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FILE - In this June 4, 2020, file photo, Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. A dirty word for many Republicans is making the rounds on Capitol Hill -- earmarks. For nearly a decade, both chambers of Congress have abided by a ban on earmarks, or spending requested by a lawmaker to fund a specific project or institution back home. But Democrats are moving to bring back the practice, leaving the GOP lawmakers divided over how to respond.(Al Drago/Pool via AP, File)
Democratic push to revive earmarks divides Republicans

By Kevin Freking Mar. 13, 2021 12:30 AM EST

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., walks to the chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, as the House of Representatives pursues an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump for his role in inciting an angry mob to storm the Capitol last week. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
The Latest: Pelosi wants fines for bypassing House security

Jan. 13, 2021 03:55 PM EST

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speak during votes on opening day of the 117th Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (Tasos Katopodis/Pool via AP)
Democrats tighten control with House rules changes

By Andrew Taylor Jan. 04, 2021 05:20 PM EST

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks to the media, Wednesday Dec. 30, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire act

By Alan Fram Dec. 31, 2020 12:20 AM EST

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks to the media, Wednesday Dec. 30, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire act

By Alan Fram Dec. 30, 2020 01:04 PM EST

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. The House is set for a rare Saturday session to pass legislation to halt changes in the Postal Service and provide $25 billion in emergency funds. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
House passes bill to reverse changes blamed for mail delays

By Lisa Mascaro And Matthew Daly Aug. 22, 2020 11:30 AM EDT

Social distancing for voting at precinct 61 in Edmond, Okla., Tuesday, June 30, 2020. (Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman via AP)
Horn handily captures Democratic nod in closely watched race

By Sean Murphy Jun. 30, 2020 08:46 PM EDT

Anna Wines, 3, of Bath, Maine, helps carry American flags while her family places new flags next to the gravestone of each veteran at Riverside Cemetery in Lewiston, Maine, Thursday, May 21, 2020. Volunteers will place nearly 7,500 new flags near veterans' graves at the 13 cemeteries across Lewiston, Maine, by Memorial Day. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal via AP)
Maine governor calls for courage in fighting 'unseen' killer

May. 22, 2020 09:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 23, 2020, file photo, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md. takes his mask off to speak before the signing ceremony for the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, H.R. 266, after it passed the House on Capitol Hill in Washington. It all started with the grandchildren. As Hoyer saw it, if he could Face Time with his grandkids, why not have Congress legislate by video chat and avoid the health risks of convening at the Capitol during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
It's a work from home Congress as House approves proxy vote

By Lisa Mascaro May. 16, 2020 12:15 AM EDT

Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., right, speaks to Reps. Susan Brooks, R-Ind., and Markwayne Mullin. R-Okla., during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing on protecting scientific integrity in response to the coronavirus outbreak on Thursday, May 14, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP)
Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House

By Andrew Taylor And Alan Fram May. 16, 2020 12:11 AM EDT

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., arrives for a news conference on Capitol Hill, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Work from home Congress? House OKs proxy votes

By Lisa Mascaro May. 15, 2020 01:52 PM EDT

Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., right, speaks to Reps. Susan Brooks, R-Ind., and Markwayne Mullin. R-Okla., during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing on protecting scientific integrity in response to the coronavirus outbreak on Thursday, May 14, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP)
Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House

By Andrew Taylor And Alan Fram May. 15, 2020 01:21 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2019, file photo Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., talks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington. As President Donald Trump tries to moves on from the coronavirus, Congress is rushing to fill the void and prepare the country for the long fight ahead. “This is going to be on us,” said Sherrill, D-N.J. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
As Trump pulls back from virus, Congress races to fill void

By Lisa Mascaro May. 10, 2020 08:44 AM EDT

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., second from right, walks off of the House floor on Capitol Hill, Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Washington. The House is expected to vote on a nearly $500 billion Coronavirus relief bill. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
New House panel created to track aid dollars, virus response

By Mary Clare Jalonick And Matthew Daly Apr. 23, 2020 02:00 PM EDT