Mike Johnson and the troubled history of recent Republican speakers
Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, expected to resume duties without facing immediate ousting motion despite previous threats by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. [ more ]
How Public School Leaders Upstaged Republicans and the Ivy League
Public school leaders' experiences in steering school districts can be excellent preparation for testifying before the House of Representatives. [ more ]
Dems Pick Up House Seat - Suozzi Wins New York Special Election to Replace George Santos
Democrats win a highly sought-after House seat in a special election in New York, tightening the Republicans' slim majority in the House of Representatives.
The outcome of the special election could indicate how the two major parties will perform in the suburbs in the upcoming congressional elections this November. [ more ]
Dozens of members of Congress are planning to leave their seats in the House of Representatives, potentially leading to a significant shake-up in the 2024 election.
While most announced departures are not expected to alter the balance of power, Republicans and Democrats have opportunities to pick up seats. [ more ]
Competing Section 702 surveillance bills on collision path
Two competing bills to reauthorize America's FISA Section 702 spying powers advanced in House committees, setting up a battle over warrantless surveillance.
The House Judiciary Committee approved a bipartisan bill that reauthorizes Section 702 with reforms requiring a warrant for conducting queries on US persons. [ more ]
Here's what to know about the California special election to succeed Kevin McCarthy
Candidates have filed their paperwork for the special election in California's 20th Congressional District to serve the remainder of retired Rep. Kevin McCarthy's term.
The special election will fill the seat left vacant by McCarthy's retirement and the winner will be sworn into the House of Representatives almost immediately. [ more ]
Biden impeachment inquiry explained: what is happening and could the president be convicted?
The US House of Representatives has voted to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Republicans have accused Biden and his family of personally profiting from his position while vice-president but no evidence has been produced. [ more ]
New York court tosses congressional maps in potential blow to GOP control of House
New York's highest court has thrown out the state's congressional maps, giving a redistricting panel another chance to redraw districts that could determine control of the House of Representatives in 2024.
The court ruled that the Democratic-controlled legislature unconstitutionally approved gerrymandered districts in their favor and appointed a special master to redraw them for the 2022 midterms. [ more ]