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Peter T. King, R-N.Y., that would allow Attorney General Loretta Lynch to unilaterally block those on government watch lists from getting a hold of firearms or explosives.
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Democrats Tie Up House Floor to Force Vote on Guns Bill
Scott Perry, R-Pa., called the maneuvering a “ruse.”
What the Presidential Candidates Are Saying About the Paris Attacks
Donald Trump, t he Republican front-runner, took to the air Monday to criticize the Obama administration’s handling of the Islamic State.
Murky Ethics Rules on McCarthy’s Benghazi Comments
First, it would be up to Chairman Charlie Dent, R-Pa., and ranking member Linda T. Sánchez, D-Calif., to jointly determine if the information submitted constitutes a complaint.
Leadership Shuffle Puts Spotlight on GOP’s Up and Coming
(When former Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., became the chamber’s top ranking Republican in 1995, he was 51.)
Collins Warns House Against Amending a Clean CR
And Collins, R-Maine, said Tuesday after the weekly conference lunch that Republicans across the Rotunda should see the writing on the wall.
The Congressional Wish List for the Pope’s Speech
Boehner, R-Ohio: Boehner hasn’t said outright what he wants to hear from the Pope, though he’s alluded previously to Francis’ readiness “to take on the status quo … and say what he really thinks.”
In Time for the Pope, Catholic Plurality of Congress Achieves Partisan Balance
Sitting behind him will be a Catholic titular president of the Senate, Democratic Vice President Joseph R.
Republicans Set to Try Again With Education Overhaul
A spokeswoman for the House Committee on Education and the Workforce told CQ Roll Call that Chairman John Kline, R-Minn, committee Republicans and GOP leaders have been engaging in discussions with
Diaz-Balart Gumming Up Obama’s Cuba Thaw Plans
Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, have railed against the Cuba thaw on camera, Diaz-Balart is quietly using his position as a House appropriations subcommittee chairman to block spending on the
President Gets Weekend to Swing Democrats on Trade Deal (Video)
Chief Deputy Whip Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., didn’t mince words in his assessment of House Democratic leaders.
Trade Rule Passes Despite Conservative Mutiny
House GOP leaders frantically worked the floor, particularly Chief Deputy Whip Patrick T. McHenry of North Carolina. McHenry could be seen almost running around the floor trying to flip members.
Leahy Recalls Seeing Beau Biden in Iraq (Video)
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., each opened with condolences for Vice President Joseph R.
Patriot Act Renewal Has Lawmakers on Both Sides on Edge
Rand Paul, R-Ky., and from lawmakers like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who believed the bill would help terrorists — that the Freedom Act ran into problems.
Immigration Fight Could Return to House This Month
In 2013, Denham, R-Calif., sought a vote on the ENLIST Act as an amendment to the fiscal 2014 NDAA, but agreed to withdraw it at the request of leadership and Judiciary Chairman Robert W.
A Busy and Bipartisan Tuesday
Negotiated by HELP Chairman Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and ranking member Patty Murray, D-Wash., it has broad support, including from the White House.
Meet the New Boss. Not the Same as the Old Boss
Harold Rogers, R-Ky., and Christopher H. Smith, R-N.J., are still serving in that chamber.
GOP Defense Hawks Trump Conservatives as House OKs Budget
Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., and his chief deputy whip, Patrick T. McHenry of North Carolina, were seen hugging it out on the House floor after the vote.
House Republicans Stymied Over Own Budget
Todd Rokita, R-Ind., that would add $2 billion to the Overseas Contingency Operations fund.
After GOP Hawks Threaten Mutiny, Budget Committee Set to Add Defense Dollars
Defense hawks had warned Budget Chairman Tom Price, R-Ga., that the Pentagon spending levels he had been proposing imperiled the resolution’s chances for adoption.