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Nancy Pelosi, who has been the top House Democrat since 2003, is facing a challenge from Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan. (CQ Roll Call file photo)

Challenger Pits Pelosi Against Rank-and-File Democrats

By Rema Rahman
Posted November 30, 2016 at 5:00am
North Carolina Rep. G.K. Butterfield, who is also the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, won’t publicly say whom he supports in the contested election for minority leader. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Divisions in Black Caucus Over Minority Leader Pick?

By Rema Rahman
Posted November 29, 2016 at 11:04pm
North Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows, left, is running for House Freedom Caucus chairman since Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan has decided not to seek another term atop the conservative caucus. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

House Freedom Caucus Elects Board Members, Meadows to Run for Chairman

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted November 29, 2016 at 10:07pm
Nancy Pelosi faces Ohio’s Tim Ryan for the House Democratic leadership position on Wednesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Pelosi Has Support of Four-Fifths of Members Needed to Beat Tim Ryan

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted November 29, 2016 at 9:26pm
African-American staffers are encouraging Senate offices to diversify. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Black Senate Staffers Push for More Diversity

By Bridget Bowman
Posted November 29, 2016 at 7:09pm
Rep. Sander M. Levin, D-Mich., will not seek re-election to the ranking member’s position on the Ways and Means Committee. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Levin Leaving Top Democrat Post on Ways and Means Committee

By Alan Ota
Posted November 29, 2016 at 7:03pm
Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., was declared the winner of the 49th District race three weeks after Election Day. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Doug Applegate Isn’t Done with Darrell Issa

By Simone Pathé
Posted November 29, 2016 at 6:06pm
Former Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel, seen here during her 2014 Senate campaign, is considering running for Rep. Tom Price’s seat if he’s confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Special Election to Replace Price Could Present Opportunity for Georgia Democrats

By Simone Pathé
Posted November 29, 2016 at 5:51pm
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Democrats Voting on Pelosi Are Older But Not Long-Tenured

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted November 29, 2016 at 3:27pm
Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles E. Grassley, left, meets with attorney general nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama in his Capitol Hill office on Tuesday. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

GOP Plans Swift Confirmation for Sessions as Attorney General

By Todd Ruger
Posted November 29, 2016 at 2:11pm