House Republicans

House Speaker Paul Ryan and the House GOP backed away from a proposal to weaken the Office of Congressional Ethics after a backlash, including from President-elect Trump.

After Backlash, Including From Trump, House GOP Drops Weakening Of Ethics Office

1:46pm January 03, 2017

by Brian Naylor

After a late-night vote and an ensuing public relations debacle, House Republicans reversed themselves on a decision that would have taken the teeth out of the Office of Congressional Ethics.

With Anti-Poverty Plan, Ryan And House GOP Launch 2016 Campaign Agenda

5:44am June 07, 2016

by Susan Davis

Speaker Ryan is leading the effort to outline the GOP's goals after this election. The series of proposals will leave room for presumptive nominee Donald Trump to put his stamp on the party platform.

Politics & Government

Paul Ryan 'Laughed Out Loud' At Donald Trump's 'Pay A Big Price' Threat

2:10pm March 03, 2016

by Susan Davis

On Super Tuesday, Trump's had said the House speaker would "pay a big price" if he couldn't work well with Trump.

LISTEN: House Speaker On 'Decentralizing' Power And The Zen Of Sausage-Making

11:17am December 23, 2015

by Susan Davis

Paul Ryan became the reluctant speaker of the House after John Boehner resigned. Ryan has the unenviable task of trying to unify a fractious party. He sat down with reporters, including NPR.

In 2013, then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on Capitol Hill about the attacks on the U.S. diplomatic outpost in Benghazi, Libya. Today she'll testify again.

Why The Stakes Are So High For Hillary Clinton — And The Benghazi Committee

1:15pm October 22, 2015

by Tamara Keith

The Democratic presidential candidate testifies Thursday in what could be one of the most closely watched congressional hearings ever. It's a pivotal moment in the 2016 campaign — and for the GOP.

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McCarthy Poised To Clinch GOP's Nomination For Speaker, But It's Just Step 1

9:43am October 08, 2015

by Susan Davis

House Republicans will cast secret ballots Thursday to nominate the next speaker. Kevin McCarthy is favored, but he will face a bigger hurdle when the entire House votes later this month.

Politics & Government

Obama Approves Law To Fund Government Through Mid-December

8:34pm September 30, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

President Obama signed the bill into law before the midnight deadline to keep the government running. The measure does not defund Planned Parenthood as House Republicans had threatened.

Republicans Likely Will Oppose Iran Deal, But Find It Hard To Derail

11:25am July 14, 2015

If Congress passes a measure of disapproval regarding the lifting of Iran sanctions, President Obama likely would veto it — meaning a two-thirds majority would have to opposed Tuesday's agreement.

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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-Mich., left, clasps hands with Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., sponsor of the Senate's Keystone XL pipeline bill version, on Wednesday as lawmakers gather to urge President Obama to sign the legislation

House Sends Keystone XL Pipeline Measure To Obama Despite Veto Threat

7:55pm February 11, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Republicans do not appear to have enough votes to override a presidential veto. It's unlikely to be the last standoff between the GOP and the president on energy issues.

House Votes To Repeal Affordable Care Act

5:51pm February 03, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The vote was 239-186. The bill would repeal the health care law and direct panels to come up with a replacement. The measure, which is unlikely to pass the Senate, faces a presidential veto threat.