The House Majority Whip could be the first Democrat fined for violating the new security rules.House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) talks to reporters in Washington, D.C. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesHouse Majority Whip James Clyburn is facing a possible $5,000 fine for evading the metal detectors off the House floor, which are part of the security protocols House Speaker Nancy Pelosi enacted after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.The South Carolina Democrat was caught going around the detectors after he used the bathroom during a vote on Tuesday. If found guilty of violating the House’s...…The House Majority Whip could be the first Democrat fined for violating the new security rules.House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) talks to reporters in Washington, D.C. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesHouse Majority Whip James Clyburn is facing a possible $5,000 fine for evading the metal detectors off the House floor, which are part of the security protocols House Speaker Nancy Pelosi enacted after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.The South Carolina Democrat was caught going around the detectors after he used the bathroom during a vote on Tuesday. If found guilty of violating the House’s...WW…

If GOP lawmakers refuse to relent in their delay tactics, it would mean a slog of votes on mundane issues.“I didn’t think anything was heated. People are passionate,” Rep. Andy Biggs said after the meeting, though he declined to discuss what happened inside. | Patrick Semansky/AP PhotoA leading Republican hard-liner clashed behind closed doors with House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday, exposing a rift in the Republican conference and suggesting that a chamber-rattling floor protest by the far right isn’t fading anytime soon.During a closed-door conference meeting, House Freedom...…If GOP lawmakers refuse to relent in their delay tactics, it would mean a slog of votes on mundane issues.“I didn’t think anything was heated. People are passionate,” Rep. Andy Biggs said after the meeting, though he declined to discuss what happened inside. | Patrick Semansky/AP PhotoA leading Republican hard-liner clashed behind closed doors with House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday, exposing a rift in the Republican conference and suggesting that a chamber-rattling floor protest by the far right isn’t fading anytime soon.During a closed-door conference meeting, House Freedom...WW…

Some Republicans worry that this week's controversial antics from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) have stomped on their attempts to sensitively communicate why they are opposed.The House passed sweeping legislation on Thursday to ban discrimination against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity, delivering a major victory to the LGBTQ community — while exposing an ugly rift in the GOP.The Equality Act, which would amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to provide protections for LGBTQ individuals, garnered unanimous support from House Democrats on its way to approval on a...…Some Republicans worry that this week's controversial antics from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) have stomped on their attempts to sensitively communicate why they are opposed.The House passed sweeping legislation on Thursday to ban discrimination against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity, delivering a major victory to the LGBTQ community — while exposing an ugly rift in the GOP.The Equality Act, which would amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to provide protections for LGBTQ individuals, garnered unanimous support from House Democrats on its way to approval on a...WW…

Republicans loyal to Donald Trump have condemned Liz Cheney, the only woman in GOP leadership, for her vote to impeach the former president.Rep. Liz Cheney said afterward: “It was a very resounding acknowledgment that we can move forward together.” | Erin Schaff/The New York Times via APRep. Liz Cheney will keep her job as the No. 3 House Republican after a resounding victory on Wednesday evening, easily beating back a conservative-led push to oust her as conference chair for voting to impeach Donald Trump.The effort by Trump loyalists to punish Cheney, the highest-ranking woman in GOP...…Republicans loyal to Donald Trump have condemned Liz Cheney, the only woman in GOP leadership, for her vote to impeach the former president.Rep. Liz Cheney said afterward: “It was a very resounding acknowledgment that we can move forward together.” | Erin Schaff/The New York Times via APRep. Liz Cheney will keep her job as the No. 3 House Republican after a resounding victory on Wednesday evening, easily beating back a conservative-led push to oust her as conference chair for voting to impeach Donald Trump.The effort by Trump loyalists to punish Cheney, the highest-ranking woman in GOP...WW…

"We are going to be working through some things,” House Minority Whip Steve Scalise told reporters.Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene could be stripped of one or both of her committee assignments, | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)House Republicans have punted a decision on whether to strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments, despite huddling for over an hour Tuesday evening to discuss the controversial freshman’s fate, according to multiple GOP sources.Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy — who is under increasing pressure to discipline the Georgia Republican for her past offensive...…"We are going to be working through some things,” House Minority Whip Steve Scalise told reporters.Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene could be stripped of one or both of her committee assignments, | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)House Republicans have punted a decision on whether to strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments, despite huddling for over an hour Tuesday evening to discuss the controversial freshman’s fate, according to multiple GOP sources.Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy — who is under increasing pressure to discipline the Georgia Republican for her past offensive...WW…

