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.

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.

GOP members say the measure would unnecessarily restrict Trump’s powers amid Democrat accusations of war in Venezuela.

House Republicans responded to an attorney general's opinion that they can't legally cut programs unilaterally by suing multiple state agencies.

House Speaker Matt Hall, who sued in the Michigan Court of Claims, slammed the legal opinion issued by AG Dana Nessel as highly political and flawed.

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