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Democratic US Rep. John Sarbanes of Maryland says he will not seek reelection in 2024
Democratic U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes of Maryland will not seek reelection in 2024, choosing to depart his seat after 18 years. Sarbanes has represented Maryland’s traditionally blue 3rd congressional district since 2007. He said in a statement Thursday that he wants to return to working in different areas of public service, like nonprofits and volunteer work. Sarbanes said he is...
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House rejects amendment to add new flights at Reagan National Airport
Some lawmakers said adding more flights out of Reagan National Airport would be a win for flyers, while others said it would cause more delays at an already busy airport. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports on the late-night vote.
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House Republicans seek new restrictions on DC laws
U.S. House Republicans are trying to implement restrictions in D.C. on everything from physician-assisted suicide and traffic cameras to police funding.
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House GOP targets DC with new restrictive measures
House Republicans are taking aim at D.C. laws again, trying to implement restrictions on everything from physician-assisted suicide and traffic cameras to police funding. News 4’s Mark Segraves reports on what changes D.C. residents could face if the GOP succeeds.
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House GOP seeks tighter voting rules in DC; Democrats warn it's a model for national restrictions
Republicans who control the U.S. House of Representatives are making a pitch to overhaul how elections are run in the District of Columbia. They are employing a conservative playbook to tighten voting rules that has been used in Georgia, Texas and other GOP-controlled states. Democrats characterized the effort as an abuse of the authority Congress has over the District and...
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House Republicans want to change DC's election laws
Republican members of Congress want to change how D.C. residents vote. The Constitution gives states the responsibility of overseeing local and federal elections. Congress can’t legislate how individual states conduct elections. As D.C. is not a state, Congress has authority over local laws, including D.C.’s election laws. House Republicans proposed a new bill they say would act as a...
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House GOP to hold hearing on DC elections
Republicans in Congress are trying to change the way D.C. residents are allowed to vote. It’s the panel’s latest attempt to criticize the city’s affairs. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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House Oversight Chair Questions $1.3 Million in Payments to Hunter Biden and Relatives
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said he had national security concerns about the payments to the president’s son, brother and daughter-in-law.
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House Votes to Block 2 DC Bills: The News4 Rundown
The Republican-led House shot down two new D.C. laws. News4 breaks down what it means and what happens next.
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House GOP Votes to Overturn DC Criminal Code, Voting Law Changes
In back-to-back votes, the House voted Thursday to overturn a sweeping rewrite of the criminal code passed by the D.C. Council last year and a new law that would grant noncitizens the right to vote in local elections. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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House Votes to Overturn DC Criminal Code and Voting Laws
The Republican-held House has launched the first salvo in what could be a long-running feud with the District of Columbia over self-government in the nation’s capital. In back-to-back votes, the House voted to overturn a sweeping rewrite of the criminal code passed by the City Council last year and a new local law that grants noncitizens the right to vote...
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House GOP Plans ‘Disapproval' Votes on DC Laws
House Republicans have taken the first procedural step to try to block two new D.C. laws from taking effect. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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No Dad Jokes Here: Newly Launched Congressional Dads Caucus to Focus on Policies for Working Families
A group of House Democrats announced Thursday they were forming the Congressional Dads Caucus to focus on family issues.
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How Will a GOP-Controlled House Impact DC? Del. Norton Concerned
The Republican-led House and the speaker drama could mean new efforts by lawmakers to get involved in D.C. affairs.
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New Republican-Led House Sparks DC Home Rule Concerns
The Republican-led House and the speaker drama could mean new efforts by lawmakers to get involved in D.C. affairs.
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Congressman Wears Baby in Carrier During House Speaker Votes: ‘Guys Need to Do Our Part'
Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) took care of his 4-month old son during the hours-long process on Capitol Hill.
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Biden on Speaker Votes: ‘It's Embarrassing For the Country'
President Joe Biden shared his thoughts on the House of Representatives inability to select a Speaker, saying “to be able to have a Congress that can’t function is embarrassing.”
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NY Rep.-Elect George Santos Admits Lies, Says, ‘We Do Stupid Things in Life'
The Nassau County GOP is expected to release a statement Tuesday on the controversy surrounding Rep.-elect George Santos, R-N.Y., who admitted a day ago that he lied about his job experience and college education during his successful campaign for a seat in the U.S. House.
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Virginia Rep. Donald McEachin Dies at 61 After Cancer Battle
McEachin, a Democrat who represented a district stretching from Richmond to the North Carolina line, was first elected to Congress in 2016.