House Democrats advanced a bill Saturday that would expand judicial authority in diversion programs, allowing judges to dismiss charges upon a defendant’s “substantial compliance” with court-ordered conditions. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1113 (ESHB 1113) aims to create a pathway to rehabilitation for low-level offenses while shifting power away from prosecutors.
House Democrats are opposing President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff increases. Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Don Beyer (D-VA), joined by 11 other Democrats, introduced...
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) criticized a Republican-backed bill seeking to prohibit biological men from participating in federally funded K-12 women’s sports. Jeffries argued on MSNBC’s All In that the legislation could lead to harmful outcomes for children, claiming it risks enabling predators under the guise of enforcing the law.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) suffered a significant setback in her congressional career, losing her bid to become the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. In a vote among House Democrats, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) defeated Ocasio-Cortez 131-84 for the prominent role. The defeat highlights ongoing tensions between Ocasio-Cortez’s progressive approach and the Democrat establishment.
Every Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives walked out of session on Friday, protesting the Democrats’ refusal to address concerns over upcoming changes to the state’s tipped minimum wage system.
Months after aiding President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is now influencing the leadership structure within House Democratic committees.
Democratic lawmakers have introduced a resolution condemning what they believe is "disinformation" about the federal government's response to recent hurricanes.
