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The accusations of sexual harassment against Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., would have promptly gotten him fired had he been an anchor on Fox News or NBC, Patricia Murphy writes. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Report: Second Former Staffer Accuses Conyers of Harassment

By Eric Garcia
Posted November 28, 2017 at 7:58am
Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen didn’t tell leadership or the NRCC she was leaving before making her announcement. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Pulling Out of Politics: How Members Retire From the Hill

By Bridget Bowman and Simone Pathé
Posted November 28, 2017 at 5:05am
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., had been scheduled to attend a White House meeting today, but the Democrats have said they don’t see the point, given the president’s taunting. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Democrats Hold Cards on Year-End Talks With Trump, GOP

By John T. Bennett
Posted November 28, 2017 at 5:03am
The Senate faces a deadline crunch on taxes this week so it can turn to another deadline on appropriations next week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Looming Spending Deadline Leads to Tax Consideration Crunch

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted November 28, 2017 at 5:02am
Illinois Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez, seen last year with New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez, is expected to announce his retirement Tuesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Report: Rep. Luis Gutiérrez Won’t Run for Re-Election

By Simone Pathé
Posted November 27, 2017 at 10:23pm
Republicans want to talk about taxes this week, but other topics are competing for attention. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

‘Tax Week’ Starts With a Wacky Day at White House

By John T. Bennett
Posted November 27, 2017 at 5:18pm

During Native American Event, Trump Drops ‘Pocahontas’ Quip

By John T. Bennett
Posted November 27, 2017 at 3:23pm
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken speaks to reporters Monday outside his office in the Hart Building on Monday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Franken Gives No Indication He Will Step Aside Amid Sexual Misconduct Accusations

By Griffin Connolly
Posted November 27, 2017 at 1:29pm
Attorney Lisa Bloom caught heat from feminists when she briefly represented producer Harvey Weinstein against allegations of sexual harassment and assault. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images file photo)

Lawyer Wants Conyers to Release Accuser From Confidentiality Agreement

By Griffin Connolly
Posted November 27, 2017 at 12:20pm
North Carolina Rep. Robert Pittenger, speaking to reporters in the Capitol earlier this month, is launching a TV ad campaign running through Christmas. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Just in Time for Christmas, Robert Pittenger Primary Ads Get Religious

By Simone Pathé
Posted November 27, 2017 at 11:02am