Paul Ryan Re-Nominated By Republicans As Speaker
The GOP leadership elections are a show of unity heading into the new year where Republicans will control both the legislative and executive branches.
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6 Things To Watch When It Comes To Control Of The House On Election Night
The GOP is still favored to control the House. Donald Trump hasn't been the boon Democrats need. But some longtime GOP incumbents could go down, as Democrats stand to pick up a dozen or more seats.
This House Race Shows It's Not So Easy For Republicans To Separate From Trump
Democrats need to win districts like this suburban D.C. one in Virginia to cut into House Republicans' margin. And it will show just how much Republicans can separate themselves from Donald Trump.
Women Set To Make Gains In Congress, But Still Have A Long Way To Go
More women are likely to hold seats in Congress than ever before after this election. But despite being a majority of the electorate, they'll still make up only about 20 percent of the next Congress.
When TV Cameras Shut Down, House Democrats Live-Stream Their Sit-In
Despite cameras on the House floor going dark, a band of Democrats staging a sit-in to insist on a vote on gun control streamed the event, and conducted interviews with media, through smartphones.
House Passes Measure To Tighten Controls On Visa-Free Travel to U.S.
Approved 407-19, the bill requires anyone who has traveled to Iraq or Syria in the past five years to obtain a visa before entering the U.S.
Conservatives' Pick For Speaker Might Not Even Be In Congress Much Longer
Florida Rep. Daniel Webster faces a redrawn congressional map that puts his re-election next year in doubt.
Kevin McCarthy Drops Out Of Race To Become Next House Speaker
McCarthy, the current Majority Leader, had been the favorite ahead of Thursday's closed-door vote by House Republicans.
New House Leadership Passes A Tax Cut 'Scoreboard'
"Dynamic scoring" would favor tax cuts as a way to bring in more revenue for the government. But critics of the system are calling it "a gimmick."