Beto O'Rourke announces end of 2020 presidential campaign
Beto O'Rourke has announced he's dropping out of the 2020 presidential race.
Beto O'Rourke has announced he's dropping out of the 2020 presidential race.
"I am leaving because of a misogynistic culture", CA Rep. Katie Hill gives final speech as member of Congress
California Rep. Katie Hill gave her final speech on the House floor Thursday, blaming political opponents and a "misogynistic culture'' for sealing her fate.
California Rep. Katie Hill gave her final speech on the House floor Thursday, blaming political opponents and a "misogynistic culture'' for sealing her fate.
Underdog candidate hoping to spring an upset in primary for NY’s 16th Congressional District
Jamaal Bowman is challenging powerful incumbent Rep. Eliot Engel in the Democratic primary for New York’s 16th Congressional District in 2020.
Jamaal Bowman is challenging powerful incumbent Rep. Eliot Engel in the Democratic primary for New York’s 16th Congressional District in 2020.
Progressive candidate looking to upset Eliot Engel in Democratic primary for NY's 16th District
Jamaal Bowman is looking to spring a surprise and defeat Rep. Eliot Engel in the Democratic primary for New York?s 16th Congressional District in 2020.
Jamaal Bowman is looking to spring a surprise and defeat Rep. Eliot Engel in the Democratic primary for New York?s 16th Congressional District in 2020.
William Hughes, longtime New Jersey congressman, dies at 87
William J. Hughes, a longtime congressman from New Jersey who went on to become U.S. ambassador to Panama, has died at 87.
William J. Hughes, a longtime congressman from New Jersey who went on to become U.S. ambassador to Panama, has died at 87.
Democrats push impeachment rules package through House
The vote was a victory for majority Democrats, who will control the investigation in the House.
The vote was a victory for majority Democrats, who will control the investigation in the House.
Bolton summoned; 1st big vote set on impeachment probe
House investigators are asking former national security adviser John Bolton to testify in their impeachment inquiry, deepening their reach into the White House as the probe accelerates toward a potential vote to remove the president.
House investigators are asking former national security adviser John Bolton to testify in their impeachment inquiry, deepening their reach into the White House as the probe accelerates toward a potential vote to remove the president.
National Security Council aide to President Trump resigns on eve of his testimony in House impeachment probe
President Donald Trump's top adviser for Russian and European affairs is leaving his job at the White House, a day before he's scheduled to testify before the House impeachment investigators, a senior administration official said Wednesday.
President Donald Trump's top adviser for Russian and European affairs is leaving his job at the White House, a day before he's scheduled to testify before the House impeachment investigators, a senior administration official said Wednesday.
Diplomat: John Bolton cautioned him about Giuliani and Ukraine
(AP) -- A State Department foreign service officer will tell House impeachment investigators Wednesday former national security adviser John Bolton cautioned him that Rudy Giuliani "was a key voice with the president on Ukraine," which could complicate U.S. goals in the Eastern European country.
(AP) -- A State Department foreign service officer will tell House impeachment investigators Wednesday former national security adviser John Bolton cautioned him that Rudy Giuliani "was a key voice with the president on Ukraine," which could complicate U.S. goals in the Eastern European country.
Dems introduce resolution formalizing impeachment inquiry procedures
House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a resolution to formalize their impeachment inquiry and adopt rules to govern the proceedings, following sustained complaints by Republicans in Congress and the White House that the secretive inquiry hasn't followed past precedent and violates the president's due process rights.
House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a resolution to formalize their impeachment inquiry and adopt rules to govern the proceedings, following sustained complaints by Republicans in Congress and the White House that the secretive inquiry hasn't followed past precedent and violates the president's due process rights.
House Democrats plan 1st formal vote on impeachment inquiry
The House will take a vote this week to formalize Democrats' impeachment inquiry amid President Donald Trump's criticism that the probe is "illegitimate." House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the step is being taken "to eliminate any doubt" about the process as the administration tries to block witnesses and withhold documents.
The House will take a vote this week to formalize Democrats' impeachment inquiry amid President Donald Trump's criticism that the probe is "illegitimate." House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the step is being taken "to eliminate any doubt" about the process as the administration tries to block witnesses and withhold documents.
Rep. Katie Hill of California resigns after revelations of an affair with campaign staffer
California Rep. Katie Hill (D-Agua Dulce) has resigned after it was revealed that she had an affair with a young female campaign staffer.
California Rep. Katie Hill (D-Agua Dulce) has resigned after it was revealed that she had an affair with a young female campaign staffer.
Former Congressman John Conyers dies at the age of 90
Former U.S. Rep. John Conyers, one of the longest-serving members of Congress whose resolutely liberal stance on civil rights made him a political institution in Washington and back home in Detroit despite several scandals, has died. He was 90.
Former U.S. Rep. John Conyers, one of the longest-serving members of Congress whose resolutely liberal stance on civil rights made him a political institution in Washington and back home in Detroit despite several scandals, has died. He was 90.
Scandal brings election risk for rising Democratic star Katie Hill
AGUA DULCE, Calif. (AP) — California U.S. Rep. Katie Hill has apologized to friends and supporters for engaging in an affair with a campaign staffer, but Susan Slates still feels let down by the 32-year-old Democrat who arrived in Congress just this year.
AGUA DULCE, Calif. (AP) — California U.S. Rep. Katie Hill has apologized to friends and supporters for engaging in an affair with a campaign staffer, but Susan Slates still feels let down by the 32-year-old Democrat who arrived in Congress just this year.
What's next in Trump impeachment probe: Depositions turn to White House
A quick summary of the latest news regarding the Trump impeachment inquiry.
A quick summary of the latest news regarding the Trump impeachment inquiry.
'A whole new world': Early voting starts in New York
The state's first-ever early balloting period started Saturday, with voters able to cast votes at select polling locations until Nov. 3, instead of waiting until Election Day on Nov. 5.
The state's first-ever early balloting period started Saturday, with voters able to cast votes at select polling locations until Nov. 3, instead of waiting until Election Day on Nov. 5.
Judge hands Democrats a victory in impeachment inquiry
A judge on Friday ordered the Justice Department to give the House secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, handing a victory to Democrats as they gather evidence for the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.
A judge on Friday ordered the Justice Department to give the House secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, handing a victory to Democrats as they gather evidence for the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.
Trump administration banning US flights to all Cuban cities but Havana
The Trump administration is banning U.S. flights to all Cuban cities but Havana in the latest move to roll back the Obama-era easing of relations, two people briefed on the matter said Friday.
The Trump administration is banning U.S. flights to all Cuban cities but Havana in the latest move to roll back the Obama-era easing of relations, two people briefed on the matter said Friday.
Cummings remembered as 'fierce champion' at funeral
Rep. Elijah Cummings was eulogized as a leader with the fiery moral conviction of an Old Testament prophet Friday at a funeral that brought former presidents and ordinary people alike to the Baltimore church where the congressman worshipped for four decades.
Rep. Elijah Cummings was eulogized as a leader with the fiery moral conviction of an Old Testament prophet Friday at a funeral that brought former presidents and ordinary people alike to the Baltimore church where the congressman worshipped for four decades.
NY launches early voting, hopes benefits will outweigh costs
Early voting is set to happen for the first time in New York, and advocates hope the benefits of expanded ballot box access will outweigh the cost and headaches of keeping the polls open for more than a single day.
Early voting is set to happen for the first time in New York, and advocates hope the benefits of expanded ballot box access will outweigh the cost and headaches of keeping the polls open for more than a single day.