"I am leaving because of a misogynistic culture", CA Rep. Katie Hill gives final speech as member of Congress
California Rep. Katie Hill gave her final speech on the House floor Thursday, blaming political opponents and a "misogynistic culture'' for sealing her fate.
California Rep. Katie Hill gave her final speech on the House floor Thursday, blaming political opponents and a "misogynistic culture'' for sealing her fate.
Democrats push impeachment rules package through House
The vote was a victory for majority Democrats, who will control the investigation in the House.
The vote was a victory for majority Democrats, who will control the investigation in the House.
Trump 2016 campaign adviser begins process to run for Hill's seat
A former Trump campaign aide who pleaded guilty to making false statements to FBI agents filed paperwork today to run for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Katie Hill.
A former Trump campaign aide who pleaded guilty to making false statements to FBI agents filed paperwork today to run for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Katie Hill.
Dems introduce resolution formalizing impeachment inquiry procedures
House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a resolution to formalize their impeachment inquiry and adopt rules to govern the proceedings, following sustained complaints by Republicans in Congress and the White House that the secretive inquiry hasn't followed past precedent and violates the president's due process rights.
House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a resolution to formalize their impeachment inquiry and adopt rules to govern the proceedings, following sustained complaints by Republicans in Congress and the White House that the secretive inquiry hasn't followed past precedent and violates the president's due process rights.
After resigning from Congress, Katie Hill vows to combat 'Revenge Porn'
One day after announcing her resignation from Congress amid allegations of a relationship with a staff member and the online release of explicit photos, Rep. Katie Hill, D-Santa Clarita, lashed out today at what she called a "revenge porn" campaign designed "to try to destroy me."
One day after announcing her resignation from Congress amid allegations of a relationship with a staff member and the online release of explicit photos, Rep. Katie Hill, D-Santa Clarita, lashed out today at what she called a "revenge porn" campaign designed "to try to destroy me."
Rep. Katie Hill of California resigns after revelations of an affair with campaign staffer
California Rep. Katie Hill (D-Agua Dulce) has resigned after it was revealed that she had an affair with a young female campaign staffer.
California Rep. Katie Hill (D-Agua Dulce) has resigned after it was revealed that she had an affair with a young female campaign staffer.
Scandal brings election risk for rising Democratic star Katie Hill
AGUA DULCE, Calif. (AP) — California U.S. Rep. Katie Hill has apologized to friends and supporters for engaging in an affair with a campaign staffer, but Susan Slates still feels let down by the 32-year-old Democrat who arrived in Congress just this year.
AGUA DULCE, Calif. (AP) — California U.S. Rep. Katie Hill has apologized to friends and supporters for engaging in an affair with a campaign staffer, but Susan Slates still feels let down by the 32-year-old Democrat who arrived in Congress just this year.
U.S. reduces immigration enforcement during California wildfires
The U.S. government says there will be no enforcement of immigration laws during California wildfire evacuations and relief efforts unless holding back on detaining someone would pose a serious public safety threat.
The U.S. government says there will be no enforcement of immigration laws during California wildfire evacuations and relief efforts unless holding back on detaining someone would pose a serious public safety threat.
Trump administration banning US flights to all Cuban cities but Havana
The Trump administration is banning U.S. flights to all Cuban cities but Havana in the latest move to roll back the Obama-era easing of relations, two people briefed on the matter said Friday.
The Trump administration is banning U.S. flights to all Cuban cities but Havana in the latest move to roll back the Obama-era easing of relations, two people briefed on the matter said Friday.
Point of View: High gas prices
Point of View: High gas prices
Point of View: High gas prices
Tim Ryan drops out of 2020 presidential race, announces House re-election campaign
Ohio Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan dropped out of the 2020 presidential race on Thursday and announced he will, instead, run for re-election for his congressional seat.
Ohio Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan dropped out of the 2020 presidential race on Thursday and announced he will, instead, run for re-election for his congressional seat.
House passes bill to make animal cruelty a federal felony in 'major step to end animal abuse'
A bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony was unanimously passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
A bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony was unanimously passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
House Ethics Committee begins investigation into Rep. Katie Hill
The House Ethics Committee announced Wednesday it has begun an investigation into Rep. Katie Hill, D-Santa Clarita, overallegations she had a relationship with a member of her staff.
The House Ethics Committee announced Wednesday it has begun an investigation into Rep. Katie Hill, D-Santa Clarita, overallegations she had a relationship with a member of her staff.
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for investigation of high gas prices
California's governor has asked the attorney general to investigate why the state's gas prices are so high, pointing to a new report suggesting big oil companies are "misleading and overcharging customers" by as much as $1 per gallon.
California's governor has asked the attorney general to investigate why the state's gas prices are so high, pointing to a new report suggesting big oil companies are "misleading and overcharging customers" by as much as $1 per gallon.
Trump likens House impeachment inquiry to 'a lynching'
President Donald Trump injected racial overtones into the House impeachment inquiry Tuesday by comparing the Democratic-led investigation into his handling of U.S. policy toward Ukraine to a "lynching." The highest-ranking African American in Congress warned Trump about making the comparison.
President Donald Trump injected racial overtones into the House impeachment inquiry Tuesday by comparing the Democratic-led investigation into his handling of U.S. policy toward Ukraine to a "lynching." The highest-ranking African American in Congress warned Trump about making the comparison.
One person detained after anti-Trump protest turns chaotic in Santa Monica
At least one person was detained after a protest against President Donald Trump on the Santa Monica Pier turned chaotic when the demonstrators were assaulted by a pro-Trump crowd, authorities said.
At least one person was detained after a protest against President Donald Trump on the Santa Monica Pier turned chaotic when the demonstrators were assaulted by a pro-Trump crowd, authorities said.
The Issue Is: Congressman Eric Swalwell; Tomi Lahren and Areva Martin showdown
Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-California) is on the House Intelligence Committee investigating the President.
Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-California) is on the House Intelligence Committee investigating the President.
Trump nominates Dan Brouillette to replace Energy Secretary Rick Perry
President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s deputy to lead the agency when Perry leaves later this year.
President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s deputy to lead the agency when Perry leaves later this year.
Vice President Pence says Turkey agrees to cease-fire in Syria
Vice President Mike Pence announced Thursday that the U.S. and Turkey had agreed to a five-day cease-fire in northern Syria to allow for a Kurdish withdrawal from a security zone roughly 20 miles south of the Turkish border, in what appeared to be a significant embrace of Turkey's position in the week-long conflict.
Vice President Mike Pence announced Thursday that the U.S. and Turkey had agreed to a five-day cease-fire in northern Syria to allow for a Kurdish withdrawal from a security zone roughly 20 miles south of the Turkish border, in what appeared to be a significant embrace of Turkey's position in the week-long conflict.
Powerful Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings has died
Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, a sharecropper's son who rose to become the powerful chairman of a U.S. House committee that investigated President Donald Trump, died early Thursday of complications from longstanding health issues, his office said. He was 68.
Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, a sharecropper's son who rose to become the powerful chairman of a U.S. House committee that investigated President Donald Trump, died early Thursday of complications from longstanding health issues, his office said. He was 68.