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Jun 25
Congress struggles to pass immigration bill
ABC News chief legal analyst Dan Abrams weighs in on Trump's executive order to reunite families and the potential trouble it's facing in the courts.
Jun 25
May 5
Under Trump, Congress has expanded use of controversial legislative tool to 'tear down’ regulations
The Republican-led Congress is poised to use a controversial and, prior to the Trump administration, rarely used legislative tool to dismantle consumer protections.
May 5
Apr 2
Facing long odds, potential Speaker Ryan challenger sees uptick in fundraising
Ironworker Randy Bryce raised $2.1 million in the first quarter of 2018.
Apr 2
Mar 27
GOP Rep. Ryan Costello to retire, boosting Democratic hopes of taking his House seat
Costello cited a number of factors in his decision, including the newly-redrawn map of House seats in Pennsylvania that made his district more Democratic and the current political climate.
Mar 27
Feb 7
Senate leaders announce 2-year budget deal
"This bill represents a significant bipartisan step forward," said Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Feb 7
Feb 7
Senate leaders reach sweeping spending deal
This sweeping agreement does not, however, address immigration.
Feb 7
Feb 7
House passes rollback of Obama-era menu labeling rules
Critics say the menu nutrition rules are a burden on restaurants.
Feb 7
Feb 1
Train packed with Congress members, staff and family slams into truck
One person was killed and several others, including Congressman Jason Lewis, were taken to the hospital.
Feb 1
Jan 20
How a government shutdown could affect Americans
The U.S. Postal Service and air traffic controllers would still operate during a shutdown but nearly 2 million federal employees would be without pay or have their paychecks delayed.
Jan 20
Jan 20
House passes stopgap spending bill, Senate fate uncertain
Senate Democrats have pledged to oppose the bill unless it includes protections for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Jan 20
Jan 18
Negotiations slow as government shutdown looms
ABC News' Mary Bruce and Jon Karl report on last-minute efforts by the White House and lawmakers to reach a deal to keep the government running.
Jan 18
Jan 16
Government shutdown looms with no DACA deal in sight
Congress has until midnight Friday to strike a deal on government funding.
Jan 16
Jan 14
ANALYSIS: Republican strategists say Democrats virtually certain to win House in 2018
Prominent Republicans say privately Democrats virtually certain to win House.
Jan 14
Jan 3
Doug Jones, Tina Smith sworn in to US Senate
Democrats Doug Jones and Tina Smith have been sworn in as the next senators from Alabama and Minnesota, respectively.
Jan 3
Jan 3
Minnesota's Tina Smith replaces Al Franken in Senate, marking record number of 22 female senators
After Smith is sworn-in, the Senate will have a record number of women serving.
Jan 3
Jan 2
What's on Congress' already-lengthy to-do list
Here’s a look at what we already know is on Congress’ 2018 to-do and wish lists.
Jan 2
Dec 22
Congress averts government shutdown
Congress passed a month-long extension to fund the government through Jan. 19, and passed a short-term extension to the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Dec 22
Dec 9
GOP Rep. Franks, who discussed surrogacy with staffers, resigns
The congressman said he discussed surrogacy with staff members.
Dec 9
Dec 8
Congress passes stopgap measure to avoid government shutdown
ABC News' Jon Karl reports on Congress' short-term funding measure, plus Trump administration officials casting doubt on sending U.S. athletes to the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Dec 8
Dec 8
Congress passes 2-week stopgap to avoid government shutdown
Funding was expected to run out Friday evening.
Dec 8
Dec 6
Rep. Conyers announces he's retiring, endorses son to fill seat
Conyers made the announcement on a Michigan radio show.
Dec 6
Dec 5
Rep. Conyers announces he's retiring today, endorses son to fill seat
Currently facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment, veteran Congressman Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., announced he is retiring today.
Dec 5
Dec 5
Veteran Rep. John Conyers announces he is retiring
"The View" co-hosts react to Conyers' resignation amid harassment claims.
Dec 5
Dec 2
Conyers to decide on future in Congress in coming days, attorney says
Conyers' attorney said the decision will be coming in the next few days.
