The Senate's dress code just got more relaxed. Some insist on staying buttoned-up Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision not to enforce an unofficial dress code has elicited strong reactions and dominated talk on Capitol Hill, even as a potential government shutdown looms. Rachel Treisman
4 takeaways from the historic ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy's run as speaker was relatively short and anything but sweet. Gabriel J. Sánchez Juana Summers
Who is Rep. Patrick McHenry and why is he the interim House speaker? McHenry, the bespectacled and bow-tied gentleman from North Carolina, is in the spotlight as the speaker pro tempore, the reluctant leader of a paralyzed House of Representatives. Megan Pratz
The House can't work without a speaker. How will it choose McCarthy's successor? Republicans plan to convene for a candidate forum on Tuesday and hold a speakership vote on Wednesday. While it's not clear who will be running, there's no question they face a tough road ahead. Rachel Treisman
The House has no speaker, but plenty to do. Here are 5 of the most pressing issues The House can't do legislative business until it elects a new speaker. Their growing to-do list includes keeping the government open, as well as policy issues like Ukraine aid and defense spending. Rachel Treisman
Hundreds of Jewish activists in Seattle demand ceasefire in Gaza People filled into the lobby of the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle Tuesday, demanding U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) call for a ceasefire between the Israeli military and Hamas. The large crowd was led by the group Jewish Voice for Peace, which argues the state of Israel does not represent Jews around the world. Casey Martin
Jayapal votes 'present' on resolution to support Israel, condemn Hamas Jayapal said the resolution ignored the impact of violence in Gaza on Palestinians. Katie Campbell
House Republicans aim to pay for Israel aid with cuts to IRS funds Democrats want Israel and Ukraine funding to be linked together. House Republicans are proposing a standalone bill with roughly $14 billion for Israel offset with cuts to the Internal Revenue Service. Rachel Treisman
WA Congressmember Derek Kilmer won't run for re-election in 2024 After six terms as Washington's representative in the 6th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer said he's planning for life outside of Congress. Dyer Oxley
