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Bertie Bowman, longest-serving African-American congressional staffer, dies at 92

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Bertie Bowman, longest-serving African-American congressional staffer, dies at 92

Analysis: Congratulations — or should it be condolences, Mr. Speaker?

Analysis: Congratulations — or should it be condolences, Mr. Speaker?

After Biden meeting, new Speaker Johnson says GOP won’t abandon Ukraine but will aid Israel first

After Biden meeting, new Speaker Johnson says GOP won’t abandon Ukraine but will aid Israel first

Rep. John Sarbanes won’t seek reelection in 2024

Rep. John Sarbanes won’t seek reelection in 2024

Md. lawmakers among those pushing for federal action on retail theft

Md. lawmakers among those pushing for federal action on retail theft

New US House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one

New US House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one

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Rep. Bowman of New York charged with misdemeanor, to pay fine after triggering House fire alarm

Rep. Bowman of New York charged with misdemeanor, to pay fine after triggering House fire alarm

Mike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected House speaker as GOP moves past chaos

Mike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected House speaker as GOP moves past chaos

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal, desperate to end chaos

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal, desperate to end chaos

What role should Congress play in regulating artificial intelligence?

What role should Congress play in regulating artificial intelligence?

Md. Gov. Wes Moore endorses Angela Alsobrooks in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

Md. Gov. Wes Moore endorses Angela Alsobrooks in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

Sen. Menendez enters not guilty plea to a new conspiracy charge

Sen. Menendez enters not guilty plea to a new conspiracy charge

House GOP Whip Tom Emmer moves to lock in support for speakership amid crowded field

House GOP Whip Tom Emmer moves to lock in support for speakership amid crowded field

Analysis: House Republicans are a House divided

Analysis: House Republicans are a House divided

House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker, stumbling back to square one

House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker, stumbling back to square one

Will Jawando drops out of US Senate race

Will Jawando drops out of US Senate race

GOP’s Jordan says he’s still running for House gavel, but plan for a temporary speaker falls flat

GOP’s Jordan says he’s still running for House gavel, but plan for a temporary speaker falls flat

GOP’s Jim Jordan fails again on vote for House speaker as frustrated Republicans search for options

GOP’s Jim Jordan fails again on vote for House speaker as frustrated Republicans search for options

Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forgo run for governor and seek congressional seat

Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forgo run for governor and seek congressional seat

Biden’s pick to be ambassador to Israel tells senators he’ll ensure the US ally ‘has what it needs’

Biden’s pick to be ambassador to Israel tells senators he’ll ensure the US ally ‘has what it needs’

Republicans reject Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on a first ballot, signaling more turmoil ahead

Republicans reject Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on a first ballot, signaling more turmoil ahead

What will Virginia elections tell us about 2024?

What will Virginia elections tell us about 2024?

Political Notes: Alsobrooks and Trone tout endorsements, Dominguez hits the road, Dems acting chair promotes fundraiser

Political Notes: Alsobrooks and Trone tout endorsements, Dominguez hits the road, Dems acting chair promotes fundraiser

Victims of crime in DC tell Congress their stories during a hearing on Capitol Hill

Victims of crime in DC tell Congress their stories during a hearing on Capitol Hill

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