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Environment May 2, 2016

Rep wants gov’t to compensate more landowners for cost of regulations

A New York Republican lawmaker wants to make it easier for people who have lost revenue as a result of government regulation to seek compensation.

Domestic Policies May 2, 2016

House passes abortion bill after earlier stumble

As thousands of abortion foes surged through the city on their annual protest march to the Supreme Court, Republicans muscled legislation through the House on Thursday tightening federal restrictions on abortions. The vote came after internal divisions forced them into an embarrassing fumble of a similar bill.

Domestic Policies May 2, 2016

House heads to vote on border security bill

The House is moving toward a vote on a bill aimed at securing the U.S. border with Mexico, as majority Republicans seek to demonstrate that they can chart their own course on immigration -- not just oppose President Barack Obama.

Regulation May 2, 2016

House passes bill easing regulations on financial sector

The House passed a bill Wednesday to ease the landmark law reining in banks and Wall Street, advancing a key Republican priority more than six years after a financial crisis brought on the Great Recession.

Domestic Policies May 2, 2016

Dems pitch controversial plan to tax Wall Street, to pay for new middle-class credit

Influential Democrats are pushing a new plan to give middle-class Americans a big tax break, but only by imposing a new tax on Wall Street traders and other top earners -- drawing a rebuke from majority Republicans who say the proposal would hurt the economy.

Domestic Policies May 2, 2016

House approves ObamaCare bill despite veto threat

The House voted Thursday to curb a provision in ObamaCare that some lawmakers say is hurting the job market, as the new Republican-controlled Congress moved quickly to challenge the administration on several fronts.

Domestic Policies May 2, 2016

House passes bill to renew terror insurance program

The House passed long-sought legislation Wednesday to renew the federal program that props up the private market for insurance against terrorist attacks.

Veterans May 2, 2016

House bill: Firms could skirt health law by hiring vets

On the new Congress' first day, the House unanimously approved Republican legislation Tuesday making it easier for smaller companies to avoid providing health care coverage to their workers by hiring veterans.

Legislation April 28, 2016

House backs bill to use testimonials to combat terrorism

The House passed a bill Tuesday requiring the Department of Homeland Security to usetestimonials from former extremists and other social media messages to combat "Hollywood-style propaganda" used by the Islamic State and other militant groups to recruit new members.

Legislation April 28, 2016

Brussels attacks reignite Syrian refugee debate on Capitol Hill

The Brussels terror attacks that killed at least 31 people Tuesday have reignited the debate on Capitol Hill over the Obama administration’s plans to let in thousands more Syrian refugees, amid fears the Islamic State could use the opening to enter and threaten the homeland.

Threats April 28, 2016

House declares ISIS committing genocide against Christians, other minorities

The House approved a resolution Monday that declares the Islamic State is committing genocide against Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East -- putting even more pressure on the Obama administration to do the same ahead of a deadline later this week.