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upi.comRepresentative Mike Lawler calls antisemitic conduct shameful in CBS interview
Rep. Mike Lawler stated on Face the Nation that people feeling it is acceptable to engage in antisemitic conduct is shameful. Lawler and Rep. Josh Gottheimer, both members of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, have worked on efforts addressing antisemitism in the United States.
680news.comHouse Rejects Amended Bill for Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
The House of Representatives voted 216 to 204 against legislation to advance construction of the Smithsonian's American Women's History Museum. Democrats withdrew support after Republicans added language requiring the museum to present only biological women.
axios.comHouse Members Miss Multiple Roll Call Votes
Two House members have missed dozens of votes in recent months. One Democrat has not voted since April 17 and one Republican has not voted since March 5. Both offices cited medical issues.
abcnews.go.comHouse Representative Keith Flores Abstains on Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment Vote
Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Keith Flores abstained from the May 11 House vote on articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. Flores, one of 11 prosecutors on the panel, said personal, political, and constituent considerations influenced his decision.
theconversation.comHouse Panel Assigns Prosecutors to Four Articles in Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial
The House prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte held its first joint press conference on May 19, 2026, and announced which lawmakers will lead each of the four articles of impeachment.
newsone.comHouse Petition Reaches Threshold to Force Vote on $1.3 Billion Ukraine Aid Bill
A petition to force a House vote on legislation providing $1.3 billion in aid to Ukraine has obtained the 218 signatures required under House rules. Representative Kevin Kiley, independent of California, provided the final signature. The vote could occur as soon as the end of May…
japantimes.co.jpHouse Impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte for the Second Time
The Philippine House of Representatives voted 257-0 on May 11, 2026 to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on allegations of unexplained wealth and misuse of funds. Duterte, who skipped every House justice committee hearing, was in The Hague visiting her detained father when the…
RapplerHouse to Deliberate and Vote on Second Impeachment Complaint Against Vice President Sara Duterte
Plenary deliberations and a vote on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte are scheduled for Monday, May 11 2026. The House has secured at least 215 votes to advance the case, exceeding the constitutional threshold. Four articles of impeachment cite alleged misuse of fund…
foxnews.comRepublicans Gain Eight Seats on Election Maps Ahead of November
Republicans are eight seats closer to retaining control of the House following changes to election maps. The adjustments make it more difficult for Democrats to secure a majority in the November elections. The Washington Post reported the developments in its coverage of redistric…
rediff.comCongress Works to Renew Surveillance Law Following House Passage
The House of Representatives approved a measure to renew a surveillance law after Republicans addressed internal opposition. The bill now moves to the Senate, where proposed changes may delay its passage beyond an upcoming Friday deadline. This development occurs as the current l…
japantimes.co.jpHouse Justice Committee Conducts Fourth Impeachment Hearing on Vice President Sara Duterte
The House justice committee convened its fourth public hearing on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on April 29, 2026, focusing on alleged death threats. The National Bureau of Investigation provided findings from its probe. A vote on probable cause co…
japantimes.co.jpHouse of Representatives Advances Impeachment Process Against Vice President Sara Duterte
The House of Representatives in the Philippines is moving forward with impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. The justice committee may vote on probable cause by April 29, 2026, with a potential plenary vote before the end of May. This could lead to a Senate…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMartin Romualdez Addresses Corruption Allegations in Video
Former House speaker Martin Romualdez addressed the camera on April 21, 2026, denying corruption allegations amid building pressure from the Ombudsman. Rappler reporter Dwight de Leon reviewed and annotated the video, providing context to the claims. The article was published on…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSuper PACs Linked to House Leadership Announce Over $400 Million in Midterm Ad Reservations
Two super PACs associated with Republican and Democratic House leadership have announced ad reservations exceeding $400 million for the midterm elections. The announcements come as both parties aim to secure the House majority this fall. One of the groups, House Majority PAC, is…
upi.comVirginia Voters Approve Mid-Decade Redistricting Amendment
Virginia voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment on April 21, 2026, allowing mid-decade congressional redistricting that bypasses a bipartisan commission. The plan could help Democrats gain up to four additional U.S. House seats in the November midterms. The state Sup…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPhilippine Court Issues Hold Order on Former Speaker Martin Romualdez Amid Corruption Allegations
A Philippine anti-graft court has approved a precautionary hold departure order against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, preventing him from leaving the country. The order follows allegations of his involvement in a kickback scheme related to flood control projects valued a…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDemocratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns from Congress Ahead of Ethics Hearing
Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives on April 21, 2026, shortly before a scheduled House Ethics Committee hearing on sanctions. She faced 25 ethics violations and a federal indictment for stealing $5 million in FEMA fu…
The White House from Washington, DC / Wikimedia (Public domain)Ombudsman Seeks to Block Former House Speaker's Medical Trip Abroad
The Ombudsman has requested a court order to prevent former House speaker Martin Romualdez from traveling to Singapore for a medical procedure. No such order has been issued yet, and Romualdez received travel clearance from the House. He faces potential plunder charges related to…
upi.comVirginia Schedules Special Election on Redistricting Amendment
Virginia voters will decide on a proposed constitutional amendment for redistricting in a special election on Tuesday. Republicans criticize the measure as unfair, potentially shifting the state's congressional balance heavily toward Democrats. Democrats defend it as a response t…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAnalilia Mejia Sworn In to Replace Mikie Sherrill in House
Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-NJ) was sworn in to complete Gov. Mikie Sherrill's term in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. Mejia won a special election on April 16 with 59.5% of the vote against Republican Joe Hathaway. The two candidates are expected to compete again in Novembe…
rediff.comHouse Speaker Johnson Negotiates FISA Extension Amid GOP Divisions
House Speaker Mike Johnson is working to secure votes for reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. A procedural vote was delayed as negotiations continue with Republican holdouts. Options for short-term extensions are under discussion to allow time…