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Then-House Speaker Newt Gingrich holds the Congressional Compliance Bill, which was the first bill passed by the 104th Congress after the "Republican Revolution" of 1994. Then-Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole of Kansas is at right.

What A Congress' First Bill Tells Us About The Nation's Political Priorities

When the new Congress convenes, Republican leaders will focus on dismantling Obamacare. The first bill introduced in past congressional sessions gives a timeline of political history.

The Justice Department and the FBI — and the rest of Washington's national security community — are bracing for what could be a major change in their relationship with Congress.

Washington Awaits Nunes Memo That Has Pushed It Into Terra Incognita

Republicans leaned forward. Democrats cried foul. And national security leaders warned that the capital might be about to cross a point of no return over a memo authored by Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions holds a news conference at the Department of Justice on December 15, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

The Russia Investigations: Sessions On Edge, Bannon Exiled And Internecine Combat

A cyclone of news reshapes D.C. and spins the Russia imbroglio into a significant new direction. Attorney General Jeff Sessions wound up in quicksand; Steve Bannon wound up cast into darkness.

Yebba's song "Yellow Eyes" is one of our critics' favorite songs of the year.

There's more than one path to a confessional song

On new albums by viral sensation Yebba and studio whiz Pimmie, it's clear modern R&B has been clearing space for vastly different stripes of singer-songwriter.

Ohio Schools Look To Expand Anti-Drug Messages, Not Repeat the Errors of Past Efforts

Ohio schools may expand their anti-drug message to students. Attorney General Mike DeWine says eight Ohioans die each day from drug overdoses and he...

House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) tells reporters the House is "moving on" from bills that ban or limit vaccine mandates.

Bill That Bans Vaccine Mandates Teeter-Totters Between House Leaders

The bill is officially on hold, for now.

Republican-led House blocks effort to limit President Trump's war powers in Venezuela

Two Republicans joined Democrats to vote for the war powers resolution, but the motion failed in a 215-215 vote.

House Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) walks out of the federal courthouse in Columbus, after making an initial appearance by video. He was arrested Tuesday, as were former Ohio GOP Chair Matt Borges, Householder's advisor and two lobbyists.

Ohio House Speaker Arrested In Case Related To Nuclear Power Plant Bailout Law

House Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) has been arrested in connection to a $60 million public corruption racketeering conspiracy case. Federal...

Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) speaks to reporters on September 1, 2020.

Republicans And Democrats Clash Over How To Repeal Nuclear Bailout

At the Statehouse on Tuesday, both the Ohio House and Senate addressed the potential repeal of the controversial nuclear power plant bailout. As Democrats…

Former Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio) delivers pre-recorded address Westerville durinthe first night of the Democratic National Convention.

Kasich At DNC: Endorsing Biden Puts Country Over Party

Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a high-profile Republican, delivered a primetime address during the Democratic National Convention calling for fellow…

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