Independent group should look into the events of January 6th. Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin have called for Congress to appoint an…
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House Votes to Impeach President Trump
Their charge: Incitement of insurrection. In a 232-197 vote on Wednesday, the divided House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump on a count of incitement of insurrection, saying…
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Protestors Interrupt Joint Congressional Session
Senators, representatives, and vice president head to secure shelters. UPDATE: 7:30 PM EST Vice President Mike Pence, along with both the Senate and House of Representatives returned to…
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Georgia Holds Senate Run-Off Election
Results to deteremine control of the U.S. Senate. On Tuesday, Georgians headed to the polls to cast their votes in the state’s two run-off elections. The state has…
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117th Congress Sworn In
Speaker Pelosi retains her position by a thin margin. The newest members of Congress took their oaths of office on Sunday as the 117th Congress convened. Overcoming opposition…
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House Passes Increased Direct Payments to Americans
The Senate’s vote on the additional COVID relief is uncertain. On Monday, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to pass an increased direct payment to Americans. President Trump…
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House Moves to Increase Relief Check Size
Responding to president’s call for larger stimulus payments. On Monday, the House of Representatives voted to increase the amount of the stimulus checks for Americans from $600 to…
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Governor Newsom Selects Harris Senate Replacement
California’s secretary of state tapped for seat Kamala Harris would vacate. In a statement released this past week, California Governor Gavin Newsom said he has selected Alex Padilla,…
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President Vetoes Defense Bill
Two-thirds of House and Senate could override his veto. On Wednesday, President Trump issued his promised veto of the National Defense Authorization Act that was passed easily by…
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Senate Confirms 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Nominee
Judge Thomas Kirsch will fill seat vacated by Justice Amy Coney Barrett. On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate held the confirmation vote for Judge Thomas Kirsch, previously serving as…
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