Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Continued Troubles
PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned his seat in the House this week, citing his bipolar disorder, but he still has other troubles. While Jackson says his health issues and treatment are “incompatible” with servic…
Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Resignation Could Cost Taxpayers $5.1 Million
PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — Jesse Jackson Jr.’s resignation from the House could cost Illinois taxpayers more than $5.1 million, according to the state elections board.Jackson, Jr. offered his resignation Wednesday to House Spea…
Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Resignation Could Cost Taxpayers $5.1 Million
PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — Jesse Jackson Jr.’s resignation from the House could cost Illinois taxpayers more than $5.1 million, according to the state elections board.Jackson, Jr. offered his resignation Wednesday to House Spea…
House Republicans Write Obama Letter Opposing Susan Rice Nomination
TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Although they have no say in her possible confirmation proceedings, 97 House Republicans have spoken out loud and clear about their opposition to President Obama nominating United Nations Ambassador Susa…
Nancy Pelosi: No Fiscal Cliff Deal Without Tax Rate Hike for Wealthy
Official White House Photo by Pete Souza(WASHINGTON) — In an interview that will air in its entirety on Sunday’s This Week, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi gave ABC’s Martha Raddatz a firm “no” when asked if a deal to aver…
Ex-CIA Chief Testifies About Benghazi Investigation Behind Closed Doors
DoD photo by Petty Officer William Selby, U.S. Navy(WASHINGTON) — Disgraced former CIA director Petraeus spent almost four hours in closed-door hearings before the House and Senate intelligence committees Friday morning to testify about what he learne…
Petraeus Testifies for 90 Minutes Before House Panel
KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Former CIA director David Petraeus slipped into a closed door hearing before the House Intelligence Committee Friday morning to testify about what he learned first-hand about the Sept. 11 attack in the U.S. …
Intelligence Committees Hold Hearings into Benghazi Attack
STR/AFP/GettyImages(WASHINGTON) — The House and Senate Intelligence Committees began closed-door hearings Thursday on the deadly Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, with lawmakers hearing testimony from CIA acting director Mike …
Record-Breaking Number of Women in Senate Promise Bipartisan ‘Collaborative’ Spirit
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — The 113th Congress will have a record-breaking number of female senators, the most in history. And it has created a less auspicious historical footnote.“We had the first traffic jam in the United States history in the wome…
Boehner Rejects Obama’s Request To Extend Middle Class Tax Cut
TOBY JORRIN/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Fresh off his reelection as House speaker Wednesday afternoon, John Boehner emphasized the need for bold leadership in order to repair the ailing economy, telling reporters that job creation remains the top p…
‘Our Constitution Has Failed,’ Says Departing Rep. Ron Paul
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — Rep. Ron Paul, the iconic libertarian congressman from Texas, has delivered what will most likely be his final address to Congress.In a sprawling, 52-minute speech to the House chamber, Paul lambasted U.S. government, politician…
Nancy Pelosi Will Remain as House Democratic Leader
Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call(WASHINGTON) — Nancy Pelosi will continue to serve as the House Democratic leader, she announced in a closed door meeting with fellow Democrats Wednesday.According to a senior aide, when she broke the news to her caucus, sh…
Kyrsten Sinema Becomes First Openly Bisexual Member of Congress
US House of Representatives(NEW YORK) — After a hard-fought race in a newly formed Arizona congressional district, Democrat Kyrsten Sinema was declared the winner Monday, becoming the first openly bisexual member of Congress.Sinema, a former state sen…
Aaron Schock Eyes 2014, Leads by Example with His Abs
United States Congress(WASHINGTON) — Aaron Schock, the Republican representative from Illinois, is best known for two things. At 31, he’s the youngest member of Congress. And he posed shirtless last year on the cover of Men’s Health magazi…
McCain Tweets Support for Push on Immigration Reform
Mark Wilson/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Failed attempts at immigration reform are nothing new on Capitol Hill, but there is some indication a new post-election tone might help pave the way for lawmakers and the White House to move toward a comprehensiv…
Tulsi Gabbard, Mazie Hirono Break Congressional Barriers for Non-Christians
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard – Alex Wong/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Tuesday’s election brought some religious firsts for Congress, with a victory for Tulsi Gabbard, who will be the first Hindu congresswoman, and Mazie Hirono, the first Buddhist senator. Both ar…
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. In Talks for Plea Deal
PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Attorneys for the Justice Department and Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. are in talks about a possible deal regarding allegations of campaign finance violations, according to sources familiar with the inve…
John Boehner Welcomes Big Deficit Deal, Pledges to Work with President Obama
Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call(WASHINGTON) — A day after holding onto his speakership and the House Republican majority, John Boehner signaled openness Wednesday to the inclusion of new tax revenue in a legislative package to address the so-called “fisc…
Paul Ryan Hangs Onto Congress Seat in Wisconsin
Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call(NEW YORK) — Paul Ryan knows he will be headed to Washington, D.C., again next year even though his presidential ticket failed to win election.Ryan will begin serving his eighth term as a U.S. congressman representing the 1st …
Republicans Projected to Preserve Control of House
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — House Speaker John Boehner and his Republican colleagues will secure enough seats to retain their majority, winning at least 218 seats in the House of Representatives, according to a projection of election results …