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At the Races: Deck the House with boughs of chaos

Starting gate Nevertheless, he persists: Mitch McConnell is leaving Senate GOP leadership but will hold ample sway over Trump’s nominees and agenda, our colleague John T.

NDAA features historic raise for junior enlisted troops

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In final month of the session, Congress looks to clean up loose ends, prepare for Trump

Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Trump’s pick for ambassador to the United Nations, have already started making the rounds.

Angling for open Appropriations seats set to ratchet up

Mike Garcia, R-Calif., and Jerry Carl, R-Ala. Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., is eyeing a slot on the committee, sources familiar with his plans say.

Photos of the week ending November 15, 2024

-elect Sam T. Liccardo, D-Calif., talks with the media on Tuesday outside the AC Hotel on Capitol Hill as new members arrived for orientation week.

Trump launches transition with nomination blitz

Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., who is a former gubernatorial candidate in New York, is Trump’s choice to lead the EPA.

Cleaver calls for ‘bold’ congressional response to hurricanes

Chair Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., is "focused on the immediate recovery effort," spokesperson Laura Peavey said in an emailed statement.

At the Races: Please bet responsibly

Tim Walz’s approach recalled his time in the House, carefully avoiding personal attacks, CQ Roll Call’s John T. Bennett writes.

China hawks prep tech investment screening measure

John Cornyn, R-Texas, Bob Casey, D-Pa., and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, appears among nearly 100 separate proposals that make up a manager’s package for the Senate fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization

Biden floats recess action on Helene supplemental

An initial six-month stopgap measure offered by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., had included $10 billion in extra FEMA aid, but that provision was stripped out when Congress agreed to a more bare-bones measure

FCC to vote to require 988 calls be routed to local call centers

Two major carriers — Verizon and T-Mobile — voluntarily began the process last week to route calls based on location. 

Two major carriers — Verizon and T-Mobile — voluntarily began the process last week to route calls based on location. 

An unusual choice for House Freedom Caucus leader takes reins

Bob Good, R-Va., who lost in the GOP primaries to John McGuire, a Virginia state senator.

At the Races: Making an Empire statement

CQ Roll Call’s Chris Johnson and John T. Bennett had all the angles covered.

At the Races: Recapping the season

Jen Kiggans, R-Va., leads the way among members in races rated as Toss-up or Tilt. Remember Tuesday? Colleague John T.

At the Races: Can ‘joy’ give Democrats the House gavel?

Run-up: Before the curtain rose in the United Center, John T.

At the Races: High-profile races aside, women candidates decline

Our John T. Bennett also talked to delegates about whether running mate JD Vance, the senator from Ohio, is now the heir apparent to the movement Trump started.

Netanyahu address creates a dilemma for Democrats

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Netanyahu’s address would be a historic one at a pivotal moment in time.

Crowd worried about Trump urges Biden to drop out

JD Vance, R-Ohio, in Michigan, slammed the former president’s policies on issues like health care, abortion and the economy.The officials also warned conservatives’ "Project 2025," a blueprint for a possible

Murky situation continues after Senate Democrats huddle with Biden campaign brass

Thomas R. Carper, from Biden’s home state of Delaware, said Biden has "got a great story to tell" and simply needs to show more gusto "in telling it," adding: "We need to be providing a lot of echo."