Letters to the Editor
With Kevin McCarthy increasingly unlikely to be the next speaker, readers offer ideas for compromises that might seem even more unlikely.
Jan. 6, 2023
World & Nation
New York’s Rep. Hakeem Jeffries announces his bid to replace Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader. He would be the first Black person to helm a major political party in Congress.
Nov. 18, 2022
More than a dozen House Republicans are from districts that voted for Joe Biden in 2020. They could end the chaos by voting for Democrat Hakeem Jeffries for speaker.
Oct. 4, 2023
There must be a bloc of moderate Republicans in the House that wants to get on with the people’s business. It should work out a deal to make Hakeem Jeffries speaker.
Oct. 20, 2023
Politics
House Democrats tapped New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to lead them in the next Congress with California Rep. Pete Aguilar as caucus chair.
Nov. 30, 2022
Music
A titan of ’90s hip-hop — a genre that was once the scourge of Washington pearl-clutchers — has been lauded on the floor of Congress.
March 10, 2017
The decision to appoint Rep. Suzan DelBene is a blow to Reps. Tony Cárdenas and Ami Bera, who had openly campaigned for the position.
Dec. 20, 2022
Opinion
The final rosters for the red and blue forces are still to be determined, but the battle lines are already drawn
Nov. 27, 2022
California Rep.
Nov. 28, 2018
U.S. Atty. Gen.
Nov. 14, 2017