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FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2019, file photo, Republican U.S. House hopeful Yvette Herrell of New Mexico waits for a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., about a GOP challenge to the way the state is counting absentee ballots. Three Republican hopefuls seeking to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small for a key southern New Mexico seat. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras, File)

Ex-New Mexico Democratic congressman backs GOP candidate

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS - Associated Press

In an Oct. 26, 2018, file photo, Rashida Tlaib, left, then-Democratic candidate for Michigan's 13th Congressional District, and Brenda Jones speak during a rally in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

‘Squad’ member Tlaib leads in Michigan primary

By David Eggert - Associated Press

Michigan’s commercial fishing industry fear state bills

By BY CHEYNA ROTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2017, file photo, Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, looks out over the floor the Illinois House at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. ComEd has agreed to pay $200 million to resolve a federal criminal investigation into a long-running bribery scheme that implicates Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the U.S. Attorney's office announced Friday July 17, 2020. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File)

Bribery scheme implicating Madigan revives term limits talk

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., accompanied by Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., left, and Rep. Danny Davis, D-Ill., right, speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, July 24, 2020, on the extension of federal unemployment benefits. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Despite COVID crisis, Congress seeks to do its day job

By ANDREW TAYLOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, file photo, Republican Ohio state Rep. Larry Householder, of District 72, sits at the head of a legislative session as Speaker of the House, in Columbus. Householder, who is accused in a $60 million federal bribery probe, plays the long game when it comes to politics. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

GOP lawmakers promote potential replacement for Householder

By FARNOUSH AMIRI - Associated Press

The U.S. Capitol dome is seen, Monday, July 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

House passes four-bill, $260 billion spending package for 2021

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Workmen place plywood beside the statue of Robert E. Lee in the Old House Chamber inside the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., Thursday, July 23, 2020. All busts and plaques relating to the Confederacy were removed. (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

Robert E. Lee statue, Confederate busts removed from Virginia State Capitol

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., right, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., listen as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, July 20, 2020, in Washington. Congress is just starting to negotiate new legislation to renew coronavirus aid. But the biggest obstacles to a deal are already coming into view. The Democratic House passed a whopping $3.5 trillion coronavirus response bill more than two months ago and is demanding robust funding to help state and local governments. Republicans want to keep the bill closer to $1 trillion and are insisting on new legal protections for schools, businesses, and charities that are trying to reopen. It’s up to top congressional leaders to bridge the gaps as they negotiate with President Donald Trump's White House. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Flashpoints emerge as lawmakers negotiate new virus aid

By ANDREW TAYLOR - Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., right, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., listen as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, July 20, 2020, in Washington. Congress is just starting to negotiate new legislation to renew coronavirus aid. But the biggest obstacles to a deal are already coming into view. The Democratic House passed a whopping $3.5 trillion coronavirus response bill more than two months ago and is demanding robust funding to help state and local governments. Republicans want to keep the bill closer to $1 trillion and are insisting on new legal protections for schools, businesses, and charities that are trying to reopen. It’s up to top congressional leaders to bridge the gaps as they negotiate with President Donald Trump's White House. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Flashpoints emerge as lawmakers negotiate new virus aid

By ANDREW TAYLOR - Associated Press

This undated photo provided by his campaign, shows New York state Sen. Chris Jacobs, one of four candidates running for NY Congressional District 27, in Buffalo, NY. Convicted Congressman Chris Collins' former New York district is on two separate ballots Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Courtesy Chris Jacobs via AP)

NY Republican Chris Jacobs sworn in as newest House member

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In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo a sign for at Fort Bragg, N.C., is shown. Ft. Bragg is among a number of military installations that could soon undergo a name change as the Pentagon works to rename facilities that honor Confederate military figures. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File) ** FILE **

Confederate military base name change prompts sharp Trump veto threat

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

Massachusetts House reveals own police reform bill

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In this June 12, 2019, file photo, Rep. Justin Amash, then a Michigan Republican, listens to debate on Capitol Hill in Washington. Mr. Amash is now calling on anti-Trump Republicans to leave the GOP to become members of the Libertarian Party. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) ** FILE **

Justin Amash to retire from Congress

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

In this June 3, 2020, file photo, demonstrators protest the death of George Floyd, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. It’s rare for public opinion on social issues to change sharply and swiftly. And yet in the wake of George Floyd’s death, polling shows dramatic movement in Americans’ opinions on police brutality and racial injustice. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Democrats bring ‘Defund’ movement to Capitol Police

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Sen. Mike Fesi, R-Houma, standing, speaks with Sen. Louie Bernard, R-Natchitoches, on the Senate floor in the final hours of Louisiana's special legislative session, on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte) (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Analysis: Jarring introduction for Louisiana’s new lawmakers

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

House ethics chair drops probe of Arizona lawmaker

By BOB CHRISTIE - Associated Press

Rep. Darren Jackson of Wake County applauds visitors in the gallery after the House failed to override three bills vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the General Assembly in Raleigh, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News &amp; Observer via AP)

Several veto override attempts at N.C. legislature fail

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

Rep. Ted James, D-Baton Rouge, speaks about the Louisiana legislative session while surrounded by members of the House Democratic Caucus, on Monday, June 29, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Louisiana lawmakers end session with budget deal, tax breaks

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., joined by House Democrats spaced for social distancing, speaks during a news conference on the House East Front Steps on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, June 25, 2020, ahead of the House vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

House passes sweeping police overhaul after Floyd’s death

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press