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Kansas rep: Crash near Reagan National ‘a tragedy that touches our community’
Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) said Thursday that the deadly plane crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night will “be a tragedy that touches our community.” Estes represents ...The Hill - 7h -
Rep. Gabe Vasquez reacts to Trump's crackdown on legal immigration
President Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown is also targeting legal ways to enter the U.S. Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico joins "America Decides" with his reaction.CBS News - 1d -
GOP Rep. Bacon says foreign aid freeze 'needs to be temporary'
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said on Tuesday that he hopes President Trump’s pause on foreign aid is temporary. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Bacon stressed the importance of U.S. ...The Hill - 2d -
Bacon giant Smithfield Foods’ stock rises after IPO as Wall Street bites at reduced price
Smithfield Foods’ shares rose over their reduced initial public offering price Tuesday, as the pork producer returned to the stock market about 12 years after China’s WH Group took it private.MarketWatch - 2d -
Rep. Mike Turner says TikTok "remains a national security threat"
Rep. Mike Turner, the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said TikTok "remains a national security threat" despite President Trump's effort to maintain access to the popular ...CBS News - 4d -
Republican Rep. Mike Turner says TikTok "remains a national security threat"
Republican Rep. Mike Turner, who led the House Intelligence Committee until earlier this month, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that although President Trump signed an executive order ...CBS News - 4d -
Rep. Don Bacon on Trump's proposed tax cuts, economic relief
On Wednesday, President Trump met with three House Republicans who kept their seats in districts that former Vice President Kamala Harris won. One of those lawmakers, Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska, ...CBS News - 5d -
The GOP debt limit jam
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP faces tough decision on debt limit Some House Republicans are getting anxious ...The Hill - 6d -
The consequences of GOP climate denial will be costly
The federal administration and recalcitrant state leaders must be convinced to pull their heads out of the dirt and face the change that is coming — whether they want to acknowledge it or not.The Hill - 6d -
Sources: Rashford reps, Barça in talks over move
Marcus Rashford's representatives have held face-to-face talks with Barcelona about the possibility of a move before the transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
Transgender Rep. Sarah McBride reacts to Trump gender policy
Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first openly transgender member of Congress, said President Trump's new policy that the government will only recognize two genders raises privacy concerns. WCAU's ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Rep. Yassamin Ansari on skipping Trump inauguration
Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Arizona) opted not to attend the inauguration ceremonies for President Trump on Monday. Ansari joined CBS News to discuss her decision and Mr. Trump's second term.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Supreme Court declines to step into former GOP Rep. Steve King's meme fight
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to revive former Rep. Steve King’s (R-Iowa) bid to receive attorneys’ fees in a copyright fight that stemmed from a meme posted by his campaign. A jury ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Bacon heavyweight Smithfield Foods to tip IPO scales at $11 billion with an eye on amassing market share
China-owned bacon maker sets IPO terms at $24 to $27 with 397.47 million shares outstanding.MarketWatch - Jan. 21 -
Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz criticizes Biden's preemptive pardons
In the final hours of his presidency, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to several critics of President Trump and members of his own family. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Rep. Byron Donalds eyes Florida governor bid
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), a close ally of President-elect Trump and a rising GOP star in the House, is taking steps toward announcing a gubernatorial run in 2026. Sources say Donalds has ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Rep. Sarah McBride on picking her battles and not taking the ‘bait’
Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first openly transgender member of Congress, said she remains focused on her job and refuses to give Republicans what they want, which she said is for her to take ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
GOP again holds edge in party affiliation: Survey
The Republican Party maintained its edge over the Democrats in 2024, with more Americans identifying with the GOP than with its rival political party, according to a poll published Thursday. The ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Speaker Johnson removes Rep. Turner as House Intelligence chairman
Rep. Mike Turner said the House speaker cited "concerns from Mar-a-Lago," which Mike Johnson denied.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
GOP to California: Build back better
Republicans coalesce around putting policy strings on federal wildfire aid.Politico - Jan. 15 -
GOP rep to reintroduce bill to eliminate taxes on overtime pay
A Republican House member is reintroducing legislation Wednesday that would eliminate taxes on overtime pay, an idea that has gained momentum among some lawmakers after President-elect Trump touted ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
'If you want to take it outside ...': Rep. Nancy Mace challenges Rep. Jasmine Crockett at House hearing
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, got into a heated exchange at a House hearing Tuesday that culminated with Mace challenging Crockett by asking if she wanted to “take it ...NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Senate GOP incumbents brace for MAGA primary challengers
Several GOP Senate incumbents are already staring down the threat of primary challenges next year as friction builds between the MAGA and establishment wings. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who plans ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
GOP plows ahead with Hegseth hearing as Democrats fume
Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats are fuming as Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, is set to head back to Capitol Hill Tuesday for his ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
GOP rep suggests California relief aid should be withheld over state policies
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) said he believes Congress should withhold disaster relief funds from California in the wake of Los Angeles wildfires until environmental policy changes are made by the ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Rep. Lieu calls for investigation into water pressure failures in L.A. wildfire fight
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), who represents a district affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, calls for an investigation into the failures of the water system as firefighters work to put out the ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Meuser considering run for governor
Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) signaled he is seriously considering challenging Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) for his post in 2026. “I’m considering it,” Meuser told The Hill on Thursday. “I mean if ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Gallego goes all in on GOP's Laken Riley bill
Arizona’s newly minted Democratic senator has announced he is backing the Laken Riley Act, a bill advocates say would eliminate due process for immigrants living in the country illegally. As his ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
GOP senator: RFK Jr. 'wrong' on vaccinations
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a medical doctor, said President-elect Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is “wrong” about vaccinations. In an interview on ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Rep. Gonzales says he’s 'optimistic' about Speaker Johnson’s leadership
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) said Sunday he is optimistic about Republican governance over the coming year, saying the GOP is unified in passing a single reconciliation package and delivering on ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
GOP lawmaker warns of Johnson accountability for 'failures'
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Va.) raised concern with House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) second stint as the Republican leader in the lower chamber despite his support of the incumbent on Friday. Perry ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Rep. Norman on changing his House speaker vote to support Mike Johnson
South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman was one of the lawmakers who switched votes during the first round of voting for House speaker. Norman says he spoke to President-elect Donald Trump about his ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Rep. Donalds reacts to Mike Johnson's reelection as House speaker
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds says he was confident in Mike Johnson's ability to win the House speakership. CBS News' Nikole Killion spoke to Donalds after the House vote.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Speaker Mike Johnson wins vote with help from Reps. Self, Norman
Reps. Keith Self and Ralph Norman, who chose to vote for other lawmakers during the first round of voting for House Speaker, changed their vote at the last minute and secured a win for Louisiana's ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
GOP holdout Spartz to back Speaker Johnson
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), a key GOP vote who previously suggested she would not back Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), minutes before the vote signaled she'd back him. "I appreciate ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Bacon knocks Musk over spending bill claims: 'What he said was not true'
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) criticized Elon Musk on Thursday over false claims he levied against a proposed year-end funding package last month, successfully torpedoing the bill and forcing Congress to ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter discusses New Orleans truck attack aftermath
As the investigation into the deadly New Orleans truck attack gets underway, one Louisiana congressman is vowing that "no stone will be left unturned." Democratic Rep. Troy Carter, whose district ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Former Rep. Cheney, Rep. Thompson receive Presidential Citizens medal from Biden
President Joe Biden awarded Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., with the Presidential Citizens Medal during a ceremony at the White House. The medal is the ...NBC News - Jan. 2