Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent sparks political firestorm as Republicans defend federal law enforcement while Democrats demand operations cease.

In the 1930 midterm elections, Republicans eked out the narrowest possible majority, with 218 seats. But 14 members died before swearing-in day for the start of the 72nd Congress. With President Herbert Hoover deeply unpopular because of the Great Depression, Democrats claimed the majority by winning enough of the special elections.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski said the investigation is "nothing more than an attempt at coercion," while House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill warned it would create "an unnecessary distraction.

President Donald Trump faced Republican defections on a series of split votes this week, but his willingness to call out members of his own party convinced some wavering lawmakers to stay in line.

House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) introduced a bill on Monday that would allow members of Congress to hold onto stocks they already own but ban them from buying new

The head of House Republicans’ official campaign arm, Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), is “very bullish” that the GOP will cling to the lower chamber despite historical headwinds.

Several House Republicans join Democrats in a failed effort to override Trump vetoes in rare rebuke, challenging Colorado water project and Florida tribal decisions.