House Democrats Should Stop Bailing Out Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson faced leadership challenge from GOP extremists but survived with broad support, signaling a bipartisan effort to maintain House functioning amid chaos. [ more ]
Democrats vow to block Marjorie Taylor Greene effort to remove House speaker
Democratic leaders in the US House of Representatives are determined to thwart Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to remove Republican speaker Mike Johnson from his role. [ more ]
Infuriated House Democrats grapple with vote to blast Biden on Israel-Hamas war
Political dynamics surrounding Israel-related resolutions within the U.S. House of Representatives showcase bipartisan support for certain measures. [ more ]
Ukraine war briefing: Thank you America' says Zelenskiy as aid passes House at last
The US House approved $61bn military aid for Ukraine, with Senate set to consider; bipartisan support highlighted. Pentagon poised to swiftly deliver weapons to Ukraine to prevent the war's expansion. [ more ]
Republicans in US House pass bill pushing Biden to send weapons to Israel
The Republican-led US House of Representatives passed a bill to force President Biden to send weapons to Israel, emphasizing the election-year divide over Israel policy. [ more ]
US House passes bill that could ban TikTok DW 04/21/2024
The US House of Representatives passed a bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the US if it doesn't divest from its Chinese parent company ByteDance. [ more ]
California's Orange county was once a conservative bastion. Can it swing the balance of the US House in 2024?
Orange County, California's political landscape has shifted dramatically from a conservative Republican stronghold to a diverse purple county with competitive congressional races.
Asian Americans and Latino voters are significant factors in the competitive races in Orange County, potentially serving as swing voters. [ more ]
What's an impeachment inquiry and what's next for President Joe Biden?
The US House of Representatives has voted to formally authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Impeachment is a formal investigation into possible wrongdoing by a federal official and is the first step towards potential removal from office. [ more ]
Proposed NY House maps revealed, as scales could be tipped in close elections
Proposed changes to New York's congressional maps could impact close elections and potentially tip the balance of power in the US House of Representatives.
The changes include redrawing districts to be more favorable for Democrats in some areas, while giving Republicans more conservative-leaning ground in others. [ more ]