Dec 2
Dec 1
Since 2012, Congress has paid out $84,000 to settle one sexual harassment claim
Congress has paid out $84,000 to settle one sexual harassment claim
Dec 1
Nov 28
Congress returns to Capitol Hill to address misconduct allegations
Franken apologizes once again, while Conyers and Moore deny all claims.
Nov 28
Nov 27
Conyers steps aside as ranking member of Judiciary Committee amid sexual harassment allegations
Conyers faces allegations of sexual harassment.
Nov 27
Nov 26
Sexual harassment policy in Congress designed to 'protect the harasser': Congresswoman
Rep. Jackie Speier also said she is not ready to ask Rep. Conyers to step down.
Nov 26
Nov 16
New move aims to tackle sexual harassment in Congress
Legislation was proposed to require training and reform the process for filing complaints.
Nov 16
Nov 14
Congresswoman warns of groping on House floor and other sexual harassment on Capitol Hill
There was a hearing to review sexual assault policy in the House.
Nov 14
Nov 10
Senate passes mandatory sexual harassment training
Republican senators Klobuchar and Grassley authored the legislation.
Nov 10
Nov 9
Trump critic Sen. Corker to hold hearing on president's authority to launch nuclear attack
Corker got into a bitter feud with Trump last month.
Nov 9
Oct 16
Republican-led Congress faces legislative battles
Leader Mitch McConnell as Republican lawmakers face a to-do list that includes tax reform, DACA, health care the Iran deal and more.
Oct 16
Sep 6
Congress has heavy workload
Before the DACA decision, Congress already had much to do, with Hurricane Harvey relief, raising the debt limit, tax overhaul and more.
Sep 6
Aug 29
Freedom Caucus chair: Border funding can wait to avoid shutdown
Rep. Mark Meadows joined ABC News' "Powerhouse Politics" podcast this week.
Aug 29
Aug 8
Debt limit may be biggest test for House Speaker Paul Ryan's leadership
Ryan's speakership is on the line as wary conservatives watch his next move.
Aug 8
Aug 7
Rep. Tom Cole: 'It's certainly the summer of our discontent'
Cole said health care was a "huge setback" on ABC News' "Powerhouse Politics."
Aug 7
Aug 4
In 1st session, Congress did more to curtail Trump authority than expand it
Topping the list are the sanctions on Russia that Trump begrudgingly approved.
Aug 4
Aug 1
Democrats plan to block possible Trump recess appointments
Democrats plan to hold pro forma sessions in the August recess.
Aug 1
Jun 21
Republican Karen Handel defends district in Georgia special election, beating Jon Ossoff
Democrat Jon Ossoff missed a chance to flip the seat in April's primary.
Jun 21
Jun 21
Greg Gianforte sworn in as Montana representative
Rep. Gianforte is sworn in as the newest member of Congress, a month after he body-slammed a reporter who had questioned him about the GOP health care bill.
Jun 21
Jun 21
ANALYSIS: What Handel's win and Ossoff's loss mean for Republicans and Democrats
ABC News' MaryAlice Parks breaks down the outcome of the special election.
Jun 21
Jun 21
Why the Georgia special election matters
ABC News' MaryAlice Parks explains why so much national attention is focused on Georgia's sixth congressional district.
Jun 21
Jun 21
The latest on the Georgia special election
ABC News' MaryAlice Parks gives an update from a Georgia polling station.
Jun 21
Jun 21
Ossoff, Handel face off in Georgia special election
ABC News' Steve Osunsami and MaryAlice Parks talk to voters in Georgia's 6th Congressional District.
Jun 21
Jun 21
Rep. Adam Kinzinger shares 'hateful, vitriolic' messages he received following Alexandria shooting
"We must rise above the angry rhetoric,"
Jun 21
Jun 16
Lawmakers turned ballplayers suit up for the big charity baseball game
After shooting in Alexandria yesterday, both sides of the aisle have put the focus on unity and raising money for good causes.
Jun 16
Jun 16
Lawmakers trade suits for uniforms at annual Congressional Baseball Game
The origins of the game date back over a century.
Jun 16
Jun 14
Congress reacts to White House budget proposal
White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney makes the case before Congress for the president's budget proposal.
Jun 14
Jun 3
Sen. Mike Lee blames Congress for Trump’s sluggish start: 'Look in the mirror'
Lee said he's "going to have a whole lot of other questions for [Comey]."
Jun 3