Scott Wong
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Republicans take the rare step of censuring Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-era probes
Schiff, D-Calif., will be required to stand on the House floor and receive a formal reprimand. The resolution also directs the Ethics Committee to launch an investigation into Schiff. → Read More
Republicans angry with McCarthy over debt deal join Democrats to block gas stove bills
“We’re concerned that the fundamental commitments that allowed Kevin McCarthy to assume the speakership have been violated," Rep. Matt Gaetz said. → Read More
House lawmakers to host bipartisan dinner with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Altman, whose company is the developer of ChatGPT, will also testify for the first time on Capitol Hill next week to discuss how to regulate artificial intelligence. → Read More
White House backs bipartisan bill that could be used to ban TikTok
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a sweeping bill Tuesday that would allow the federal government to regulate and even ban foreign-produced technology, including TikTok. → Read More
Biden strikes campaign tones in speech to House Democrats
President Biden hasn’t announced whether he’s running for a second term, but his address to a gathering of House Democrats sounded a lot like a stump speech. → Read More
Biden and House Democrats head to Baltimore to plot 2024 strategy
The president will speak at the annual House Democratic retreat as the party works on a message that celebrates its legislative victories and can win back the House. → Read More
Momentum builds in Congress to crack down on TikTok
Lawmakers from both parties have increased their scrutiny of the app, with some backing a national ban to counter China as others probe its effects on young people. → Read More
Congress has had a hands-off approach to Big Tech. Will the AI arms race be any different?
Washington has long balked at regulating Silicon Valley. But as ChatGPT gains popularity, tech-savvy lawmakers are pushing Congress to put limits on artificial intelligence. → Read More
Republicans vote to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee
Republicans voted to oust Omar over past antisemitic remarks shortly after she signed onto a resolution recognizing Israel as a "legitimate" ally and condemning antisemitism. → Read More
Heating up: Bipartisan duo Manchin and Cruz pitch bill to defend gas stoves
The powerful senators will roll out the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, which would bar the Consumer Product Safety Commission from using federal funding to ban new or existing gas stoves. → Read More
What the 21 McCarthy holdouts got in committee assignments
Nearly two dozen House Republicans prevented Kevin McCarthy from quickly securing the speaker’s gavel. Some made out better than others in committee seats. → Read More
Embattled Rep. Santos awarded seats on Science and Small Business committees
Some Republicans had called for the New York Republican to be barred from all committees after lying about major parts of his personal biography. → Read More
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar receive committee assignments after Democrats kicked them off
While holding the majority in 2021, House Democrats removed Greene and Gosar from their assigned committees due to controversial posts they made on social media. → Read More
McCarthy says embattled Rep. Santos should not be seated on top committees
The speaker did not embrace calls for Santos' resignation. Members of both parties warn that placing Santos on key committees could be a national security risk. → Read More
NY Republican leaders call on GOP Rep. George Santos to resign over campaign lies
Nassau County GOP officials called on newly elected Rep. George Santos, the Republican who admitted to lying about key details of his background, to resign. → Read More
Progressive Katie Porter announces Senate bid amid uncertainty over Feinstein's future
“Especially in times like these, California needs a warrior in Washington. That’s exactly why I’m announcing my candidacy,” Porter said in a video announcing her Senate campaign. → Read More
After brutal five-day speaker fight, Republicans now try to govern
The new House Republican majority returned to Washington Monday night to adopt rules for this Congress. But McCarthy's deal with the far right is causing some friction. → Read More
McCarthy makes concessions heading into third day of House voting for speaker
GOP leader Kevin McCarthy gave in to key demands from conservative rebels, including making it easier to oust a sitting speaker. Those concessions could alienate moderate allies. → Read More
House Republicans quit for the day after McCarthy loses sixth speaker vote
The California Republican and his allies met Wednesday night with conservatives who have continued to deny him the speaker's gavel. They did not appear to reach an agreement. → Read More
Four major battles facing Congress in 2023
From a fight for speaker and government shutdowns to debt ceiling increases and GOP investigations of the Biden administration, it promises to be a contentious year on the Hill. → Read More