'Enjoy the basement!' New California members of Congress move in to Capitol — as the old move out
While incoming members pick paint and drapes for their new offices, departing members are shoved into a collective basement ...
Congress has always been weird about the bathrooms, and other places
Ever since the first woman was elected to Congress in 1917 and the first Black man in 1929, the nation’s leaders have struggled to let newcomers feel comfortable.
Republican’s effort to block first transgender House member from using women’s bathrooms brings campaign issue to the Capitol
On one side of the Capitol, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace vowed to “stand in the way” of Democratic Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, ...
Rep. Nancy Mace says Capitol restroom bill targeted 1st transgender member of Congress
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace said Tuesday that the bill she introduced to ban transgender women f rom using women's restrooms ...
A Rite of Passage for Congressional Newcomers: Picking an Office
Since 1906, new members of Congress have drawn lots to choose their new homes on Capitol Hill. Staff and lawmakers often ...
Congress needs to reclaim its role in policymaking
The 119th Congress will be the first to begin since the Supreme Court overturned its 1984 Chevron decision, and their are ...
Republicans inch closer to US House majority, full control of Congress
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Tuesday inched closer to winning a majority in the House of ...