúl R. Labrador descend the Capitol steps on Oct. 21. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

The Freedom Caucus Filibuster, Explained

By David Hawkings

Posted October 25, 2015 at 8:00am

One and done for Ryan? (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Ryan Sacrifices Job Security With Eye Toward Long Game

By David Hawkings

Posted October 22, 2015 at 5:00am

Mondale visited the Capitol in January. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Gridlock Greets Mondale on Return to D.C.

By David Hawkings

Posted October 20, 2015 at 5:00am

Boehner has made himself clear on Confederate flag imagery. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

House Republicans Cement Quarter-Century Lock on Melodrama at the Top

By David Hawkings

Posted October 9, 2015 at 5:00am

Boehner might look to "clean the barn" by shepherding reinstatement of the Export-Import Bank charter. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

GOP Leadership Vacuum Seen Helping Ex-Im Bank’s Future

By David Hawkings

Posted October 8, 2015 at 5:00am

Reid and other congressional leaders will do all they can to keep Pope Francis on schedule. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Members Will Be Blocked 2 Ways From Touching Pope Francis (Video)

By David Hawkings

Posted September 21, 2015 at 11:00am

(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

High-Risk, Delayed-Reward Strategy for Fighting Menendez Indictment

By David Hawkings

Posted July 23, 2015 at 5:00am