John Bresnahan
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Rep. Swalwell says Trump criticism behind spy story
The California Democrat says the president is trying to make him look bad. → Read More
Republicans dash to defend perilous 2022 Senate map
GOP leadership is moving quickly to lock down incumbents in key swing states. → Read More
Pelosi formally seeks another 2 years as speaker
"I am writing to request your support to be re-elected as Speaker." → Read More
No apologies: McConnell says Barrett a ‘huge success for the country’
The GOP leader told POLITICO the Supreme Court confirmation would also boost his embattled Senate majority. → Read More
Pelosi holds firm grip on power as Dems dream of a sweep
The speaker will coast to another term — but won't say if it's her last. → Read More
McCarthy locking up support despite fears of GOP losses
The minority leader is sealing up support to remain the top House Republican, but others in GOP leadership may not be as safe. → Read More
Battle for Senate spills into Barrett hearing
Both parties are looking past the Supreme Court fight, with an eye on November. → Read More
Amy Coney Barrett push papers over rift between Trump and GOP
Republicans are resisting Trump on stimulus and fear he may sink their Senate majority. → Read More
Trump ends coronavirus relief talks amid stalemate with Pelosi
Democrats and Republicans will now battle over who is to blame while millions of Americans continue to suffer financial hardship. → Read More
Vulnerable Senate Republicans raise alarm over coronavirus impasse
They're not, however, blaming Mitch McConnell for the stalled talks. → Read More
Thousands of aviation layoffs loom amid a dysfunctional Congress
Standalone bills to extend payroll support for aviation workers have gone nowhere in either chamber. → Read More
Pelosi and Mnuchin make one final attempt at Covid talks before elections
Top Democrats spent much of the weekend and Monday finalizing a roughly $2.2 trillion relief package. → Read More
Senate Judiciary panel staffs up for Barrett fight
Both sides have added more than 20 staff members so far with more expected to come. → Read More
Pelosi begins mustering Democrats for possible House decision on presidency
The speaker sent a letter emphasizing local races, in case a tie in the Electoral College requires state delegations to vote. → Read More
Pelosi preps new coronavirus relief plan amid stalled talks
Vulnerable House Democrats have been pushing the speaker for more action before heading home to campaign. → Read More
‘The hits just keep coming’: Congress stumbles from crisis to crisis
Lawmakers had faced a shutdown, impeachment and pandemic. Now, they're in a Supreme Court fight with epic ramifications. → Read More
Democrats worry Feinstein can't handle Supreme Court battle
Colleagues fear the oldest senator may struggle to lead Democrats on the Judiciary Committee. → Read More
House Democrats pushing Dec. 11 funding date for stopgap measure
The legislation would tee up a spending standoff during a lame-duck session of Congress. → Read More
'Nothing is off the table': Supreme Court fight could reshape the Senate
Democrats are vowing to hit back at Republicans if they fill the vacant Supreme Court seat before January. → Read More
Congress starts its weekend no closer to a coronavirus deal
Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on an agreement, with little time left before lawmakers hit the campaign trail. → Read More