Fresno Congressman Jim Costa, a moderate Democrat, is backing the charge of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to impeach President Donald Trump — even though Trump will leave office on Jan. 20. Costa said in a statement that Wednesday's Capitol riots were "a direct result of an emboldened President who has...
Republicans Hope to Set Stage for House Turnaround in Valley, State
LOS ANGELES — California is one of the most heavily Democratic states in the country, but Republicans this year are determined to regain a string of U.S. House seats the party lost to Democrats two years ago. President Donald Trump, who wants the House back under GOP control and House...
'Nellie' the Stuffed Swamp Rat Sells Congress on Wiping Out Nutria
Rep. Josh Harder brought a stuffed swamp rat nicknamed "Nellie" to the congressional floor Wednesday. And, the Turlock Democrat's show-and-tell presentation worked to perfection. The House, on a voice vote, passed Harder's legislation to make $12 million available each year until 2025 to battle an invasion of nutria. “Especially on...
Will Congress Embrace Ag Labor Bill With Path to Legalized Status?
A farm labor bill that would make undocumented workers eligible for visas and provide a path to long-term residency has won the support of Valley lawmakers from both sides of the aisle. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act was introduced in the House on Wednesday. The bipartisan list of co-sponsors includes...