Tag: House of Representatives

House Passes Bill to Expand Health Benefits for Burn Pit Exposure

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would make millions of veterans who were exposed…

Biden Throws a Picnic, Trying to Recapture Bipartisan ‘Magic’

WASHINGTON — For a few moments on Tuesday, before the thunder rolled and the clouds threatened to open,…

Democrats Schedule Votes on Abortion Access, but Lack a Legislative Path

WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress, under pressure to take quick action in response to the Supreme Court’s decision…

Liz Cheney’s Latest Fans: Democratic Donors

WASHINGTON — As one of the nation’s biggest Democratic donors, the film producer Jeffrey Katzenberg helped make Barack…

Hutchinson Testimony Exposes Tensions Between Parallel Jan. 6 Inquiries

WASHINGTON — The explosive testimony of a former Trump White House aide on Tuesday may have increased the…

Cassidy Hutchinson, Meadows Aide, Expected to Testify at Jan. 6 Hearing

WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is expected to hear public…

Jan. 6 Panel Abruptly Sets Tuesday Hearing on ‘Recently Obtained Evidence’

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol on Monday abruptly scheduled a hearing for…

Congress Passes Bipartisan Gun Legislation, Clearing It for Biden

WASHINGTON — Congress gave final approval on Friday to a bipartisan compromise intended to stop dangerous people from…

Semiconductor Makers Push Congress for New Funding

WASHINGTON — Top chip makers are pressuring Congress to quickly pass a measure providing more than $52 billion…

Jan. 6 Panel Could Start Sharing Transcripts With Justice Dept. in July

WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack could start sharing some transcripts of witness interviews…

Jan. 6 Was More Harrowing Than Mike Pence Ever Imagined

WASHINGTON — He started the day with a prayer.Vice President Mike Pence, preparing to withstand the final stage…

Jan. 6 Panel Hints at Fresh Revelations as Hearing Is Delayed

WASHINGTON — A day after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, Eric Herschmann, a White House lawyer,…