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Republicans Likely To Swap Senate And House Power With Democrats

A split Congress will make it harder to pass the president's agenda.

Freshman Republican Congressman Put Mistress On Payroll, Paid Her Thousands In Taxpayer Dollars: Report

Rep. Anthony D'Esposito also reportedly hired his fiancée's daughter.

Democrat Rep. Susan Wild's Chances Of Winning Closely-Watched Pennsylvania District

She is facing Republican Ryan Mackenzie in a closely watched race.

Democrat Rep. Chris Deluzio's Chances Of Winning Tossup Pennsylvania District

He is battling Republican Rob Mercuri in a district that is nearly evenly split between the two parties

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Congress, White House Strike Deal On DHS Funding In Bid To Avert Shutdown

Crucial agreement reached on Homeland Security funding, clearing the way for progress on averting a government shutdown.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson has demanded changes to US border policy before moving any additional aid to Ukraine or other US partners

House Republicans' Budget Battle Threatens Economic Stability

House Republicans' refusal to compromise on the budget threatens economic stability and sparks concerns over the nation's financial health.

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., USA

Another Debt Ceiling Crisis? Congress Again Scrambling To Keep Government Open

Congress faces deadline with unresolved disputes, risking partial shutdown and prompting urgent bipartisan action to avert disruptions to essential services.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Washington in December

Biden Holds Tough Ukraine Aid Talks With US Congress Chiefs

Washington's vital military assistance for Ukraine's fight against Russian invasion has dried up.

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks urging Congress to pass his national security supplement request, which includes funding to support Ukraine, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House

'This Cannot Wait': Biden Urges Congress To Pass Ukraine Aid

President Joe Biden urged feuding US lawmakers Wednesday to approve military aid for Kyiv, warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not stop with Ukraine and could even clash with NATO.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler testifies before a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee oversight hearing on the SEC on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 14, 2021.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler's Salary Should Be $1 Per Year, US Congressman Suggests

Rep. Steve Womack said defunding the SEC is a means to curb its regulatory overreach and help it focus on its primary mission.

Protesters raise their painted hands as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to examine the national security supplemental request, in Washingotn October 31, 2023

'Ceasefire Now!' Protesters Interrupt US Congress Hearing

Protesters with hands covered in red paint repeatedly interrupted a congressional hearing on US military aid Tuesday, demanding Washington stop funding Israel's fight against Hamas.

Jim Jordan, pictures at the US Capitol on October 13, 2023, has voiced confidence that he can win 217 votes in the House

No Let Up In Speaker Fight For Paralyzed US Congress

The US House of Representatives entered a third week of paralysis Monday as Republicans struggled to unite behind a leader to end a bitter civil war that has stalled their domestic agenda and thwarted action on the Israel crisis.

A pedestrian walks in front of the National Congress, as Argentines struggle amid rising inflation, in Buenos Aires,

Richest Members Of US Congress: One Is Worth Almost Half A Billion

The net worth of the top five wealthiest Congress members total about $1.26 billion.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler testifies on budget before a House Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in W

US Lawmaker Proposes SEC Stabilization Act To Oust 'Tyrannical' Chairman Gary Gensler

"U.S. capital markets must be protected from a tyrannical Chairman, including the current one," Davidson said in a tweet, announcing that he has filed the SEC Stabilization Act.

Stalled US debt ceiling talks in Washington have fuelled worries about a painful default

US Default 'X Date' Pushed Back To June 5; Wall Street Reacts Favorably

The US debt ceiling crisis got a bit of a reprieve Friday, when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced the federal government had enough funds in reserves to operate uninterrupted until June 5. That news, along with reports of a looming deal, sent Wall Street soaring.

US authorities say TikTok poses a national security threat

TikTok Users Protest Proposals For US Ban At Congress

TikTok users protest proposals for US ban at Congress

Rescuers will Sunday resume the search for four still missing after the boat capsized

At Least 8 Dead Off Coast Of San Diego In Deadly Human Smuggling Operation

Two capsized smuggling boats off the coast of San Diego, California, left at least 8 people dead, officials said Sunday.

Two of four Americans kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico found dead

Kidnapped Americans: Mexican Cartel Apologizes, Turns In Suspects As Questions Grow

Questions behind the abduction of four Americans by the Mexican Gulf Cartel continue to grow after an apology letter was found along with a group of bound men.

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks during a congressional delegation visit to the southern border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, U.S. April 25, 2022.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Leading Group Of Lawmakers Interested In Visiting Imprisoned Jan 6 Defendants

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is leading a group organizing a trip for members of Congress to visit Jan. 6 defendants being held in a Washington, D.C., jail.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell at the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Mitch McConnell Health Update: Republican Senate Leader Hospitalized After Fall In DC

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was hospitalized Wednesday night after suffering a fall during a private dinner at a Washington D.C. restaurant.

Fox On Trial: Tucker Carlson Says He Hates Trump 'Passionately,' Eager To Move On

Legal filings show Fox News host Tucker Carlson vehemently disparaging former President Donald Trump in private text conversations following the 2020 election.

Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz delivers remarks at the Starbucks 2016 Investor Day in Manhattan, New York, U.S. December 7, 2016.

Starbucks CEO Shultz Submits To Pressure, Will Testify Before Senate Over Union Busting Concerns

Starbucks CEO Howard Shultz agreed to testify before a Senate committee led by Bernie Sanders regarding questions about the company's ongoing union battle.

FBI's Trump Informants Are Traitors, Marjorie Taylor Greene Says

Former RNC Chair Calls Marjorie Taylor Greene A 'Crazy Fool,' As Rep Goes After Trans Youth

Former RNC Chair Michael Steele called Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a "crazy fool" on Thursday, saying the congresswoman needs to "just shut the hell up."