Democrats to introduce legislation to expand Supreme Court
The measure would increase the court’s size to 13.
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Rep. Matt Gaetz announces ad buy to ‘fight back’ against CNN, allegations
The new 30-second spot will be featured in the Florida Republican’s congressional district, as well as nationally on select cable networks.
Senate’s bipartisan swing at China faces GOP curveballs
The parties’ interests overlap considerably on China, but their accord could wither in the heat of a 50-50 chamber.
Republicans prepping smaller counteroffer to Biden’s infrastructure plan
Republican rhetoric around President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion-plus plan has centered on its expansive definition of infrastructure and its use of a corporate tax hike to fund it.
Capitol Police riot unit suffered before attack on Congress: watchdog
The inspector general’s indictment of the Civil Disturbance Unit, or CDU, is the centerpiece of a scathing report.
Rep. Kevin Brady announces retirement
Brady, first elected in 1996, represents a solidly Republican slice of the suburbs north of Houston.
‘Breyer Retire’ campaign looms over Dems’ tenuous majority
Neither Democratic lawmakers nor President Joe Biden are putting overt retirement pressure on the Supreme Court justice — but his future is on everyone’s minds.
Pelosi invites Biden to address Congress
The invitation is for a joint session April 28.
Gaetz’s glare stings House GOP — but his future’s safe for now
The restraint from party leadership suggests it’s unlikely that the Florida congressman will suffer any intra-party consequences until the investigation is complete.
New details shed light on Gaetz’s Bahamas trip
Federal agents executed a search warrant and seized the Florida congressman’s iPhone last winter.