Loretta Sanchez misses votes after Senate launch
Scott Wong - 05/14/15 06:27 PM EDT
The California Democrat will not be on hand for votes on defense and immigration.
Articles by Scott Wong
Boehner: ‘Stupid’ to say Amtrak funding cuts caused crash
Scott Wong - 05/14/15 12:50 PM EDT
“Are you really going to ask? That’s a stupid question,” Boehner said.
Rank-and-file House GOP to leaders: We want to be heard
Scott Wong - 05/14/15 12:05 PM EDT
Rep. Mick Mulvaney complained Wednesday about cuts in the GOP's open-mic time.
Boehner: It's not the time to use a 'wrecking ball' on NSA bill
Scott Wong - 05/13/15 01:00 PM EDT
The Speaker acknowledged some Republicans want to tweak the USA Freedom Act.
Boehner: Trade vote a 'bump in the road'
Scott Wong - 05/13/15 11:23 AM EDT
"I'm still optimistic the Senate will figure out how to deal with this," he said.
’16 hopefuls are poaching talent from Capitol Hill
Scott Wong - 05/12/15 06:00 AM EDT
With so many Republicans eyeing a run, there is no shortage of opportunities.
Boehner aide joining Jeb Bush PAC ahead of expected White House run
Scott Wong - 05/11/15 12:36 PM EDT
Michael Steel will assume a "leadership role in policy and communications," sources confirm.
Dem candidates slam Obama trade agenda
Scott Wong - 05/06/15 06:00 AM EDT
Democratic Senate hopefuls are running hard against President Obama’s trade agenda.
Boehner backs reforming Ex-Im, or winding it down
Scott Wong - 04/30/15 02:07 PM EDT
"I support any plan that the chairman can get through his committee."
Boehner downplays spending bill delay
Scott Wong and Cristina Marcos - 04/30/15 01:12 PM EDT
The Speaker said it was a “smart move” to push back the first appropriations vote.
GOP leader: Gas tax hike 'politically impossible'
Scott Wong - 04/28/15 02:17 PM EDT
Rep. Kevin McCarthy said a gas-tax hike is dead on arrival in Congress.
House majority leader: Let Ex-Im expire
Scott Wong - 04/28/15 01:29 PM EDT
Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) says "the private sector fills that void."
McCarthy fails to rise to Hoyer’s bait
Scott Wong and Cristina Marcos - 04/28/15 06:00 AM EDT
McCarthy has always remained cordial during their colloquies.
Former GOP Senate nominee eyes Shuster challenge
Scott Wong - 04/24/15 01:50 PM EDT
2012 Pennsylvania Senate nominee Tom Smith could primary the House Transportation chairman.
Boehner: Full House may subpoena Clinton emails
Scott Wong - 04/23/15 09:55 PM EDT
“All options are on the table,” the Speaker said.
Boehner calls for Clinton to 'actually cooperate' with Benghazi probe
Scott Wong - 04/22/15 11:29 AM EDT
If she does, the Speaker says, the committee could be done before 2016.
Republican Congress moves into deal-making mode
Scott Wong - 04/18/15 06:00 AM EDT
What ever happened to the do-nothing Congress?
Did McCain snub potential rival?
Scott Wong - 04/16/15 02:02 PM EDT
The GOP senator donated to every member of his congressional delegation except Rep. Salmon.
Boxer slams McCarthy's 'small measure' drought fix
Scott Wong - 04/14/15 04:52 PM EDT
The two Californians are at odds over the state's water crisis.
Boehner: Obama wants Iran deal 'at any cost'
Scott Wong - 04/14/15 11:17 AM EDT
“Congress should absolutely have the opportunity to review this deal,” Boehner said.
GOP: Obama war request is dead
Scott Wong - 04/13/15 01:24 PM EDT
Obama’s request to use force against ISIS terrorists is dead in the House, says McCarthy.
GOP leader: Dems 'going backwards' with Hillary
Scott Wong - 04/13/15 12:56 PM EDT
"It didn’t turn out well for her last time," Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) recalled.
McCarthy vows House action on Iran bill
Scott Wong - 04/13/15 12:35 PM EDT
The GOP leader said he intends to bring up Sen. Bob Corker’s bill if it passes the Senate.
GOP: Budget deal a cinch
Rebecca Shabad and Scott Wong - 04/11/15 05:57 PM EDT
"This shouldn't be a long, protracted negotiation," says one leadership aide.
Ryan: Scott Walker has 'really good chance' to win GOP nomination
Scott Wong - 04/09/15 02:32 PM EDT
Paul Ryan called Scott a "good friend," but stopped short of an official endorsement.
Boehner: Obama should condemn assault on Cuban activist
Scott Wong - 04/09/15 12:09 PM EDT
The assault on U.S. citizen Jorge Luis García was caught on video.
