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Democrats have asked Franking Commission Chairman Rodney Davis, shown here in 2014, to address complaints that the commission is unfairly blocking ads. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Franking Fracas Hits Open Enrollment Ads

By Lauren Clason
Posted November 20, 2017 at 5:04am
House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise embrace during a news conference in the Capitol after the House passed the the GOP’s tax overhaul bill Thursday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Tax Cut Bills Face Increasing Partisanship: Recent Tax Votes in One Chart

By Ryan Kelly
Posted November 20, 2017 at 5:03am
Rep. John Culberson of Texas said the White House’s most recent aid request “would sabotage what has been an incredible response by President Trump to Hurricane Harvey up to this point.” (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

New $44 Billion Disaster Aid Request Paltry, Lawmakers Say

By Jennifer Shutt
Posted November 17, 2017 at 3:18pm
Virginia Rep. Barbara Comstock speaks with reporters as she leaves the Capitol after voting for the GOP’s tax plan Thursday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

DCCC Launches Digital Ads Over GOP Tax Vote

By Simone Pathé
Posted November 17, 2017 at 2:50pm
Marie Newman is challenging Rep. Daniel Lipinski in the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 3rd District. (Courtesy Marie Newman/Twitter)

Gillibrand PAC Endorses Lipinski Primary Challenger in Illinois

By Simone Pathé
Posted November 17, 2017 at 1:00pm
President Donald Trump arrives for a meeting with the House Republican Conference in the Capitol on Thursday to discuss the GOP’s tax bill. White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly, far left, and House Sergeant-at-Arms Paul D. Irving, foreground, also appear. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

10 Things to Watch as the Tax Bill Moves Forward

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted November 17, 2017 at 11:00am
Rep. Dave Brat, R-Va., employs a communications consultant who trolls and talks down to his constituents on Facebook from her personal account. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Communications Aide Trolls Brat Critics on Facebook

By Griffin Connolly
Posted November 17, 2017 at 10:48am
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted against the GOP health care bill in July. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Murkowski Suggests Tax Vote Depends on Stabilizing Individual Health Insurance Market

By Joe Williams
Posted November 17, 2017 at 10:42am
Michigan Rep. Fred Upton will seek re-election instead of running for Senate. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Michigan’s Fred Upton Not Running for Senate

By Simone Pathé
Posted November 17, 2017 at 10:23am
New York Sen. Kristin Gillibrand said Thursday she thought it would have been "appropriate" for President Bill Clinton to step down after the Monica Lewinsky scandal. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Former Hillary Clinton Aide Blasts Gillibrand Over Bill Clinton Comments

By Griffin Connolly
Posted November 17, 2017 at 9:23am