Susan Davis

congressional correspondent for USA Today

Susan Davis appears in the following:

House Rebukes Turkey With Votes On Sanctions, Armenian Genocide

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Lawmakers approved a resolution affirming that it is U.S. policy to recognize the genocide of 1.5 million Armenians at the hands of the Ottoman Empire, now modern-day Turkey.

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House Will Vote To Formalize Impeachment Procedures In Ongoing Inquiry

Monday, October 28, 2019

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says the House will vote this week on a resolution outlining the process for the next steps in the inquiry into President Trump.

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A History Of Congressional Stunts

Saturday, October 26, 2019

House Republicans efforts to disrupt the impeachment inquiry this week by storming a closed hearing is part of a tradition of using "stunts" to try to redirect the political debate on Capitol Hill.

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How The Impeachment Process Is Similar Or Different Than A Legal Trial

Friday, October 25, 2019

How is the presidential impeachment process similar or different than a legal trial? NPR looks at the role of the House and the Senate and how they differ.

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1st Lawmaker To Trigger New #MeToo-Era Conduct Rules Is A Female Freshman

Thursday, October 24, 2019

The House Ethics Committee announced Wednesday a preliminary inquiry into Rep. Katie Hill, D-Calif., over allegations of a sexual relationship with a member of her staff. She denies the allegation.

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Republicans Largely Stand Behind Trump Following William Taylor's Testimony

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

After William Taylor testified the president leveraged military assistance and a White House meeting in return for political investigations in Ukraine, Republicans largely stuck behind the president.

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Republicans Disrupt House Impeachment Inquiry, Delaying Testimony From Pentagon Aide

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

GOP lawmakers broke House rules by entering a secure area where a closed-door interview was scheduled to be held. Committee rules allow only those serving on those panels conducting inquiry to attend.

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Florida Republican Rep. Francis Rooney Expressed Concerns Over Mulvaney's Comments

Friday, October 18, 2019

Florida Republican Rep. Francis Rooney has expressed concerns about acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney's comments about political interference in foreign policy.

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Recapping The Week Of Developments And Testimony In The Impeachment Inquiry

Friday, October 18, 2019

NPR's Audie Cornish wraps up a fast-moving week of developments and testimony in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump and looks ahead to what's next.

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Maryland Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings Dies At Age 68

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Maryland Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings died Thursday at the age of 68. Cummings was a senior black voice in Congress, praised as a moral authority and beloved across the political spectrum.

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Elijah Cummings Dies At 68

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Elijah Cummings has died at the age of 68 because of complications concerning longstanding health challenges, his office says.

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McConnell Prepares Senate For Trump Impeachment Trial As Inquiry Escalates

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said a Trump impeachment trial could begin by Thanksgiving. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted the timeline was pegged to the investigation, not a date.

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Democrats Face High Level Of Political Risk Over Impeachment

Monday, October 14, 2019

Freshman Democrats are taking on a political risk in supporting an impeachment inquiry of President Trump. They say it's worth it.

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How Lawmakers Are Reacting To Marie Yovanovitch's Deposition

Friday, October 11, 2019

Lawmakers are reacting after former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch testified behind closed doors before the House Intelligence committee.

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What's Happened This Week In The Impeachment Inquiry

Friday, October 11, 2019

A look at the developments in the House impeachment inquiry after associates of President Trump's personal lawyer were indicted and a former U.S. ambassador says Trump forced her out.

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News Brief: Ukraine Investigation, Iraq Protests, James Franco Sued

Friday, October 04, 2019

We have an update on the House Democrats' impeachment inquiry. Also, anti-government protests in Iraq continue and actor James Franco is accused of sexually exploiting female former students.

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Ukraine Affair Latest

Friday, October 04, 2019

We have an update on the congressional probe of the Ukraine whistleblower report.

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Republicans Call For A Kavanaugh-Like Strategy In Whistleblower Fight

Friday, October 04, 2019

Republicans who support President Trump say the next three weeks are crucial to determine whether he can keep Republicans united behind him or if emerging cracks break open even wider.

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House Intel Chair Adam Schiff Pushes Back On Trump's Attacks On Whistleblower

Wednesday, October 02, 2019

The State Department inspector general is briefing bipartisan bicameral staff of key committees as part of the House impeachment inquiry. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the probe.

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'We Are Not To Let Momentum Drop': Despite Recess, Impeachment Inquiry Persists

Friday, September 27, 2019

Congress adjourned for a two-week recess, but members of the House Intelligence Committee are expected to work through it.

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