House Follows Senate In Passing Extension Of COVID-19 Business Loans
The Paycheck Protection Program, part of the $3 trillion pandemic response package passed by Congress in March, has been extended to Aug. 8.
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More Republican Women Than Ever Are Running For Congress: Here's Why
A record-setting number of women are running for the House this year, fueled by a surge in Republican candidates.
Representative Debra Conrad Won’t Seek NC House Seat
State Representative Debra Conrad of Forsyth County has decided not to run for re-election next year.
Judge Pushes Back On Trump Lawyers Trying to Block Possible Impeachment Witnesses
A federal judge in Washington was skeptical in the face of arguments that current and former Oval Office aides have "absolute immunity" from ever sitting for questions about interactions with Trump.
House Passes $19.1 Billion Disaster Bill Despite Earlier GOP Efforts To Stall It
For months the Senate negotiated the bipartisan legislation, which provides money for states dealing with natural disasters. The bill now goes to President Trump, who had said he would sign it.
House Votes Almost Unanimously For Public Release Of Mueller Report
While it was a largely symbolic vote, it represents growing bipartisan pressure on the Justice Department to disclose as much as possible about the Mueller investigation.
House Democrats' Focus On Abortion Could Stymie Work With Senate
Members of the new Democratic majority in the House vow to reverse restrictions that Republicans have imposed on abortions. But the efforts could lead to titanic fights that imperil other legislation.
Republicans Keep Senate Majority As Democrats Make Gains In The House
With solid wins by GOP candidates in states President Trump won handily in 2016, Senate Republicans maintain their majority in the Senate. Democrats are steadily picking up House seats.
'Miserable And Emboldened': If Republicans Lose The House, They'll Be On Defense
Keeping control of the House would validate President Trump's governing style and mean full speed ahead for his agenda. But if the GOP loses its majority it will need to protect Trump.
How Does A Red Seat Turn Blue? Utah Race Tests Democrats' Strategy To Take The House
As the national Democratic Party shifts to the left, control of the House in November very likely rests on moderate Democrats beating Republicans in red districts Donald Trump carried handily in 2016.