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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 - 12h -
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 - 16h -
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 - 1d -
Watch: Moment house explodes in north-east London
Two people were hospitalised after a huge blast destroyed a house in Ilford.BBC News - 1d -
Explosion at house leaves two in hospital
Two people are in hospital after an explosion at a terraced house in Ilford.BBC News - 1d -
House tees up defense bill, but hurdles remain
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House tees up defense bill, but hurdles remain The passage sets up ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Mickey Mouse heads to the House for toy drive
WE HEAR: The Mouse is coming to the House. Mickey Mouse is getting in the holiday and giving spirit as he heads to Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The famed begloved rodent will be joining a toy drive ...The Hill - 1d -
Zinke: Many House Republicans 'beholden' to Trump
Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) says many House Republicans are “beholden” to President-elect Trump after getting his support during the 2024 election cycle, and that he will have a big influence on the ...The Hill - 1d -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - 1d -
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 - 2d -
White House outlines priorities for last 42 days
White House chief of staff Jeff Zients on Monday outlined the priorities for President Biden’s final days in office, highlighting that another student debt cancellation announcement is forthcoming ...The Hill - 2d -
What to watch for in 2025 housing market predictions
Housing is not cheap — whether you’re buying or renting.NBC News - 3d -
5 housing market predictions for 2025, according to economists
Housing has been an expensive necessity, whether you're buying or renting. Here are five things to pay attention to in 2025, experts say.CNBC - 3d -
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 - 4d -
What’s in store for the U.S. housing market in 2025?
Also: The aging bull market for stocks, the UnitedHealth aftermath and advice from the Moneyist.MarketWatch - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 5d -
A House Where Every Republican Will Be in Charge
And you thought this congressional term was a little nuts?The New York Times - 5d -
Texas House Speaker abandons bid for another term
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) abandoned his bid to serve another term as the leader of the lower chamber. “Out of deep respect for this institution and its members, and after careful ...The Hill - 5d -
White House discusses preemptive pardons for Trump critics
The White House is considering if President Biden should preemptively protect those who have been critical of President-elect Trump ahead of an incoming administration focused on retribution, a ...The Hill - 5d -
House Financial Services alum rejoins BGR Group
BGR Group is bringing back Matt Hoffmann three years after he left the lobbying giant to become the Republican staff director for the House Financial Services Committee. As a principal and the new ...The Hill - 5d -
Average house price hits record high of £298,083
The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.BBC News - 5d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Man charged over house explosion deaths
A man appears in court over the deaths of two people in a blast in Newcastle.BBC News - 6d -
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