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The first female speaker of the House endorsed Connie Chan for her seat in Congress, telling NBC News in an exclusive interview: “I want to make sure that people know that she can win.”

Wilson, a former public school teacher and principal known in Congress for her colorful outfits, had repeatedly clashed with President Donald Trump.

The House passed a largely symbolic war powers resolution Wednesday over objections from Republican leaders that it would “weaken the president's hand” in negotiations with Iran.

Black Democrats running in the South Florida district are considering coalescing to force a one-one-one matchup against the well-funded congresswoman.

Rep. Tom Kean, R-N.J., has offered little explanation for his ongoing absence. His social media posts highlight how Capitol Hill staffers have come to cover for bosses who are MIA.

The first-year New York mayor has endorsed two congressional candidates challenging incumbents and another going against the anointed successor of a retiring congresswoman.

The first-year New York mayor has endorsed two congressional candidates challenging incumbents and another going against the anointed successor of a retiring congresswoman.

Democrats and some Republicans were critical of the president's defense of his “anti-weaponization” fund on NBC News' “Meet the Press.” Others believe the idea is dead.

The legislation, passed only with Republican votes after Democrats demanded reforms to the immigration agencies, now heads to President Donald Trump to sign into law.

The warrantless surveillance authority is set to expire on Friday. By NBC News What to know today