Political Class

Lee, second from right, came to the defense of an aide. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Reputation Can Be Tough to Reverse; Just Ask Sheila Jackson Lee

By David Hawkings

Posted July 21, 2015 at 5:00am

Ellmers is one of the few members of the House GOP Conference facing a Republican primary. But the party has little to worry about. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

When Fear on the Right Is Trumped by Fear of Self

By David Hawkings

Posted July 16, 2015 at 5:00am

Debate over Confederate imagery abounds, but not so much on guns and voting rights. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Two Weeks on, Hill’s Post-Charleston Agenda Has All but Disappeared

By David Hawkings

Posted June 30, 2015 at 5:00am

Boehner is demanding party loyalty to deliver a Republican victory on procedural rules. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Why Backing the Rule Is No. 1 Rule for Party Discipline

By David Hawkings

Posted June 17, 2015 at 5:00am

Hastert, right, and Boehner, seen here in 2009, have very different speakership styles. (CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Hastert’s Past Informs Boehner’s Disciplined Course

By David Hawkings

Posted June 3, 2015 at 5:00am

Brooks is one of the prosecutors serving in the House. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Politicians Prosecuting Their Case to Come to Congress

By David Hawkings

Posted June 2, 2015 at 5:00am

Congressional salaries aren't going up any time soon. (CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Member Pay Freeze Likely to Last Close to a Decade

By David Hawkings

Posted May 20, 2015 at 5:00am

Women are on the rise in Congress. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Capitol Hill’s Women Hold Power Beyond Numbers

By David Hawkings

Posted May 18, 2015 at 5:00am

Begich was able to deflect campaign attack ads stemming from the Senate's vote-a-rama. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Voting Marathon: More Test Marketing Than Attack Ads

By David Hawkings

Posted March 26, 2015 at 5:00am

How many Republican votes will Lynch get? (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Republican Opposition to Lynch Might Make History

By David Hawkings

Posted March 12, 2015 at 5:00am