House Republicans

Netanyahu Speech To Congress Is High-Risk, High-Reward, Analysts Say

7:50pm January 26, 2015

by Emily Harris

Israelis are watching the latest spat between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the White House — which could worsen his country's global standing, but win him votes in Israel's March elections.

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House Speaker John Boehner answers questions during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday. The House is debating changes to the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate.

Congressional Republicans Take Another Swing At Obamacare

5:08pm January 08, 2015

by John Ydstie

The House passed a bill Thursday that would make a change in the Affordable Care Act. It would raise the law's definition of full-time work from 30 hours to 40 hours a week.

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6 Reasons Steve Scalise Will Survive His Speech Scandal

5:26pm December 31, 2014

by Ron Elving

The House majority whip's protestations of innocence about EURO and its views have strained credulity, both in Washington and in Louisiana. But it's not nearly enough to bring him down.

Republicans File Suit Against Obama Administration Over Health Law

12:49pm November 21, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

House Republicans have been threatening to sue President Obama over executive actions he's taken on the Affordable Care Act. Today, they pulled the trigger.

In a news conference Thursday on Capitol Hill, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio warned President Obama not to go it alone on immigration reform.

Boehner Says Rolling Back Obamacare Is GOP Priority

3:54pm November 06, 2014

by Scott Neuman

In his first news conference since an overwhelming victory for Republicans on Tuesday, the House speaker also said approval of the Keystone XL pipeline is a key item on the GOP agenda.

In this ad from Republican Stewart Mills, his wife Heather says he dons pink heels each year to raise money for victims of domestic violence.

Anticipating Attacks, GOP Campaigns Focus On Courting Women Voters

10:57pm September 19, 2014

by Tamara Keith

National Republican Party officials encouraged 2014 candidates to launch positive ads targeting women. One for a House candidate from Minnesota touts an annual charity walk he does in pink heels.

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House Speaker John Boehner has expressed cautious support for the White House plan. He and other House GOP leaders are backing a measure to authorize the arming and training of moderate Syrian rebels.

House Poised To Vote On Arming, Training Syrian Rebels

12:28pm September 17, 2014

by Scott Neuman

The expected vote on whether to authorize the Obama administration's plan to arm and train moderate fighters comes as the president meets with military officials at U.S. Central Command.