Tag: United States Congress
Democratic Rep. Vela of Texas won’t run again in 2022
AUSTIN, Texas — Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela of Texas announced Monday that he will not seek reelection to his congressional district on the southern...
Buttigieg campaign manager picked to lead Indiana Democrats
INDIANAPOLIS — The manager of former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s surprising 2020 presidential campaign now faces the daunting task of rebuilding the Indiana...
Mexico probe links border governor to luxury properties
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s agency for curbing money laundering said Friday the governor of the northern border state of Tamaulipas owns a large number...
Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON — The mood is so bad at the U.S. Capitol that a Democratic congressman recently let an elevator pass him by rather than...
Brooks teasing possible Senate run at planned campaign rally
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, teasing the announcement of a possible run for U.S. Senate, has scheduled a Monday campaign rally...
Redistricting data may be ready a month early, in old format
States under pressure to redraw congressional and legislature districts but facing a delay in the release of the needed data may be able to...
Biden to meet with Stacey Abrams on trip to Georgia
During his visit to Atlanta on Friday, President Joe Biden will meet with former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, who has been widely credited...
House scuttles GOP attempt to boot Swalwell from intel panel
WASHINGTON — The House has dismissed a Republican attempt to remove California Rep. Eric Swalwell from the House intelligence panel over his contact more...
House OKs Dems’ immigration bills for Dreamers, farm workers
WASHINGTON — The House has voted to unlatch a gateway to citizenship for young Dreamers, migrant farm workers and immigrants who’ve fled war or...
Biden, Harris visit spotlights Asian Americans’ influence
ATLANTA — For Asian Americans, 2020 was a year of political success and newfound influence. But it was also a time of vulnerability to...
