Democrats' new policy to resist primary challenges backfires
House Democrats were hoping to stifle internal fights with their new policy to blacklist consultants who work for candidates challenging sitting lawmakers. Published June 17, 2019
Gabriella Muñoz
Articles by Gabriella Muñoz
Rep. Pramila Jayapal says abortion was 'heartbreaking' but right choice
Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal revealed Thursday that she had an abortion 22 years ago, calling it "heartbreaking" but the right decision. Published June 13, 2019
Pelosi: Trump's comments on foreign information lack 'any sense of decency'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that President Trump showed a lack of "any sense of decency" in saying he would accept foreign information on a political opponent, and said the comments will become part of Democrats' impeachment review. Published June 13, 2019
House backs off pay bump for lawmakers
Republican and Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill really want to raise lawmakers' salaries; their rank-and-file members just won't let them. Published June 11, 2019
Anti-lobbying bill by Cruz, Ocasio-Cortez a pipe dream, analysts say
When Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said they might be able to strike a deal on anti-lobbying legislation, it was either going to be the greatest bill ever -- or an unworkable pipe dream. Published June 6, 2019
Democrats demand Trump back down on July 4th rally
Key House Democrats on Thursday demanded that President Trump rescind his plans to hold a Fourth of July rally on the National Mall, saying he risks poisoning what has always been a politics-free celebration of the country's founding. Published June 6, 2019
Warren, Jayapal want probe into Kelly's position with company running immigrant shelters
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Pramila Jayapal said Thursday they want to investigate former White House chief of staff John Kelly's new position on the board of directors for a company that runs migrant shelters. Published June 6, 2019
Nancy Pelosi says impeachment process is misunderstood, dismisses talk of divisions in party
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday the House will vote to hold Trump officials in contempt of Congress, but she defended her slower approach to impeachment, saying much of the country doesn't understand the process. Published June 5, 2019
Where's the outrage? Democrats want Mueller to turn 448-page report into must-see TV
Congressional Democrats say former special counsel Robert Mueller's report on President Trump is damning -- but not enough people have read it to be outraged. Published June 4, 2019
Two more former Trump aides defy subpoenas
The White House has told Hope Hicks and Annie Donaldson, two top former presidential advisors, not to turn over documents Congressional Democrats have subpoenaed, saying President Trump needs to have a chance to look over the materials and see if any of them should be protected by executive privilege. Published June 4, 2019
Impeachment not Democratic voters' top concern
Democrats in Washington are increasingly antsy to begin impeachment of President Trump -- but voters back home seemed to have plenty of other things on their minds over the last week. Published June 2, 2019
Congressional Democrats push For the People Act to reform political campaigns, elections
Congressional Democrats say they have just the solution for Russia's nefarious activities in the 2016 presidential election, which special counsel Robert Mueller warned the country about Wednesday. Published May 30, 2019
AOC, Ted Cruz may join forces for lobbyist-ban bill: 'The Swamp would hate it'
Liberal lighting-rod Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and conservative champion Sen. Ted Cruz found common ground on Twitter Thursday in vowing to impose restrictions on former members of Congress who become lobbyists. Published May 30, 2019
Fight for D.C. statehood gets new push from Democrats
The D.C. statehood effort got new life Thursday, when longtime skeptic House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer threw his support behind the idea and fellow Democrats pledged hearings to advance the issue. Published May 30, 2019
Nancy Pelosi pushes back on impeachment demands
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tamped down on growing demands for impeachment Wednesday, saying most Democrats want to keep investigating but aren't yet backing the ouster of President Trump. Published May 29, 2019
Rep. Rashida Tlaib's impeachment resolution gains support
Rep. Rashida Tlaib's impeachment inquiry has earned new backing over the last week, with two more Democrats signing up as co-sponsors and a third saying he'll sign on soon. Published May 29, 2019
'False narrative': Justin Amash accuses William Barr of misrepresenting Mueller report
Rebellious GOP Rep. Justin Amash launched a new series of attacks Tuesday against Attorney General William P. Barr, accusing him of intentionally misconstruing special counsel Robert Mueller's final report. Published May 28, 2019
Republicans block Democrats' second attempt to pass $19 billion disaster bill
Democrats attempted Tuesday to push an emergency disaster aid bill through Congress for a second time but met with a Republican objection, meaning it likely will be next week before House Speaker Nancy Pelosi can muster the votes. Published May 28, 2019
Capitol Hill lawmakers working to update how bills are drafted, published
"Schoolhouse Rock!" taught generations what it takes for a bill — how it hopes and prays that it will — to make it from Capitol Hill to the president's desk. But members of Congress are looking to update that lesson for the 21st century. Published May 27, 2019
Democrats declare 'war' on GOP over abortion bills
Democrats declared "war" Thursday against Republican-led states approving new abortion restrictions, and announced legislation to codify abortion rights in federal law. Published May 23, 2019
