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This week on the Hill: House aims to pass measure to avert shutdown ahead of midterms

The House is back in session this week after a monthlong August recess, with lawmakers aiming to avert a government shutdown before funding expires...

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GOP faces jam-packed September with funding, reconciliation on agenda

Republicans in both chambers are staring down a September sprint after returning from August recess, with a jam-packed legislative agenda and little...

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Rep. Al Green files articles of impeachment against Trump again

Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump on Monday, reviving his push to remove the president from office as...

24.08.2026 6

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Pressure mounts on Ethics Committee to speed up misconduct probes as midterms loom

Democrats and Republicans are pressing the House Ethics Committee to move more quickly on investigations involving allegations of sexual misconduct or...

23.08.2026 2

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This week on the Hill: Georgia, South Carolina special elections draw focus

Lawmakers are fanning out across their districts and states for fundraisers, local events and campaign stops as the midterm elections heat up, while...

23.08.2026 4

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Bipartisan women call on Ethics panel to speed up Gomez probe ahead of midterms

Female lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for the House Ethics Committee to speed up its investigation into sexual misconduct...

20.08.2026 4

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Young Democrats eye Congress with affordability at the top of their agenda

A new generation of young progressive Democrats could enter Congress next year with a deeply personal connection to the economic issues at the center...

20.08.2026 10

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Jimmy Gomez accused of sexual harassment by House Ethics witness

Two attorneys said Wednesday their client told the House Ethics Committee that Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) sexually harassed and assaulted her. The...

19.08.2026 3

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Swalwell admits to 'physical relations' with Chinese spy in newly released documents

Former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) told FBI investigators that he had physical relations with a suspected Chinese spy, according to newly...

18.08.2026 10

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This week on The Hill: Florida governor’s race, embattled lawmakers to take spotlight

With Congress out of session for the August recess, lawmakers are fanning out across their districts and states to campaign and meet with constituents...

16.08.2026 4

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GOP targets progressives as frustration over economy grows

Republicans are increasingly training their fire on democratic socialists and Democratic Party’s progressive wing as they search for a winning...

14.08.2026 7

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Democrats’ progressive surge could complicate Jeffries’s path to unity

Democrats’ string of left-wing primary wins is giving the party’s progressive flank a burst of momentum — and potentially handing House Minority...

12.08.2026 10

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Cook Political Report shifts Max Miller seat to toss-up

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted Rep. Max Miller’s (R-Ohio) seat from “Likely Republican” to “Toss Up” on Monday, underscoring...

10.08.2026 5

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This week on the Hill: Minnesota, Wisconsin to hold key primary races

With Congress out for August recess, attention is shifting away from Capitol Hill and onto the campaign trail as voters head to the polls in a number...

09.08.2026 9

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Abuse, harassment allegations threaten to derail Republicans’ midterm message

House Republicans are confronting an unwelcome political headache as a string of abuse or harassment allegations involving several GOP lawmakers...

07.08.2026 20

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Ohio GOP senator says Miller 'unfit for public office' if 'guilty of domestic violence'

Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) on Thursday said Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) would be “unfit for public office” if the allegations of domestic violence...

06.08.2026 4

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Republicans stand behind Trump on Iran even as unpopularity of conflict grows

Republicans are largely standing behind President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, even as the prolonged military campaign threatens to become...

05.08.2026 3

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Defiant Max Miller insists he'll stay in the race, denies allegations of domestic violence and drug use

Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) on Tuesday forcefully denied allegations of domestic violence and addressed claims of illegal drug use in a defiant CNN...

04.08.2026 4

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Max Miller says he will ask House Ethics panel to investigate domestic abuse allegations against him

Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) on Tuesday said he will file paperwork to have the House Ethics Committee investigate him as he faces increasing pressure to...

04.08.2026 7

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This week on the Hill: Thune faces jam-packed week before senators leave for recess

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is staring down one of his busiest weeks of the year as Republicans race to wrap up a lengthy to-do list...

02.08.2026 7

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Democratic Women’s Caucus calls for House Ethics Committee to investigate Rep. Max Miller

The Democratic Women’s Caucus on Thursday called for the House Ethics Committee to investigate Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) over allegations of domestic...

30.07.2026 4

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GIFFORDS calls on Max Miller to resign over domestic abuse allegations

GIFFORDS, a gun violence prevention advocacy group founded by former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), called for Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) to resign...

29.07.2026 6

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Lawmakers eye reforms as sexual misconduct allegations, relationship revelations shake Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill may be headed for another reckoning as sexual misconduct allegations against lawmakers — coupled with new revelations of consensual...

29.07.2026 40

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House Ethics Committee says it is investigating Texas Republican

The House Ethics Conmmittee announced Monday that it is investigating Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas), though it did not disclose the nature of the probe....

27.07.2026 6

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This week on the Hill: Senate faces a packed to-do list

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) faces a packed legislative agenda this week and growing pressure to advance a slate of high-stakes GOP...

