Bill introduced to award 1980 'Miracle On Ice' US hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals
Read full article: Bill introduced to award 1980 'Miracle On Ice' US hockey team with Congressional Gold MedalsA bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 “Miracle on Ice" Olympic hockey team.
Democrats weigh Biden's impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majority
Read full article: Democrats weigh Biden's impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majorityDemocratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has a one-word answer on whether President Joe Biden is a liability for the most vulnerable House Democrats seeking reelection.
Biden's support on Capitol Hill grimly uncertain. A seventh Democrat says he should drop out
Read full article: Biden's support on Capitol Hill grimly uncertain. A seventh Democrat says he should drop outThe mood on Capitol Hill has turned grim as Democrats wrestled over President Joe Biden’s reelection.
Paul Pelosi attack highlights rising threats to lawmakers
Read full article: Paul Pelosi attack highlights rising threats to lawmakersIt’s something that goes along with being a member of Congress, no matter your party or your status: constant threats to your life, and the unshakeable feeling that they're only getting worse.
In their own words: House lawmakers remember Jan. 6
Read full article: In their own words: House lawmakers remember Jan. 6Around three dozen Democrats were trapped in the House gallery on Jan. 6 after the rest of their colleagues had been evacuated, ducking beneath their seats as supporters of former President Donald Trump laid siege.
Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress
Read full article: Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies CongressWASHINGTON – “Where are they?” a Trump supporter demanded in a crowd of dozens roaming the halls of the Capitol, bearing Trump flags and pounding on doors. On Wednesday, hallowed spaces of American democracy, one after another, yielded to the occupation of Congress. Trump told his morning crowd at the Ellipse that he would go with them to the Capitol, but he didn’t. Video footage also showed officers letting people calmly walk out the doors of the Capitol despite the rioting and vandalism. Shortly after being told to put on gas masks, most members were quickly escorted out of the chamber.