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Senate Dem snaps at CNN reporter over lawmaker pay raise question
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) scoffed at a question from CNN reporter Manu Raju, who asked him on Wednesday why lawmakers should get a pay raise as part of a new plan to fund the government. "Do you ...The Hill - 42m -
Senate passes $895B Defense bill; some Dems defect over transgender fight
The Senate on Wednesday voted to pass the $895 billion Defense authorization bill, despite a provision on transgender care that turned off some Democrats, moving it along to President Biden’s desk ...The Hill - 1h -
Can Democrats recapture the House in 2026?
Democrats fell short in their quest to win back the House majority in 2024, but party members are asking Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington to try again. She'll once again run the campaign arm for ...CBS News - 18h -
House GOP fumes at Johnson
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Johnson faces backlash over shutdown negotiations House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ...The Hill - 19h -
Craig wins seat to lead Dems on House Agriculture Committee
House Democrats voted Tuesday to make Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) their top member on the House Agriculture Committee, choosing a junior member of the powerful panel over a more veteran lawmaker who ...The Hill - 1d -
Emanuel lays into Dems for 'missing the moment' with voters
Rahm Emanuel, who serves as the U.S. ambassador to Japan, took aim at the Democratic Party in the wake of its election losses, suggesting that its messaging didn't focus enough on voters' ...The Hill - 1d -
Watch live: House Dems hold press conference as potential shutdown inches closer
House Democratic leaders will hold a news conference Tuesday morning as lawmakers continue to negotiate government funding ahead of Friday's deadline to avert a shutdown. Republicans, who are ...The Hill - 1d -
The House of Hermès | Sunday on 60 Minutes
This Sunday, Sharyn Alfonsi takes you inside the House of Hermès for an intimate look at its artisans and culture.CBS News - 4d -
Marriage, Baby and House, Though Not in That Order
Jocelyn Weigel and Zac Troughton matched on a dating app at the height of the pandemic, when both were lonely and looking for love.The New York Times - 5d -
These House Democrats bucked the White House on judges bill
More than two dozen Democrats approved a House bill that would create new judicial seats on Thursday despite President Biden's threat to veto the bill. California’s delegation had the most House ...The Hill - 5d -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - 6d -
Jeffries: No Dems will support Johnson for Speaker on House floor
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is expected to keep his gavel in the next Congress after receiving glowing reviews from President-elect Trump. But if there is any kind of revolt from Johnson’s ...The Hill - 6d -
Watch live: Jeffries holds presser as Dems prepare for GOP-controlled government
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will hold a press conference Wednesday morning as Democrats in both chambers of Congress prepare for Republicans to take full control of government following ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
House Dems call for action on law enforcement selling restricted weapons
Three congressmen wrote in a letter to the ATF that they have "grave concerns" that some law enforcement officers are "exploiting their positions to acquire and illegally distribute firearms."CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Explosion at house leaves two in hospital
Two people are in hospital after an explosion at a terraced house in Ilford.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
North Carolina Dem chair 'absolutely' worried state court could overturn election results
North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton said she's "absolutely" concerned that the state Supreme Court could overturn the results of a race for a seat on the court that has now gone ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Head of Dem Caucus wants Pence's Jan. 6 testimony made public
The head of the House Democratic Caucus wants to make public the testimony former Vice President Mike Pence gave to a grand jury surrounding the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Rep. ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Johnson needs Dems to pass a stopgap spending bill. Here's what they want.
Given his thin margins in the House and conservatives who tend to always oppose short-term funding fixes, he will almost certainly need to get House Democrats on board.Politico - Dec. 9 -
Dems, GOP come together to honor vets on Pearl Harbor attack anniversary
Democrats and Republicans came together on Saturday to honor surviving veterans and those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor more than 80 years ago. "Today, we honor the brave ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display
A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Evening Report — Dems' youth surge
Presented by Southern Company — Plus: Johnson woos adversaries. {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Alex Brandon Younger Democrats vie for influence in House A YOUTH MOVEMENT is underway among ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
A House Where Every Republican Will Be in Charge
And you thought this congressional term was a little nuts?The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Evening Report — Some Dems warm to DOGE
Presented by Southern Company — Plus: A manhunt underway in NYC. {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash Musk, Ramaswamy take DOGE to Capitol Hill TWO DISRUPTERS tapped by President-elect Trump to ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
House Democrat: DOGE concept 'unconstitutional and illegal'
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) scoffed at the proposed "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) co-led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, labeling the agency “unconstitutional and illegal” during a ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Nevada Dems: Party officials, DNC chair hopefuls must emphasize 'diverse, working-class states'
The Nevada Democratic Party called on the candidates for Democratic National Committee chair and other party officials to elevate diverse and working-class battleground states ahead of the ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Man charged over house explosion deaths
A man appears in court over the deaths of two people in a blast in Newcastle.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
The House GOP's math problem: From the Politics Desk
The final race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will control 220 House seats to Democrats’ 215 next year, a slim majority.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
House GOP releases 2025 legislative calendar
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the schedule for the 119th Congress on Tuesday, unveiling adjustments under President-elect Trump. Next year, representatives will be in session ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Jeffries stays out of the way as Dems mutiny against senior panel leaders
Democrats are increasingly anxious about the incoming Trump administration and are no longer bowing to seniority rules to pick their committee leaders.Politico - Dec. 4 -
House Democrats fighting for younger members in top posts
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland is challenging Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York to be the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. Is this race the beginning of a new generation of Democratic ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Evening Report — Biden pardon becomes flashpoint issue for Dems
Presented by Southern Company — Plus: Trump's Cabinet picks lobby for support on Capitol Hill {beacon} View Online Evening Report © AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Dems face blowback for Biden pardon ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
House Democrats move to oust aging committee leaders
Candidates for the positions have stressed the need to be able to effectively counter President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Jon Stewart mocks Dems, Fox News on Hunter Biden pardon
Comedian Jon Stewart mocked both sides of the aisle after President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on Sunday, arguing Democrats can never ace the political "purity test" they give themselves ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
House environment panel poised for Democratic leadership shakeup
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Grijalva bows out of race for top Dem spot on House climate panel House Natural Resources ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
'I'm pretty angry': Dem. lawmaker on Biden's claim of politicized justice system in Hunter pardon
Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) tells Meet the Press NOW that President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter and claiming that the justice system has become politicized hurts Democrats’ attempts ...NBC News - Dec. 2 -
Incoming House majority squeezed by Trump's planned appointments
President-elect Donald Trump's selection of a number of House Republicans to fill top posts in his administration is pulling from an already shallow bench.CBS News - Dec. 2