Capitol agenda: Nervous GOP waits for Trump’s Texas pick
“I hope it’s going to be soon,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters hours after making his latest plea to the president to endorse Sen. John Cornyn.
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Allam concedes to Foushee in tight North Carolina primary
Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.) is expected to defend her seat in North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District after progressive challenger Nida Allam conceded on Wednesday. Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) has yet to call the narrow Democratic primary for the Durham-based seat. “Though these were not the results we hoped for, I am proud of the movement we…
Group of House Democrats introduce new stock trading bill
A group of House Democrats introduced a new bill on Thursday that would ban the president, vice president, members of Congress, candidates for federal office, and their spouses and dependents from buying and selling individual stocks. The bill, dubbed the No Getting Rich in Congress Act, is spearheaded by Reps. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), Derek Tran…
House reels over how to handle sexual misconduct allegations
The House is grappling with how to handle sexual misconduct allegations against members of Congress in light of Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) facing increasing scrutiny over allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire. The House Ethics Committee officially opened an investigation into Gonzales on Wednesday
Democrats race to shore up support for war powers resolution as lines of opposition shift
Democratic leaders are racing to rally their troops behind legislation limiting President Trump’s war powers in Iran, hoping to minimize the defections ahead of Thursday’s vote. The war powers resolution seems likely to fail, given the opposition from virtually all of the Republicans who control the House, combined with a handful of Democrats who are…
Tony Gonzales admits sexual relationship with former staff member who killed herself
The Texas lawmaker, who faces a primary runoff in May to hold his seat, said in a radio interview that he’s not to blame for her death.
Utah Republican announces he won’t seek reelection
Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) said Wednesday that he will not run for reelection, joining a notable mass of House Republicans not running for Congress again this year. “After prayer, reflection, and many long conversations, I have decided that I will not seek reelection in 2026. I will complete this term fully committed to my work…