Former congressman decried today’s partisanship
Former San Diego congressman and longtime journalist Lionel Van Deerlin, for many years a liberal voice in a region dominated by conservatives, died Saturday at…
Former Republican congressman says he’s gay, regrets anti-gay stances
CHICAGO — Saying he would do more if he were in Congress today to support LGBTQ rights — which he opposed when he served — former U.S.…
Decorated Vietnam pilot, convicted congressman ‘Duke’ Cunningham dies at 83
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Randy "Duke" Cunningham, a decorated Vietnam War pilot and U.S. House member convicted of corruption, has died. He was 83. Cunningham,…
What this formerly undocumented congressman understands about patriotism that Trump doesn’t
Rep. Robert Garcia’s relatives, many of Peruvian decent, have been asking him recently if they need to carry identification with them, as federal agents seemingly…
Gerry Connolly, a Democratic congressman and fixture of Virginia politics, dies at 75
RICHMOND, Va. — U.S. Rep. Gerald “Gerry” Connolly, an outspoken Democrat who sought key reforms in the federal government while bringing transformational development to his populous Virginia…
Democratic congressman pushes articles of impeachment against Trump
WASHINGTON — A Democratic lawmaker is launching a renegade effort to impeach President Trump, pushing past party leaders on Wednesday with an attempt to force a procedural…
A congressman and Trump critic speaks of the price he’s paid
PLEASANTON, Calif. — It was a child’s drawing — the kind of sweet, simple sketch you hang on the refrigerator — but something about the family portrait…
Central Valley GOP congressman fights to keep seat he won by 564 votes
COALINGA — On a scorching summer day in Fresno County, Rep. John Duarte (R-Modesto) stood in the shade of Axel Gomez’s yard, making his pitch for…