House GOP's 2010 'Tea Party' Class Heads For The Exits
At the end of this Congress, more than one-third of the historic 2010 "tea party" freshman class will be gone from the U.S. House.
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Biden Concedes Obama Nominated More Moderate Judge To Win Over Republicans
The vice president said Obama's pick of Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court was a deliberate effort. "We've reached out," Biden said. "Who do you want?"
GOP Congressmen Question The Need For $2 Billion To Fight Zika Virus
Republicans say the NIH should switch funds from Ebola research to fighting Zika virusi, instead, but NIH officials balk. And a company prepares to test genetically engineered mosquitoes in Florida.
In Apple-FBI Fight, Congress Considers Aggressive And Measured Approaches
National security hawks want a bill that would order tech companies to open phones for law enforcement; other legislators think a panel should dig into the subject and make recommendations first.
McCrory Asks Legislature To Hold Extra Session Addressing New Congressional Districts
Lawmakers have unveiled proposed changes to North Carolina's congressional maps.
7 Things To Know About Presidential Appointments To The Supreme Court
Republicans are adamant they will stop anyone President Obama names to replace for Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. It's possible Obama's nominee would face the longest wait in history for a vote.
As Debt Talks Hit An Impasse, What's Next For Puerto Rico?
Negotiations to restructure the U.S. territory's significant debt hit a speed bump Friday. As Congress considers its next step, economist Rosario Rivera explains the origins of the financial crisis.
In Iranian Funds Case, Justices Ponder Extent Of Congressional Influence
The Supreme Court is considering whether legislators can give away Iranian government funds the U.S. controls, providing legal compensation to victims of specific terrorist attacks sponsored by Iran.
Capitol Hill Political Staffers Find Their Zen
Most weeks, a group of congressional staffers meet to practice meditation on high-stress Capitol Hill. Some keep their regular moments of mindfulness a secret from their coworkers.
Meet The Lawmakers Who Sleep, Shower, Work — All On Capitol Hill
Call it the "couch caucus." At least 40 members of Congress sleep in their offices — from freshman Kristi Noem to Speaker Paul Ryan. It's one way to save a buck, until you see a mouse.