Meet the six kinds of lawmakers who will help shape the House over the next two years.POLITICO illustration / senate.gov and house.gov photosThey took office just three days before an armed mob stormed Capitol Hill. They wear masks to work and vote in turns to increase social distancing. They can’t do class meet-and-greets or other typical new-to-the-Hill social events. Making friends in Congress is much harder now than in years past, to say the least.Meet the House freshman class of the 117th Congress: nearly 60 ambitious dreamers and cynical opportunists, hard-nosed businesswomen and...…Meet the six kinds of lawmakers who will help shape the House over the next two years.POLITICO illustration / senate.gov and house.gov photosThey took office just three days before an armed mob stormed Capitol Hill. They wear masks to work and vote in turns to increase social distancing. They can’t do class meet-and-greets or other typical new-to-the-Hill social events. Making friends in Congress is much harder now than in years past, to say the least.Meet the House freshman class of the 117th Congress: nearly 60 ambitious dreamers and cynical opportunists, hard-nosed businesswomen and...WW…

A handful of House members who were in the chamber recount how they fought off rioters during the deadly Jan. 6 attacks.Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas), blue shirt, uses a sign to deter rioters as they tried to break into the House chamber to disrupt the joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) appears at right. | Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP ImagesIt was shortly after rioters had breached the Capitol on Jan. 6 and the scene inside the building was chaotic.Authorities deployed tear gas in Statuary Hall,...…A handful of House members who were in the chamber recount how they fought off rioters during the deadly Jan. 6 attacks.Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas), blue shirt, uses a sign to deter rioters as they tried to break into the House chamber to disrupt the joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) appears at right. | Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP ImagesIt was shortly after rioters had breached the Capitol on Jan. 6 and the scene inside the building was chaotic.Authorities deployed tear gas in Statuary Hall,...WW…

The president-elect’s Amtrak trip to Washington, planned for Monday, has also been canceled.Members of the National Guard stand outside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday in Washington, D.C. Security has been increased throughout Washington following the breach of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday, and leading up to the Presidential Inauguration. | Stefani Reynolds/Getty ImagesA rehearsal for Joe Biden’s inauguration scheduled for Sunday has been postponed because of security concerns, according to two people with knowledge of the decision.After last week’s riots in Washington, security officials...…The president-elect’s Amtrak trip to Washington, planned for Monday, has also been canceled.Members of the National Guard stand outside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday in Washington, D.C. Security has been increased throughout Washington following the breach of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday, and leading up to the Presidential Inauguration. | Stefani Reynolds/Getty ImagesA rehearsal for Joe Biden’s inauguration scheduled for Sunday has been postponed because of security concerns, according to two people with knowledge of the decision.After last week’s riots in Washington, security officials...WW…

by - 12/17/20 3:04 PM ET✕Two key House panels on Thursday announced a joint investigation into the massive cyberattack that hit multiple federal agencies, in what may be one of the most damaging digital intrusions in years.Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) informed top intelligence officials that they will be investigating the breach of SolarWinds systems, which then led to the Commerce and Treasury departments falling victim to the intrusions. The...…by - 12/17/20 3:04 PM ET✕Two key House panels on Thursday announced a joint investigation into the massive cyberattack that hit multiple federal agencies, in what may be one of the most damaging digital intrusions in years.Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) informed top intelligence officials that they will be investigating the breach of SolarWinds systems, which then led to the Commerce and Treasury departments falling victim to the intrusions. The...WW…

The Florida Democrat told POLITICO she may run for governor or Senate in 2022.Rep Val Demings, a former Orlando police chief, rose to national prominence as a House impeachment manager and as a possible running mate for Joe Biden last year. | Mandel Ngan-Pool/Getty ImagesFlorida Rep. Val Demings said she’s “seriously considering” a statewide bid against Sen. Marco Rubio or Gov. Ron DeSantis, boosting Democratic hopes in a battleground state that’s growing increasingly red.Demings, a former Orlando police chief, rose to national prominence as a House impeachment manager and as a last year....…The Florida Democrat told POLITICO she may run for governor or Senate in 2022.Rep Val Demings, a former Orlando police chief, rose to national prominence as a House impeachment manager and as a possible running mate for Joe Biden last year. | Mandel Ngan-Pool/Getty ImagesFlorida Rep. Val Demings said she’s “seriously considering” a statewide bid against Sen. Marco Rubio or Gov. Ron DeSantis, boosting Democratic hopes in a battleground state that’s growing increasingly red.Demings, a former Orlando police chief, rose to national prominence as a House impeachment manager and as a last year....WW…