Tag: House of Representatives
New York Republican George Santos’s Résumé Called Into Question
Kedric Payne, the vice president of the watchdog Campaign Legal Center, and a former deputy chief counsel for…
Romano Mazzoli, Who Oversaw Major Immigration Reform, Dies at 89
Romano L. Mazzoli, the son of an Italian immigrant who as a Democratic representative from Kentucky teamed up…
How Diverse Are the Candidates in the Midterm Elections?
After a pair of triumphant elections for women and people of color in American politics, in which records…
How Election Lies Took Over the Republican Ticket Nationwide
Hundreds of Republican midterm candidates have questioned or spread misinformation about the 2020 election. Hundreds of Republican midterm…
Bill to Grant Afghan Evacuees a Path to Residency Hits Snags
WASHINGTON — On the lawn outside the Capitol this week, the flags of two countries flew in protest:…
‘A Crisis Coming’: The Twin Threats to American Democracy
Today, however, falsehoods can spread much more easily, through social media and a fractured news environment. In the…
How Republicans Could Win Control of the House
The political winds that once favored Republicans in the coming midterm elections appear to have shifted in the…
Stock Trades Reported by Nearly a Fifth of Congress Show Possible Conflicts
Despite their influence and extensive access to information, members of Congress can buy and sell stocks with few…
These 97 Members of Congress Reported Trades in Companies Influenced by Their Committees
Read the full article At least 97 current members of Congress bought or sold stock, bonds or other…
How Private Equity Lobbying Watered Down the Corporate Minimum Tax
WASHINGTON — An hour after Democrats released the text of their climate and tax legislation, Washington lobbyists for…
China Military Drills Appear to Simulate Attack on Taiwan
China’s military continued on Saturday to menace Taiwan with a series of drills, a show of force intended…
Jackie Walorski, Indiana Congresswoman, Is Killed in Car Crash
WASHINGTON — Representative Jackie Walorski, Republican of Indiana, was killed in a car accident in her district on…