U.S. House of Representatives

15 House Democrats call on Biden to take border executive action

A group of House Democrats facing a tough campaign cycle has called on President Biden to take execu...

us | 5 months ago

Louisiana GOP officials ask U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in fight over congressional map

Washington — Republican officials in Louisiana asked the Supreme Court on Friday to step into a long...

us | 5 months ago

Biden asserts executive privilege over recording of interview with special counsel demanded by House Republicans

Washington — President Biden asserted executive privilege over audio recordings from an investigatio...

us | 4 months ago

Lawmakers pursue legislation that would make it illegal to share digitally altered images known as deepfake porn

Last year, there were more than 21,000 deepfake pornographic videos online — up more than 460% over ...

politics | 4 months ago

House Ethics Committee investigating indicted Rep. Henry Cuellar

Washington — The House Ethics Committee said Wednesday it will conduct its own investigation into De...

us | 4 months ago

House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over potential warrants for Israeli officials

Washington — The House passed a Republican-backed bill that would punish the International Criminal ...

world | 4 months ago

New York's handling of COVID nursing home deaths at center of Congressional hearing. Read former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's full opening statement.

NEW YORK -- Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of COVID in nursing homes was under scrutin...

politics | 4 months ago

Bob Good primary race still too close too call. Good signals he'll push for recount

As votes continue to be counted in Virginia's 5th District GOP congressional primary race, blows and...

us | 3 months ago

Republican effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt of Congress falls short

Washington –– A Republican-led effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt ...

us | 3 months ago

Some House Democrats want DNC to cancel early virtual vote that would formalize Biden's nomination

Some congressional Democrats have begun circulating a letter to Democratic National Committee member...

us | 2 months ago

House leaders announce members of bipartisan task force investigating Trump assassination attempt

Washington — House leaders on Monday announced the members of the bipartisan task force that will lo...

us | 2 months ago

George Santos set for federal fraud trial appearance on Monday. Here's the latest on a possible plea deal.

NEW YORK -- Disgraced former Congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday in federal...

us | 1 month ago

Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., longtime New Jersey congressman, dies at 87

PATERSON, N.J. -- Longtime New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. has died. His family announced his dea...

us | 1 month ago

Democrats hope Tim Walz brings boost in battleground congressional races

Nine days before Vice President Kamala Harris selected him to be her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Ti...

us | 1 month ago

In new memo, Democratic Congressional campaigns urge emphasis on message of "freedom"

In a campaign memo reviewed by CBS News, Democratic Congressional campaign operatives are encouragin...

us | 1 month ago

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo testifies before Congress about COVID nursing home deaths

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified before Congress about his administra...

us | 1 month ago