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Reporter's Notebook: No proof of citizenship? No vote

Many Congressmen are worried that a growing number of people in the U.S. could illegally vote in upcoming elections, Democrats in Congress are pushing back.

Politics 21 hours ago

Reporter's Notebook: What the end of the year looks like in Congress

Congress must pass a spending package by Oct. 1 to avoid a government shutdown, but the upcoming presidential election could complicate both parties' strategies for doing so.

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Trump-backed Marine veteran wins GOP primary in competitive Minnesota district

Former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab took home the victory in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, which is seen as many observers as one of the few key swing districts in the state in November.

Opinion 21 hours ago

Speaker Mike Johnson: Only Americans should decide our elections. Here’s how Congress can guarantee it

Noncitizen voting is finally getting attention. It's essential that only Americans should decide our elections. Congress has the right plan but Democrats haven't cooperated.

Politics 21 hours ago

Harris was ‘reluctant’ to choose Shapiro because of his ‘Jewish heritage,’ Speaker Johnson says: report

House Speaker Mike Johnson told The Hill he believes Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was "overlooked" as Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' running mate because he's Jewish.

Politics 21 hours ago

Mike Johnson demands Biden 'immediately release' any withheld aid to Israel as Middle East tension grows

Speaker Mike Johnson is demanding that President Biden hasten and expand plans to support Israel as it faces a potentially imminent threat of attack from Iran.

Politics 21 hours ago

Mike Johnson mounts 20-state blitz to keep House red as GOP braces for Harris VP reveal

Speaker Mike Johnson is in for a busy August with 20 state visits planned this month as Republicans position themselves to take on Vice President Kamala Harris.

Politics 21 hours ago

Ex-Marine leads plea for Congress to hear exiled Afghan resistance leader's warnings

A petition calling for Congress to host or visit with exiled Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Massoud will be presented to the legislature in the near term, its signatories said Thursday.

Politics 21 hours ago

House Speaker Johnson slams White House's silence on Olympics opening ceremony controversy: 'An endorsement’

House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed the White House for staying silent on the "shameful mockery of the Last Supper" during the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.

Politics 21 hours ago

Biden calls Speaker Johnson ‘dead on arrival’ in odd response to criticism of proposed radical SCOTUS changes

President Biden called House Speaker Mike Johnson "dead on arrival" during an interaction with a reporter on Monday in Texas. He later clarified his remarks.

Media 21 hours ago

Biden's 'dead on arrival' jab at Speaker Johnson bewilders social media users: 'What does that even mean?'

A video of President Biden on Monday featured him calling out House Speaker Mike Johnson for opposing his call for radical changes to the Supreme Court.

Politics 21 hours ago

Johnson makes surprise border trip hours after Dems join GOP to condemn Harris on immigration

Speaker Mike Johnson made an impromptu border visit hours after the House passed a resolution condemning Vice President Kamala Harris' handling of the migrant crisis.

Politics 21 hours ago

Speaker Johnson says Secret Service Director Cheatle 'did the right thing' resigning

Speaker Mike Johnson shared his live reaction with reporters to Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigning from her role.

Politics 21 hours ago

‘Doesn’t matter’ which Democrat faces Trump in November, Mike Johnson says

House Speaker Mike Johnson is confident that Republicans have enough momentum to win the White House in November regardless of who Democrats run.

Politics 21 hours ago

Speaker Johnson criticizes Secret Service director for RNC appearance: ‘Why would she?’

Speaker Mike Johnson is continuing his push for accountability after the shooting at former President Trump's Pennsylvania rally last week.

Politics 21 hours ago

Special Counsel Robert Hur 'vindicated,' 'deserves an apology' after Biden debate performance: analysts

Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report described Biden as "a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory," mirroring the impression he left on viewers of the debate.

Politics 21 hours ago

Cornell Law professor calls to invoke 25th Amendment after Biden's debate performance

After President Biden's weak debate performance Thursday night, Cornell Law Professor William Jacobson called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked.

Politics 21 hours ago

Jeff Crank wins battle of Trump vs establishment in Colorado

The battle between former President Trump-endorsed Dave Williams and House Speaker Johnson-endorsed Jeff Crank in Colorado's 5th congressional district was won by Crank.

Politics 21 hours ago

‘Life and death’: House GOP faces mounting pressure to target DEI in medical schools

ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ than 50 conservative groups are pushing Speaker Mike Johnson to take up a bill to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at medical schools.

Politics 21 hours ago

Former President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson: Who Needs Who?

While Trump may need help from Capitol Hill if he makes a return to the White House, an edict from the potential President-elect in January could help Johnson with the votes he needs for Speaker.

Politics 21 hours ago

DOJ won't prosecute AG Garland for contempt for refusal to turn over audio from Biden, Hur interview

The Justice Department will not prosecute U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland after House Republicans voted Wednesday to hold him in contempt.

Politics 21 hours ago

Trump travels to DC to meet with congressional Republicans, speak with nation's top business executives

Former President Trump will take part in a series of meetings with Congressional Republicans, as well as attend an event with top business executives in America, during his trip to D.C.

Politics 21 hours ago

'Privacy nightmare': 19 states fight SEC's investor tracker

Twenty-three officials are sending a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, calling for him to send the Protecting Investors' Personally Identifiable Information Act to the floor.

Politics 21 hours ago

Biden's attorney general is fighting back as the GOP-led House contemplates contempt

The House voted in 2012 to hold then-Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress. Could Attorney General Merrick Garland face the same fate in 2024?

Politics 21 hours ago

Johnson lays out strategy to crack down on DOJ 'weaponization' against Trump

House Speaker Mike Johnson is channeling the power of Congress to crack down on the Department of Justice after its alleged weaponization against former President Trump.

Politics 21 hours ago

McCarthy sidesteps question on Speaker Johnson's leadership during Capitol Hill visit

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made a rare Capitol Hill appearance on Tuesday to commemorate the anniversary of Tiananmen Square.

Politics 21 hours ago

Puppies and rainbows: How the bipartisan invitation to the leader of Israel threatens to divide the Democrats

While Congress has agreed to invite Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak, some Democratic members have been in vocal opposition to the visit.

Politics 21 hours ago

Trump-backed election security bill advances through key House committee

A bill to require proof of citizenship to vote advanced through a key procedural hurdle on Thursday, moving it closer to a House-wide vote.

Politics 21 hours ago

Speaker Johnson's office exodus: 4 top aides unveil departure plans

House Speaker Mike Johnson is seeing four senior aides leave his office roughly six months before the November 2024 election.

Politics 21 hours ago

Speaker Johnson pushes 'decorum' after AOC, Marjorie Taylor Greene duel in heated House hearing

House Speaker Mike Johnson called for "decorum" after a tense exchange between Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Marjorie Taylor Greene, saying that it was "not a good look for Congress."

Politics 21 hours ago

Inside Donald Trump and Speaker Johnson's mutually beneficial relationship

Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Trump have built up a close working relationship since the former took the helm of the House of Representatives in October.