Senators vote to withhold their own pay during government shutdowns
The resolution prevents senators from getting paid during federal shutdowns, but ensures that they receive back pay after the government re-opens.
GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans faces backlash for agreeing with ‘cotton-picking’ comment about Hakeem Jeffries
Kiggans, one of Democrats’ top targets in November, later said she did not condone that racist phrase. One top Democrat has called on her to resign.
Republican Rep. Tom Kean’s two-month absence continues as House returns
The New Jersey Republican has not voted in the House since March 5, citing a “personal health matter.”
Graham Platner looks to unite Maine Democrats as ‘presumptive’ Senate nominee
Maine Democratic Party conventiongoers were relieved to focus on the general election, but some had mixed feelings about their prospects against GOP Sen. Susan…