House passes budget resolution for $1.9T coronavirus relief after Senate's marathon session
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Civil war brewing in Michigan Republican Party over potential misconduct
Laura Cox, the current Chair of the GOP in Michigan had planned to step down from her role but now wants to stay a little longer after accusing a possible successor of improper payments years ago.
Laura Cox, the current Chair of the GOP in Michigan had planned to step down from her role but now wants to stay a little longer after accusing a possible successor of improper payments years ago.
House votes to strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments
A fiercely divided House tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees Thursday, an unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she’d earned by spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories.
A fiercely divided House tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees Thursday, an unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she’d earned by spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories.
Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Biden calls out 'political extremism' at National Prayer Breakfast
President Joe Biden called for a confrontation of the “political extremism” that inspired the U.S. Capitol riot in remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast.
President Joe Biden called for a confrontation of the “political extremism” that inspired the U.S. Capitol riot in remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast.
Democrats seek to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from panels as Republicans push same removal for Ilhan Omar
A top Democrat says the House will vote Thursday on removing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committees.
A top Democrat says the House will vote Thursday on removing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committees.
Michigan Secretary of State proposes election day holiday, required absentee ballots applications
Michigan's Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, is proposing a number of changes to the state's election process including ways she says will make it more equitable for everyone to vote.
Michigan's Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, is proposing a number of changes to the state's election process including ways she says will make it more equitable for everyone to vote.
Whitmer has $3.5M in bank for reelection, shattering record for Michigan governors
Michigan's governor has raised more money for her reelection effort than any other former governor at the halfway mark through their term.
Michigan's governor has raised more money for her reelection effort than any other former governor at the halfway mark through their term.
McConnell says Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's 'loony lies' a 'cancer for the Republican Party'
Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell is blasting newly elected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling the far-right Georgia Republican’s embrace of conspiracy theories and “loony lies” a “cancer for the Republican Party.”
Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell is blasting newly elected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling the far-right Georgia Republican’s embrace of conspiracy theories and “loony lies” a “cancer for the Republican Party.”
Trump announces new lawyers for his impeachment trial
Donald Trump on Sunday named two lawyers to his impeachment defense team, one day after it was revealed that the former president had parted ways with an earlier set of attorneys.
Donald Trump on Sunday named two lawyers to his impeachment defense team, one day after it was revealed that the former president had parted ways with an earlier set of attorneys.
‘Predator, liar and abuser’: The Lincoln Project responds to allegations against co-founder John Weaver
The Lincoln Project, a group of anti-Trump Republicans, responded Sunday to sexual harassment allegations reportedly from 21 young men against one of its co-founders, John Weaver.
The Lincoln Project, a group of anti-Trump Republicans, responded Sunday to sexual harassment allegations reportedly from 21 young men against one of its co-founders, John Weaver.
New MAGA Patriot Party picks San Antonio as headquarters
Supporting former President Trump is listed as a reason for the MAGA Patriot Party, but a “disavowal” notice states it is not authorized by Trump.
Supporting former President Trump is listed as a reason for the MAGA Patriot Party, but a “disavowal” notice states it is not authorized by Trump.
Republicans press constitutional amendment term-limiting members of Congress
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joined five other Republicans on Monday in moving to restrict the number of times members of Congress can be reelected.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joined five other Republicans on Monday in moving to restrict the number of times members of Congress can be reelected.
Biden says Democrats don't have votes to convict Trump as impeachment trial goes to Senate
President Joe Biden said Trump's impeachment trial "has to happen," but acknowledged that Democrats likely won't get enough Republicans to vote to convict Trump.
President Joe Biden said Trump's impeachment trial "has to happen," but acknowledged that Democrats likely won't get enough Republicans to vote to convict Trump.
Freshman Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer draws GOP opponent following impeachment vote
The west Michigan representative who was elected during the 2020 election and voted to impeach Donald Trump has already drawn an opponent for the 2022 House race.
The west Michigan representative who was elected during the 2020 election and voted to impeach Donald Trump has already drawn an opponent for the 2022 House race.
Sarah Sanders, former White House spokeswoman, running for Arkansas governor
Campaign official: Former White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders is running for governor of Arkansas.
Campaign official: Former White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders is running for governor of Arkansas.
Arizona GOP censures Cindy McCain, Republican governor
Arizona Republicans voted Saturday to censure Cindy McCain and two prominent GOP officials who have found themselves crosswise with former President Donald Trump.
Arizona Republicans voted Saturday to censure Cindy McCain and two prominent GOP officials who have found themselves crosswise with former President Donald Trump.
2nd impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump to begin week of Feb. 8, Schumer says
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) expects to receive an article of impeachment from the House of Representatives on Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) expects to receive an article of impeachment from the House of Representatives on Monday.
Biden signs executive orders on $15 minimum wage for federal workers, food aid increases
President Joe Biden plans to take executive action to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans.
President Joe Biden plans to take executive action to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans.
Senate confirms Austin as US’ first Black secretary of defense
With minimal objection, the Senate voted 93-2 in favor of confirming retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense.
With minimal objection, the Senate voted 93-2 in favor of confirming retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense.