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#gulf-of-america
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago
US politics

US House approves dumb' legislation renaming Gulf of Mexico Gulf of America'

House Republicans approved legislation to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, reflecting partisan divisions in Congress.
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
US politics

Bill enshrining 'Gulf of America' name change into law advances to full House vote

The House panel's advance of the Gulf of America Act emphasizes the GOP's commitment to codifying Trump's renaming decision.
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago
US politics

US House approves dumb' legislation renaming Gulf of Mexico Gulf of America'

House Republicans approved legislation to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, reflecting partisan divisions in Congress.
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
US politics

Bill enshrining 'Gulf of America' name change into law advances to full House vote

The House panel's advance of the Gulf of America Act emphasizes the GOP's commitment to codifying Trump's renaming decision.
more#gulf-of-america
#democrats
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US politics

Will Republicans Gain Control of the House? Key Races Remain Undecided.

Republicans have retaken the White House and Senate; control of the House remains uncertain due to close races.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
SF politics

Former bassist for pop rockers OneRepublic to take on veteran California GOP House member

Democrats are leveraging celebrity endorsements, like Tim Myers, to challenge long-serving Republicans in key battlegrounds for the upcoming elections.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
US politics

3 House Democrats withdraw their names from cosponsorship of new Trump articles of impeachment

Three Democratic Representatives withdrew their support for impeachment articles against Trump, citing lack of approval from party leadership.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US politics

Will Republicans Gain Control of the House? Key Races Remain Undecided.

Republicans have retaken the White House and Senate; control of the House remains uncertain due to close races.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
SF politics

Former bassist for pop rockers OneRepublic to take on veteran California GOP House member

Democrats are leveraging celebrity endorsements, like Tim Myers, to challenge long-serving Republicans in key battlegrounds for the upcoming elections.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
US politics

3 House Democrats withdraw their names from cosponsorship of new Trump articles of impeachment

Three Democratic Representatives withdrew their support for impeachment articles against Trump, citing lack of approval from party leadership.
more#democrats
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
San Francisco Giants

House Republicans vote to remove California fish from endangered species list

The House passed a measure to remove longfin smelt from the endangered species list, emphasizing agricultural water delivery over environmental protections.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

GOP blocked Hegseth Signal probe because he is 'indefensible,' says Rep. Adam Smith

House Republicans blocked an inquiry into Secretary Hegseth's use of Signal for discussing sensitive military operations.
#republican-party
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

As a G.O.P. Congressman Takes Aim at Hochul, a Democrat Eyes His Seat

The race for New York's 17th District is heating up, with significant implications for control of the House in the 2026 midterms.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Randy Fine, a State Senator, Wins a House Seat in Florida, Adding to the G.O.P. Majority.

Randy Fine won Florida's Sixth Congressional District special election, crucial for Republican majority retention in the House.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Florida special election: Republican Randy Fine wins Waltz's former House seat

Republican Randy Fine's victory in a special election indicates continued Republican support despite strong Democratic challenges.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Mike Johnson Fails in First Round of Balloting to Retain Speakership Role

Mike Johnson lost the speakership vote by 2 votes, raising uncertainty about House leadership for 2025.
fromAxios
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Scoop: GOP moderates warn Johnson not to repeat McCarthy's 2023 speaker deal

House Republicans caution Speaker Johnson against making concessions to right-wing members to avoid repeating past mistakes that jeopardized the party's unity.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former GOP Rep Warns Speaker Johnson To Have Hakeem Jeffries On Speed Dial' Because They'll Need' Dems: Accept It

House Republicans will face increasing chaos in 2025, necessitating cooperation with Democrats for any legislative progress.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

As a G.O.P. Congressman Takes Aim at Hochul, a Democrat Eyes His Seat

The race for New York's 17th District is heating up, with significant implications for control of the House in the 2026 midterms.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Randy Fine, a State Senator, Wins a House Seat in Florida, Adding to the G.O.P. Majority.

Randy Fine won Florida's Sixth Congressional District special election, crucial for Republican majority retention in the House.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Florida special election: Republican Randy Fine wins Waltz's former House seat

Republican Randy Fine's victory in a special election indicates continued Republican support despite strong Democratic challenges.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Mike Johnson Fails in First Round of Balloting to Retain Speakership Role

Mike Johnson lost the speakership vote by 2 votes, raising uncertainty about House leadership for 2025.
fromAxios
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Scoop: GOP moderates warn Johnson not to repeat McCarthy's 2023 speaker deal

House Republicans caution Speaker Johnson against making concessions to right-wing members to avoid repeating past mistakes that jeopardized the party's unity.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former GOP Rep Warns Speaker Johnson To Have Hakeem Jeffries On Speed Dial' Because They'll Need' Dems: Accept It

House Republicans will face increasing chaos in 2025, necessitating cooperation with Democrats for any legislative progress.
more#republican-party
#trump-agenda
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Democrats Can't Count on Republicans Sabotaging Themselves

Mike Johnson achieved significant legislative success in passing controversial measures with minimal opposition despite being a relatively modest Speaker.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Speaker Johnson Revives Vote on Budget Bill After Pulling It from the Floor

House Speaker Mike Johnson encountered voting challenges regarding a major Republican budget plan but revived it for a second attempt shortly afterward.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US politics

Rep. Elise Stefanik set to rejoin House leadership days after Trump pulled her as UN ambassador pick

Elise Stefanik is under consideration for multiple Republican leadership roles after her UN ambassador nomination was withdrawn.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Democrats Can't Count on Republicans Sabotaging Themselves

Mike Johnson achieved significant legislative success in passing controversial measures with minimal opposition despite being a relatively modest Speaker.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Speaker Johnson Revives Vote on Budget Bill After Pulling It from the Floor

House Speaker Mike Johnson encountered voting challenges regarding a major Republican budget plan but revived it for a second attempt shortly afterward.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US politics

Rep. Elise Stefanik set to rejoin House leadership days after Trump pulled her as UN ambassador pick

Elise Stefanik is under consideration for multiple Republican leadership roles after her UN ambassador nomination was withdrawn.
more#trump-agenda
#proxy-voting
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

House Republican Factions Fight Over Proxy-Voting Proposal

Moses Johnson struggles to unite his majority amidst a proxy-voting dispute, impeding GOP legislative progress.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF politics

Do better than the petty proxy-vote infighting drama, House Republicans

Proxy voting for new parents threatens GOP unity and legislative productivity, risking the House majority.
Internal conflict within the Freedom Caucus may challenge its future effectiveness.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

House Republican Factions Fight Over Proxy-Voting Proposal

Moses Johnson struggles to unite his majority amidst a proxy-voting dispute, impeding GOP legislative progress.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF politics

Do better than the petty proxy-vote infighting drama, House Republicans

Proxy voting for new parents threatens GOP unity and legislative productivity, risking the House majority.
Internal conflict within the Freedom Caucus may challenge its future effectiveness.
more#proxy-voting
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

2 mothers bring the House to a halt over push to allow proxy voting for new parents

Two moms halted legislative proceedings to advocate for remote voting for new parents, emphasizing the need for parental representation.
#transgender-rights
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'Have you no decency?': Republican calls Sarah McBride 'mister,' but Democrats wouldn't have it

Misgendering during official proceedings can escalate tensions and provoke significant backlash.
Accountability and decency are crucial in political discourse, especially concerning gender identity issues.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
LGBT

Transgender Bathroom Ban Takes Effect in House-Controlled Capitol Spaces

The House's new anti-trans bathroom policy prohibits transgender individuals from using restrooms that correspond with their gender, sparking significant backlash.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago
LGBT

Nancy Mace's anti-trans Capitol bathroom rules didn't make the House rules package

Nancy Mace's bathroom resolution barring transgender individuals from using gender-aligned restrooms was excluded from the 119th Congress rules package, marking a setback for anti-trans efforts.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US news

Moulton, who supports 'reasonable restrictions' on transgender athletes, says this House bill is 'too extreme'

The House passed a bill banning transgender athletes from girls' sports, framing it as a priority despite significant opposition from Democrats.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'Have you no decency?': Republican calls Sarah McBride 'mister,' but Democrats wouldn't have it

Misgendering during official proceedings can escalate tensions and provoke significant backlash.
Accountability and decency are crucial in political discourse, especially concerning gender identity issues.
LGBT
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Transgender Bathroom Ban Takes Effect in House-Controlled Capitol Spaces

The House's new anti-trans bathroom policy prohibits transgender individuals from using restrooms that correspond with their gender, sparking significant backlash.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago
LGBT

Nancy Mace's anti-trans Capitol bathroom rules didn't make the House rules package

Nancy Mace's bathroom resolution barring transgender individuals from using gender-aligned restrooms was excluded from the 119th Congress rules package, marking a setback for anti-trans efforts.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US news

Moulton, who supports 'reasonable restrictions' on transgender athletes, says this House bill is 'too extreme'

The House passed a bill banning transgender athletes from girls' sports, framing it as a priority despite significant opposition from Democrats.
more#transgender-rights
#democratic-party
US Elections
fromBrownstoner
6 months ago

Election Results: Harris Wins New York

New Yorkers overwhelmingly supported Kamala Harris, awarding her electoral votes despite Trump's overall election win.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Democratic Leadership Is Reportedly Confronting Members' Who Disrupted Trump's Speech: Their Strategy Is a Bad Idea'

Democratic leaders are addressing the heckling incident during Trump's speech to emphasize strategy and the importance of maintaining decorum.
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party's losses

Hakeem Jeffries was reelected as Democratic leader, despite the party's ongoing minority status in the House.
US Elections
fromBrownstoner
6 months ago

Election Results: Harris Wins New York

New Yorkers overwhelmingly supported Kamala Harris, awarding her electoral votes despite Trump's overall election win.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Democratic Leadership Is Reportedly Confronting Members' Who Disrupted Trump's Speech: Their Strategy Is a Bad Idea'

Democratic leaders are addressing the heckling incident during Trump's speech to emphasize strategy and the importance of maintaining decorum.
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party's losses

Hakeem Jeffries was reelected as Democratic leader, despite the party's ongoing minority status in the House.
more#democratic-party
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

What Can House Republicans Cut Instead of Medicaid? Not Much.

House passes budget resolution aimed at tax cuts and spending cuts, but cuts to Medicaid could be complex and challenging.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ceann Comhairle asks Taoiseach to review 'lies' remark to Mary Lou McDonald

Taoiseach Micheál Martin faced scrutiny for allegedly accusing Mary Lou McDonald of lying during a parliamentary debate.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Mace Takes to House Floor With Charges of Rape and Sexual Predation

Rep. Nancy Mace accused her former fiancé and others of drugging and raping women during an emotional speech in Congress.
#mike-johnson
Miscellaneous
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

White House Aide Advised Against Subpoena of Cassidy Hutchinson Fearing Disclosure of Sexual Texts

House Speaker Mike Johnson's aides sought to prevent subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson to avoid embarrassing revelations related to sexually explicit texts from Republican lawmakers.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

White House Aide Advised Against Subpoena of Cassidy Hutchinson Fearing Disclosure of Sexual Texts

House Speaker Mike Johnson's aides sought to prevent subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson to avoid embarrassing revelations related to sexually explicit texts from Republican lawmakers.
more#mike-johnson
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Congress Averts Government Shutdown After Trump and Musk's Effort to Sink Deal

The U.S. House passed a bill to continue government funding, averting a shutdown after a failed bipartisan agreement.
#government-shutdown
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

BREAKING: House Passes Spending Bill Ahead of Potential Government Shutdown

The House passed a three-month funding bill just before a potential government shutdown, now needing Senate approval.
US Elections
fromtime.com
4 months ago

House Democrats and Dozens of Republicans Reject Trump's Government Funding Plan

The House rejected Trump's funding plan, indicating political divisions and challenges in achieving bipartisan support for government operations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
US Elections

House rejects Trump-backed plan to avoid government shutdown

House rejects Trump's funding plan, signaling turbulent political landscape ahead with Democrats resisting Republican initiatives.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

BREAKING: House Passes Spending Bill Ahead of Potential Government Shutdown

The House passed a three-month funding bill just before a potential government shutdown, now needing Senate approval.
US Elections
fromtime.com
4 months ago

House Democrats and Dozens of Republicans Reject Trump's Government Funding Plan

The House rejected Trump's funding plan, indicating political divisions and challenges in achieving bipartisan support for government operations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
US Elections

House rejects Trump-backed plan to avoid government shutdown

House rejects Trump's funding plan, signaling turbulent political landscape ahead with Democrats resisting Republican initiatives.
more#government-shutdown
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

'Enjoy the basement!' New California members of Congress move in to Capitol - as the old move out

The transition for departing House members is marked by a sense of loss and neglect, contrasting sharply with the excitement for incoming members.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
6 months ago

Some California congressional races are too close to call. Who won Sacramento, San Luis Obispo?

California's congressional races could influence control of the House in 2025, with key results still pending.
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