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After fiery in-person meetings, GOP reps encouraged to do town halls virtually
Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., encouraged House Republicans to do more virtual events over in-person town halls, according to multiple sources familiar with the meeting.ABC News - 1d -
Pope showing encouraging signs, Vatican says, unlike news over the weekend
Pope Francis remains in the hospital as he battles double pneumonia. But, the Vatican says the 88-year-old pontiff is getting better. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest.CBS News - 6d -
Bipartisan congressional duo encourages governors to ban DeepSeek on government devices
Growing concerns around the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek have led a pair of congressional lawmakers to encourage governors around the country to ban the app on government devices.NBC News - 2d -
'Wildlife corridors' are encouraged to support Kenya's recovering animal populations
As nations mark World Wildlife Day, conservationists in Kenya are warning of shrinking wildlife spaces in a country that generates substantial revenue from wildlife tourismABC News - 2d -
Rep. Dusty Johnson defends GOP budget plan
The House GOP budget plan includes trillions of dollars in spending cuts and recommendations for significant cuts to Medicaid. It directs the committee that oversees the program to look for $880 ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam on efforts to reign in DOGE
Emotional USAID employees were given just 15 minutes Thursday to retrieve their belongings after losing their jobs. These kinds of layoffs are taking place across the U.S. and other parts of the ...CBS News - 5d -
Rep. Sylvester Turner, a Texas Democrat, dies at 70
WASHINGTON — First-term Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, died Tuesday night after suffering a medical emergency, according to two House Democratic lawmakers who were informed of his death.NBC News - 3h -
The dos and don'ts for meetings with Trump
The US president is set to meet UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer - did the French leader show the way?BBC News - 6d -
How do tariffs work?
President Trump has followed through on his threat to place tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and he's increased the tariffs already in place against China. CBS News business analyst Jill ...CBS News - 1d -
Florida Rep. Cory Mills Under Investigation in Alleged Assault
In a statement, the office of Representative Cory Mills denied any wrongdoing on his behalf.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
GOP rep calls US-Ukraine resource deal 'victim extortion'
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) said Sunday that forcing Ukraine to agree to a resource deal with the U.S. in exchange for the possibility of support against Russia is akin to “victim extortion.” ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Trump Ukraine policy looks like an episode of 'The Sopranos': Democratic rep
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes (Conn.) says President Trump's push for Ukraine's rare earths and minerals amid the nation's war with Russia feels like an extortion plotline out of "The Sopranos." Himes ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Overflow crowd confronts Missouri Rep. Alford over Trump policies
Groans and boos greeted nearly every answer given by Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., during a meet-and-greet event with constituents in Belton, Missouri. KSHB's Charlie Keegan reports.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, announces run for Florida governor
Rep. Byron Donalds has announced that he's entering the race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Rep. Suzan DelBene on Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, potential Medicaid cuts and more
Democratic leaders are sharing their concerns about the House Republicans' budget resolution. Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins ...CBS News - 4d -
Rep. John James says "Russia is the aggressor," but Zelenskyy "fumbled the bag" in meeting
Republican Rep. John James of Michigan tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that while "Russia is the aggressor" and President Vladimir Putin is a "war criminal," Ukrainian President ...CBS News - 3d -
N.Y. Rep. Espaillat to deliver Spanish response to Trump’s address to Congress
New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat speaks with Rev. Al Sharpton as he will deliver the Democratic Party’s Spanish-language response to President Donald Trump’s upcoming joint address to Congress.NBC News - 2d -
Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart dies at 70, family says
Former Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, a Republican who represented a south Florida district from 1993 to 2011, has died, as confirmed by his brother, Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart.The Hill - 2d -
GOP rep introduces measure putting Trump's face on $100 bill
First-term GOP Rep. Brandon Gill (Texas) has introduced a measure that would require all $100 bills to have President Trump’s face on them. The legislation, titled the Golden Age Act of 2025, ...The Hill - 1d -
Culinary union member joins Rep. Steven Horsford at Trump's address to Congress
One of the defining promises of President Trump's 2024 campaign: Cutting taxes on tips. Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford of Nevada and his guest for Trump's address to Congress, culinary union ...CBS News - 19h -
Rep. Byron Donalds defends Trump's tariffs on U.S. allies
President Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China went into effect Tuesday hours before his address to a joint session of Congress. Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida joins CBS ...CBS News - 18h -
Rep. Al Green escorted out of House chamber for interrupting Trump's address
House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered the Sergeant at Arms to remove Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas from the lower chamber for interrupting President Trump during his address to Congress. Watch the ...CBS News - 16h -
Johnson: Democratic Rep. Al Green should be censured for ‘shameful’ protest
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) should be censured for his “shameful” protest during President Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. The comments ...The Hill - 13h -
Democratic Rep. Al Green removed after disrupting Trump's speech
Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was removed from the House chamber Tuesday night after he disrupted President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress.NBC News - 5h -
Rep. Sylvester Turner, first-term Democrat, dies at 70
Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas), the former Houston mayor who won a seat in Congress in November, succeeding the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D), died Tuesday night. He was 70. House Minority ...The Hill - 2h -
Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at 70, weeks after taking office
The cause of death is unclear. Turner took office weeks ago, filling the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.CBS News - 2h -
Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at age 70 after medical emergency
Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, has died at the age of 70 after suffering a medical emergency. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona reports on the latest about the former Houston mayor and freshman ...NBC News - 3h -
Man posing as NBA player rep swallows $769,000 in stolen Tiffany jewelry
The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be "charged with what's in my stomach."CBS News - 3h -
House GOP moves to censure Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump speech
The Texas Democrat said he was "willing to suffer whatever punishment is available to me."CBS News - 14m -
Do You Need a Measles Booster?
With outbreaks spreading in the Southwest, it’s a good time to check your vaccination status.The New York Times - 6d -
What does the Department of Education do?
President Trump and Linda McMahon, his choice for secretary of education, have vowed to dismantle the Department of Education. NBC News' Zinhle Essamauh looks at the department's history, mission ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump backs Rep. Byron Donalds in his likely run for Florida governor in 2026
President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly supported Republican Rep. Byron Donalds' likely bid for Florida governor in 2026.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Rep. Spartz says she will vote no on GOP budget resolution if ‘language doesn’t change’
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) explains why she plans to vote no on Speaker Mike Johnson’s budget resolution. Rep. Spartz also weighed in on whether Congress will be able to fund the government as ...NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 2, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 2, 2025.CBS News - 3d -
Rep. Mike Turner says Oval Office meeting "should have been a win" for Ukraine's Zelenskyy
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it the Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "should have been a ...CBS News - 3d -
Transcript: Rep. John James on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 2, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 2, 2025.CBS News - 3d -
Watch: Rep. Al Green removed from House floor after Trump speech interruption
Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was removed from the room after interrupting President Trump's address to the joint session of Congress.NBC News - 16h -
Democratic Rep. Al Green removed from chamber after outburst during Trump speech
Trump had just referenced his Nov. 5 election victory, when Rep. Al Green, an 11-term Democrat stood up and began calling out.ABC News - 12h -
Full Video: Rep. Al Green ejected from Trump address to Congress for heckling
"You're a liar!" yelled some Democrats at President Trump as he delivered a speech on Capitol Hill. Other Democratic members of Congress walked out.CNBC - 6h -
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner dies at 70, just weeks after taking office
U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, a Texas Democrat, has died at 70, weeks after taking office. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.CBS News - 3h