26.07.2026 8

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House GOP presses Senate to act on reconciliation 3.0 framework as Thune hits pause

House Republicans are urging the Senate to move aggressively on the reconciliation framework they passed Wednesday, which tees up the party’s likely...

24.07.2026 20

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Four Republicans help House Democrats pass Iran war powers resolution

The House on Thursday passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military action in Iran. The lower...

23.07.2026 10

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House rejects amendment banning transgender individuals from serving in military

The House on Tuesday rejected an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would codify President Trump's executive order...

21.07.2026 10

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House passes stopgap measure to fund federal government

The House on Tuesday passed a stopgap measure that would fund federal agencies at existing levels through Dec. 4, in an effort to avert a potential...

21.07.2026 7

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House overcomes key hurdle on reconciliation framework, CR and other measures

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) cleared the first major hurdle of his packed legislative agenda Tuesday, when House Republicans passed a rule setting up...

21.07.2026 10

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House overcomes key hurdle on reconciliation framework, CR and other measures

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) cleared the first major hurdle of his packed legislative agenda Tuesday, when House Republicans passed a rule setting up...

21.07.2026 10

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GOP seeks to avoid, for once, the shutdown trap

House GOP leaders are racing to pass a stopgap funding measure, seeking to avoid the kind of government shutdown that has brought them pain in the...

21.07.2026 10

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This week on the Hill: House eyes week jam-packed with major bills

House lawmakers face a packed legislative agenda this week before departing for the monthlong August recess, with GOP leaders aiming to advance a...

19.07.2026 8

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House GOP leaders unveil stopgap funding bill ahead of expected vote next week

House Republican leaders are preparing to bring a stopgap measure that would keep federal agencies funded through Dec. 4 to the floor next week ,...

17.07.2026 10

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Key House committee advances framework for reconciliation 3.0

The House Budget Committee on Thursday advanced a framework for a third reconciliation bill, marking a key step for GOP leaders as they race to get...

16.07.2026 10

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House passes State Department funding bill for fiscal year 2027

The House on Wednesday passed an appropriations bill funding the State Department, national security and other programs for fiscal year 2027, sending...

15.07.2026 10

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House Republicans unveil $95 billion reconciliation package framework

House Republicans on Thursday unveiled a budget framework for a roughly $95 billion reconciliation package that would provide funding for defense,...

15.07.2026 10

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House GOP breaks weeks-long standoff between Republican leaders and hardliners

House Republicans on Tuesday broke a weeks-long impasse that had brought much of the chamber’s legislative business to a standstill, passing a rule...

14.07.2026 10

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Johnson aims to avoid third week of floor standoff with GOP hard-liners

House GOP leaders are hoping to see progress on Tuesday to get the chamber back in working order amid a weeks-long standoff with conservative...

14.07.2026 20

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This Week on the Hill: Johnson returns to House logjam as GOP hard-liners dig in

Lawmakers return to Washington this week confronting the same legislative logjam that brought the House to a standstill before they left town, with no...

13.07.2026 10

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House gridlock clouds GOP push for more wins before August recess

Republicans are growing increasingly frustrated that weeks of legislative gridlock have brought much of their agenda at a standstill, leaving...

10.07.2026 10

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Lawmakers demand answers after fatal ICE shooting in Texas

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are calling for an investigation after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a Mexican immigrant...

08.07.2026 10

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Nebraska Republican met with boos when defending One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) was confronted with boos Tuesday night while defending President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package during a town...

08.07.2026 10

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FOR INSIDERS | House GOP’s packed to-do list faces ticking clock

House Republicans are staring down a tight legislative calendar after an intraparty revolt forced Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to send lawmakers home...

06.07.2026 20

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Wins by the far-left set up challenge for Hakeem Jeffries

The growing wave of primary victories by democratic socialists is poised to pose a major challenge for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)...

05.07.2026 30

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House Ethics Committee says it is not involved in settlements of sexual harassment claims

The House Ethics Committee wrote in a statement on Thursday that it does not oversee sexual harassment lawsuits or participate in the settlements of...

02.07.2026 20

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House adopts Massie resolution to release records on lawmaker sexual misconduct monetary settlements

The House on Tuesday adopted a resolution from Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) that would direct the House Ethics Committee to preserve and release records...

30.06.2026 20

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House rejects Lebanon war powers resolution

The House on Tuesday rejected a Democratic-backed war powers resolution directing President Trump to remove troops from hostilities in Lebanon. The...

30.06.2026 20

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House conservatives block rule advancing NDAA over SAVE America Act

A band of conservative hardliners blocked a procedural rule that would have teed up debate and final votes on a slate of legislation Tuesday, dealing...

30.06.2026 20

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New Jersey Republican Tom Kean returns to Capitol after long unexplained absence

Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) returned to the Capitol on Wednesday after missing over 100 House votes due to an unexplained medical condition. Kean,...

30.06.2026 10

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