Republicans
Money and misinformation: how Turning Point USA became a formidable pro-Trump force
The rightwing group outgrew its origins on campuses to hobnob with Republican operatives and donors – despite some discomfort in the party
Peter Stone in Washington
23, Oct, 2021 @9:00 AM
House to aim to vote on infrastructure and reconciliation bills next week, Hoyer says – as it happened
Majority leader aims for votes next week as Pelosi says Democrats nearing deal on reconciliation package – follow the day’s news
Dani Anguiano (now) and Joan E Greve (earlier)
23, Oct, 2021 @12:33 AM
Black candidates for US Senate smash fundraising records for 2022 midterms
Third-quarter hauls raise hopes of transforming a body in which only 11 African American senators have ever sat
David Smith in Washington
22, Oct, 2021 @9:00 AM
House votes to hold Bannon in contempt for defying Capitol attack subpoena – as it happened
House votes 229-202 with nine Republicans supporting resolution – follow all the latest
Maanvi Singh (now), Joan E Greve in Washington and Joanna Walters in New York (earlier)
21, Oct, 2021 @11:57 PM
House holds Trump ally Steve Bannon in criminal contempt of Congress
Contempt citation for strategist who refused to comply with Capitol attack committee subpoena approved by 229 votes to 202
Hugo Lowell in Washington
21, Oct, 2021 @8:32 PM
Republicans blocked a voting rights bill again – are Democrats out of options? | The fight to vote
No one is surprised by the Republican effort to block the measure – but the higher-stakes fight is what Democrats do next with the filibuster
Sam Levine in New York
21, Oct, 2021 @2:00 PM
Biden visits home town of Scranton to pitch huge investment agenda – as it happened
President speaks at critical moment for domestic proposals on infrastructure, climate and healthcare – follow the latest politics news
Maanvi Singh (now) and Joan E Greve (earlier)
20, Oct, 2021 @11:59 PM
House Capitol attack committee votes to recommend Steve Bannon prosecution – as it happened
The panel took the aggressive step against Trump’s former adviser after he defied a subpoena relating to the 6 January insurrection
Maanvi Singh (now) and Joan E Greve (earlier)
20, Oct, 2021 @12:24 AM
Texas Republicans pass voting maps that entrench power of whites
Texas will lower the number of districts where minorities comprise a majority – despite the non-white population growing rapidly
Sam Levine
19, Oct, 2021 @7:45 PM
Colin Powell: the man who might have been America’s first Black president
The ex-general seriously considered running in 1995 but later felt himself increasingly out of step with the Republican party
David Smith in Washington
19, Oct, 2021 @9:00 AM
Washington mourns death of ‘trailblazer’ Colin Powell as tributes pour in – as it happened
Powell, who broke barriers as the first Black man to serve as secretary of state, has died aged 84 – follow for live updates
Abené Clayton (now) and Joan E Greve (earlier)
19, Oct, 2021 @12:14 AM
Republicans move to tighten grip on Texas after redistricting map approved
Redrawn map, expected to strengthen Republican numbers, faces final negotiations before being sent to Governor Greg Abbott
Edward Helmore and agencies
17, Oct, 2021 @4:27 PM
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