116th Congress

Identity
The Office Supply Store in the House of Reps. Will Now Stock Tampons
With a record number of women in the 116th Congress, the House Administration Committee has started stocking menstrual products, which members of Congress can purchase with their federal allowances.
Marie Solis
2.13.19
Identity
To Swear In, Ilhan Omar Lands in Airport Where She First Arrived as a Refugee
Incoming Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar flew into the DC airport on her way to take her oath of office first Somali-American refugee elected to Congress.
Marie Solis
1.3.19
Identity
Outgoing Senator Calls Ocasio-Cortez a 'Bright Shiny New Object'
In a recent interview, outgoing Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill said she doesn't understand the hype surrounding Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Marie Solis
12.26.18

Identity
Incoming Congresswomen Are Forming a 'Moms in the House' Caucus
Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz told Politico she plans to create an informal "Moms in the House" caucus to change some accepted protocol in Congress and make it more amenable to parents.
Marie Solis
11.26.18