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Republican Refers to Sarah McBride, Transgender Congress Member, as a Man
Representative Keith Self of Texas insisted on calling Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, “Mr. McBride,” and adjourned the session when challenged about it.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Musk Donates to G.O.P. Members of Congress Who Support Impeaching Judges
Amid a controversy over whether President Trump will abide by court rulings, Elon Musk gave the maximum to the campaigns of Republicans who back ousting judges who impede the administration.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
House members demand release of Palestinian activist arrested at Columbia
Fourteen members of Congress have signed a letter demanding the release of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained by ICE last week.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Spending Bill Omits Billions for Local Projects as Congress Cedes Power to Trump
The stopgap measure the G.O.P. is pushing to avert a government shutdown omits billions of dollars in member-requested projects, another way in which Congress has ceded its power on federal spending.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
NewsNation’s Leland Vittert blasts House GOP 'bullies' on rhetoric toward transgender member
NewsNation host Leland Vittert admonished a handful of Republican members of Congress over a spate of rhetoric coming from the party toward a transgender member of the House. "Republicans risk ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Former Houston City Council member launches House bid to succeed late Sylvester Turner
Former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards announced her bid for Congress on Wednesday to fill the seat vacated after the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas), saying the Democratic ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Rep. Mike Flood is the latest GOP member of Congress to face angry crowds back home
U.S. Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska appeared at a town hall in eastern Nebraska on Tuesday to hear from constituentsABC News - Mar. 19 -
Congress poised to force $1B cut to local DC budget, surprising many lawmakers
Congress is poised to pass a President Trump-endorsed funding bill this week that D.C. officials warn would lead to a $1 billion cut to the district’s local budget, a move that has been catching ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Lawmakers relaunch bipartisan Sneaker Caucus to help 'restore the sole of Congress'
At a time when many lawmakers have seemingly kicked bipartisanship to the curb, at least two shoe-crazed House members on opposite sides of the aisle are hoping a shared love of sneakers could help ...The Hill - 2d -
Congressional Dems, ACLU slam Trump’s 'invasion' immigration proclamation, preview legal challenge
In a letter to the White House, the members of Congress and the ACLU, along with the Brennan Center, called the proclamation 'troubling and misguided'NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Dark economic clouds loom over Trump and the GOP: From the Politics Desk
President Donald Trump’s economic approach is putting members of his administration and Republicans in Congress on the defensive as the stock market continues to struggleNBC News - Mar. 13 -
The Congress Issue
Senate Majority Leader John Thune arrived at the apex of power just as President Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?Politico - Mar. 15 -
House Republican adjourns hearing after exchange over misgendering Rep. Sarah McBride
Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, recognized McBride, D-Del., to speak and misgendered her in the process. McBride is the first openly trans member of Congress.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Democrats Call Chuck Schumer’s Senate Leadership Into Question
Leaders in the upper chamber of Congress occasionally have to take a political beating to protect their members in tough spots, like the showdown over government funding.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Government shutdown looms amid budget showdown in Congress
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Nikole Killion explains.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Arrest warrant issued for member of cult exposed by BBC
The BBC exposed the Lighthouse life-coaching organisation for ruining the lives of its members.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Confronting the threat posed by mystery drone swarms over the U.S.
Drones have repeatedly swarmed sensitive military sites. Current and former Air Force generals, along with a senior member of Congress, say the incursions pose a security threat.CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Drones flying around the Northeast last year weren't the first swarm | 60 Minutes
Drones have repeatedly swarmed sensitive military sites. Current and former Air Force generals, along with a senior member of Congress, say the incursions pose a security threat.CBS News - 3d -
Mike Huckabee’s extremist agenda will bring only destruction to the Middle East
Huckabee has no business being ambassador to Israel, and no member of Congress who truly cares about Jewish people, Palestinians, or U.S. interests in the region or beyond should vote to confirm him.The Hill - 1d -
Watch live: Trump speaks at White House event honoring Women's History Month
The White House is hosting an event Wednesday afternoon to honor Women's History Month. President Trump, who will give a speech at the event, will be joined by female members of Congress. He is ...The Hill - 1d -
GOP-led Congress races to avert government shutdown ahead of Friday deadline
The path to averting a government shutdown at the end of the week remains murky in the Republican-controlled Congress.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence
On spending, oversight and other issues, Republican lawmakers have willingly ceded power traditionally reserved for Congress to the Trump White House.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Mia Love, First Black Republican Woman Elected to Congress, Dies at 49
Ms. Love, who represented Utah in Congress from 2015 to 2019, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022.The New York Times - 4d -
Congress keeps a distance on Trump’s tariff rate disputes
President Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as his exemption of North American trade agreement-protected goods, has led to a hands-off approach from Congress, which has been reluctant ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Search for ship collision crew member called off
The search for a missing crew member has ended after a ship hit an oil tanker in the North Sea.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Can Congress dig itself out of its three holes?
Congress faces a lot of challenges, with low job approval ratings, a doubling of the deficit, and the president's unitary executive theory threatening the power of the legislative branch.The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Senate Democrats press Trump to work with Congress on TikTok ban
A group of Senate Democrats asked President Trump on Monday to disclose the administration's efforts to keep TikTok online and called for the White House to actively work with Congress to avoid ...The Hill - 3d -
Lakota Athletic Hall of Fame will induct nine members in 2025 class
Nine new members of the Lakota Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducted on April 10.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Peru's Congress votes to oust the interior minister for failing to halt killings
Peru’s Congress has voted to remove the interior minister from office after deciding that he had failed to adequately handle rising violent crime in the Andean countryABC News - 6d -
Congress to dive into Trump feuds, agenda upon return to Washington
Congress returns to Washington on Monday after a week-long recess that featured controversial moves from the White House, raucous town halls in districts across the country and discussions about ...The Hill - 3d -
Mia Love, first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, dies at 49
Former Rep. Mia Love (Utah), the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at 49. “With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on our lives, we ...The Hill - 3d -
President Trump's address to Congress draws 36.6 million viewers, down from first term
Trump gave the longest address to Congress in history. His past speeches got better ratings.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 5 -
Family members of migrants deported to El Salvador mega prison speak out
Family members who suspect their loved ones were sent to El Salvador's mega prison fear they are wrongly being accused of being members of a Venezuelan gang. NBC News' Julia Ainsley has the details ...NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Members of British punk rock band UK Subs denied entry into the US
Three members of the pioneering band were detained and returned to the UK after flying to Los Angeles for a gig. Tell us: have you experienced any issues at the US border recently? Members of ...The Guardian - 6d -
PBS and NPR Prepare for Showdown With Congress
Top executives from the public media networks are bracing for a hearing on Wednesday organized by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.The New York Times - 2d -
Congress continues to seek answers on UFOs
UFO whistleblower David Grusch will be advising Missouri Rep. Eric Burlison on the issue.The Hill - 1d -
Schiff: Democrats lacked ‘coordinated response’ to Trump joint address to Congress
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he thought Democrats lacked a “coordinated response” to President Trump’s joint address to Congress last week. Schiff joined ABC News’s “This Week” on Sunday, where ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Johnson says Congress will investigate attacks against Tesla owners, vehicles
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday that Congress will investigate attacks against Tesla vehicles and their owners as Elon Musk’s flagship electric vehicle company faces mounting backlash ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Tone!, dies at 64
D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated group TonyABC News - Mar. 7 -
Judge to hear arguments on Pentagon's transgender service member ban
A group of service members are going to court to fight the Trump administration's new ban on transgender troops. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.CBS News - Mar. 11
