The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Gaetz’s status in the House and the Ethics Committee report

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) resigned from the House last week. That's the final one. Under House precedent, once you resign, that's it. Therefore, Gates cannot rescind his resignation from last week. He announced his resignation “effective immediately.” As previously reported, Gaetz may serve as a member of the new Congress. Mr. Gaetz has been […]

Trump’s team still hasn’t signed transition of power agreements, White House says

Trump and Vance's transition team have not yet signed the necessary documents to officially begin the transition, the White House said. “Our teams remain in contact,” Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Thursday, adding, “At this time…the Trump-Vance transition team has not yet reached an agreement with the White House or the General Secretariat.” “I'm […]

House Republicans try to cut IVF expansion in defense bill

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Michigan freshman pol Tom Barrett lobbies for — and gets — the House office once occupied by his great-granddad

Incoming Congressman Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) will literally follow in his great-grandfather's footsteps next January after successfully securing the House office space once occupied by his ancestors. Barrett, who red-flagged Michigan's 7th Congressional District on Election Day, told her fellow House freshmen on Thursday the Longworth House office they will be able to choose from when […]