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Nancy Pelosi's Daughter Said Her Mom Will Cut Off Your Head

"You won't even know you're bleeding."

Congress's New Bad Girls' Caucus Didn't Come to Play

Hopefully, the legislature will never be the same.

Rashida Tlaib Will Wear a Traditional Palestinian Gown to Be Sworn Into Congress

She says she’s doing it for her mother.

Congress Can Use Taxpayer Money in Sexual Harassment Settlements — But That Could Change

They’re allowed to do WHAT?

Ayanna Pressley Gave a POWERFUL Speech Before She Heads to Congress

“I wanted to fight for girls, not be their voice, but to lift up their voices.”

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar Accidentally Wore the Same Outfit to Congressional Orientation

"Full twin mode with my partner in justice."

Ilhan Omar Wants to Change the Outdated Rule That Bans Hijab in Congress

"No one puts a scarf on my head but me. It’s my choice — one protected by the first amendment."

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Had the Perfect Response to a Reporter Shaming Her for Wearing a Suit

The Congressmember-Elect has already been subjected to sexist scrutiny.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Showed Support for Activists Protesting Her Boss, Nancy Pelosi

“It’s not just about confrontation but about real meaningful unity behind our goals.”

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Having a Very Millennial Problem Finding a Place in D.C.

As in, she can't afford to yet.

Congresswoman-Elect Ilhan Omar Refuses to Entertain Islamophobia

“I don’t really give space to people who are attacking me based on my identities.”

Women Won in Record-Breaking Numbers in the 2018 Midterms

“This isn’t a moment, it is a movement for justice, equality and what is right for this country.”

Rashida Tlaib Is Officially the First Muslim Woman Elected to the U.S. Congress

Hers was the first of two key races featuring female Muslim candidates called.

Trump Said the Republican Who Body-Slammed a Reporter Is "My Kind of Guy"

His campaign rhetoric attacking the press hasn't changed since 2016.

These 8 Men Prove That Sexual Misconduct Allegations Have Long Been a Part of U.S. Politics

From Grover Cleveland to Brett Kavanaugh, here's how politicians survived scandals.

Marsha Blackburn Tried to Clap Back at Taylor Swift for Her Instagram Post

Is Marsha Blackburn the new Katy Perry?

A Republican Congressman's Siblings Endorsed His Opponent in Scathing Videos

"It would be difficult to see my brother as anything but a racist.”

The Head of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Called Out Trump SO Thoroughly

Michelle Lujan Grisham laid out why she can't celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this president.