U.S. House of Representatives Archives

Sat, May 25th, 2019

Laurence Tribe Tells Democrats They Must Immediately Stage A Trump Intervention

Nancy Pelosi was correct to call for an intervention – but it is up to her and other Democrats in the House of Representatives to lead it.

Sean Colarossi

Sean Colarossi currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and was an organizing fellow for both of President Obama’s presidential campaigns. He also worked with Planned Parenthood as an Affordable Care Act Outreach Organizer in 2014, helping northeast Ohio residents obtain health insurance coverage.

Sat, May 25th, 2019

Former Federal Prosecutor Warns The ‘Republic Cannot Survive’ If Trump Isn’t Impeached

Impeachment looks like the best tool Dems have left – not only to fight the lawless Trump but to send a message to future presidents.

Sean Colarossi

Sat, May 25th, 2019

Rudy Giuliani Demands Pelosi Apologize For Trump Intervention Truth

Trump's TV lawyer Rudy Giuliani demanded that Speaker Pelosi apologize for "harming the nation" by speaking the truth about the president's instability.

Jason Easley

Mr. Easley is the founder/managing editor and Senior White House and Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason spent four years as a political columnist and the politics editor at 411mania.com, where he covered such issues as the Iraq War, warrantless wiretapping, and the daily workings of the American legislative process. Jason has also written for the Blogger News Network and saw his 2008 presidential election coverage quoted in over 300 newspapers worldwide. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Fri, May 24th, 2019

Pelosi Rips House Republicans For Sabotaging Disaster Relief Bill

Speaker Pelosi ripped House Republicans for their last-second sabotage of a bipartisan disaster relief bill before Congress leaves for Memorial Day recess.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Thu, May 23rd, 2019

Nancy Pelosi Has Completely Destroyed Trump’s Phony Tough Guy Image

While the majority has always seen through Trump's tough-guy schtick, Nancy Pelosi has managed to thoroughly dismantle it in a way nobody else ever has.

Sean Colarossi

Thu, May 23rd, 2019

Pelosi Suggests That Trump Is Mentally Ill And Calls For An Intervention

At her weekly press conference, Speaker Pelosi suggested that something is wrong with Trump by calling on his family and friends to hold an intervention.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Wed, May 22nd, 2019

After Driving Trump Insane, Nancy Pelosi Owns Kellyanne Conway

Speaker Pelosi drove Trump bonkers, and then followed it up by owning Kellyanne Conway when she tried to get in the way.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Wed, May 22nd, 2019

Democrats Show Trump They Can Legislate And Investigate By Passing The Dream Act

On the same day that Trump claimed that Democrats couldn't legislate and investigation, the House Judiciary Committee passed permanent protections for Dreamers.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Wed, May 22nd, 2019

White House Backpedals and Claims Trump’s Refusal to Deal With Democrats Won’t Impact Budget Issues

The Trump White House is claiming that this refusal to deal and negotiate with Democrats does not extend to the must-pass debt ceiling and funding bills.

Sarah Jones

Ms. Jones is the Editor-in-Chief of PoliticusUSA and a Huffington Post contributor. She has covered President Barack Obama, 2016 Democratic candidate for president Hillary Clinton, VP Joe Biden, Senator Elizabeth Warren, First Lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Sarah hosts Politicus News and co-hosts Politicus Radio. Her analysis has been featured on several national radio, television news programs and talk shows, and print outlets including regular appearances on The Ann Walker Show With Scott Nevins for UBN Radio and KPTR 1450’s California Woman 411, The Washington Post, The Atlantic Wire, CNN, MSNBC, The Week, The Hollywood Reporter, The Richard Dawkins Foundation and more.

Sarah has won two Telly Awards and is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Latin and Psychology, including studying the psychology of organized crime, with graduate studies in the psychology of linguistics and Latin poetry.

Wed, May 22nd, 2019

Pelosi says Trump obstruction, cover-up could be impeachable offense

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday President Donald Trump was engaged in obstruction of justice and a cover-up which could be an impeachable offense.

Reuters

Wed, May 22nd, 2019Wed, May 22nd, 2019

Trump Threw A Fit And Stormed Out Of Meeting Because Pelosi Hurt His Feelings

Trump ran out of his infrastructure meeting with Democrats after 3 minutes because Nancy Pelosi hurt his feelings.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Wed, May 22nd, 2019Wed, May 22nd, 2019

Schumer says Trump ran away from infrastructure when asked how he would pay for it

Afterward, at a press conference with Senate Democratic Leader Schumer, Pelosi told reporters Trump may have lacked the confidence to work with Democrats on infrastructure. She said she prays for Trump.

Schumer said watching what happened at the meeting between the president and Democratic lawmakers "would make your jaw drop." He said that when Trump was asked how he would pay for an infrastructure plan, "he had to run away."

Reuters

Wed, May 22nd, 2019

Nancy Pelosi Just Masterfully Pushed Trump Further Over The Edge

Speaker Pelosi responded to Trump’s outburst on national television by telling the country that Trump wasn’t up to the challenge of an infrastructure deal.

Nancy Pelosi Says Trump Lacks The Confidence To Do An Infrastructure Deal

Pelosi said, “For some reason, maybe it was lack of confidence on his part, that he really couldn’t match the greatness of the challenge that we have, wasn’t really respectful of the reason — of the congress and the white house working together. He just took a pass. And it just makes me wonder why he did that. In any event, I pray for the President Of The United States. And I pray for the United States of America.” read more

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

http://politicususa.wpengine.com

Wed, May 22nd, 2019

Trump Is Mad About Being Accused of a Cover Up As He Obstructs Multiple Investigations

The president is stonewalling multiple congressional investigations by ignoring subpoenas, refusing to allow current and former advisers to testify, and not handing over documents, steps that have aggravated a confrontation with Congress.

Reuters

Wed, May 22nd, 2019

Speaker Pelosi: Trump is engaged in ‘cover up’

Speaking to reporters after a meeting of House Democrats on Capitol Hill, Pelosi said: "No one is above the law, including the president of the United States. And we believe that the president of the United States is engaged in a cover-up."

Reuters

Wed, May 22nd, 2019

Adam Schiff Wins And Gets Barr To Turn Over Mueller Documents

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) scored a big win for Democrats as the DOJ has agreed to hand over Mueller documents.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Mon, May 20th, 2019

Rachel Maddow: Trump Is About To Suffer Another Court Loss To Keep His Financial Records Secret

While Trump continues to act as a lawless dictator by defying Congress, the courts are reminding him that he isn't the authoritarian ruler he wishes to be.

Sean Colarossi

Mon, May 20th, 2019

Trump Blames Obama After Judge Rules He Must Release His Financial Documents

Donald Trump is desperate, and there is no ridiculous lie he isn't afraid to tell as the walls close in on his corrupt presidency.

Sean Colarossi

Mon, May 20th, 2019

Adam Schiff Releases Michael Cohen Evidence And Nails Trump For Obstruction Of Justice

House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has released Michael Cohen's testimony and evidence that nail Trump for obstruction of justice.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

http://politicususa.wpengine.com

Mon, May 20th, 2019Mon, May 20th, 2019