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The assistant U.S. attorney announced that he has proof that "President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election."

In a post on social media, GOP Rep. Randy Fine called for the U.S. government to impose a travel ban on Muslims, suggesting that diversity around the world has "become suicidal."

Senior Democratic lawmakers — and at least one Republican — criticized President Donald Trump on after U.S. forces seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the country's coast

Congress is considering a provision that would limit Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel budget unless he turns over unedited video of U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean.

Republican lawmakers are increasingly leaving office out of fear of the party's base, according to a new report

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene rejected serving her full term after announcing her resignation from Congress.

More House Republicans are considering leaving office soon as infighting and external threats mount, according to a new report

Marjorie Taylor Greene announces her resignation by January 2026, citing concerns over the political system impacting ordinary Americans, amid backlash over her stock trading activity.

The Trump Administration has ordered US states to claw back SNAP benefits issued in full for November amid the ongoing government shutdown, risking penalties for non-compliance.

Nancy Pelosi donated at least $100,000 worth of Apple shares to a Washington, DC university weeks before announcing her retirement at the end of her term in early 2027.

One U.S. official said policy could shift rapidly, commenting that "what is true one day may very well not be the next" regarding Trump's position on Venezuela

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. The decision concludes nearly four decades of service in Congress and closes a defining chapter in Democratic Party leadership.

Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders called on Congress to prevent Trump from striking Venezuela as reports claim the administration has already decided to attack

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton slammed the Trump administration over what he described as lack of legal justification to conduct strikes off the coast of Venezuela and the Eastern Pacific as reports indicate matters are set to escalate further.

The largest federal workers' union urges Congress to end the four-week US government shutdown, warning of severe economic damage and unpaid staff reaching crisis point.

GOP Sen. Rand Paul again slammed the Trump administration over its continued attacks against alleged drug vessels off the Venezuelan coast, saying they amount to extra judicial killings.

Top Democrats are reportedly planning the ouster of Sen. John Fetterman in the next primary election over his approach to President Donald Trump and Republicans in general

A U.S. flag altered to include a swastika was found in the office of a Republican representative, according to a new report

John Fetterman was the only Democratic senator to vote against the measure seeking to block the Trump administration from conducting strikes in the Caribbean without congressional approval

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez claimed the end of Nicolas Maduro's authoritarian rule in Venezuela is close to an end despite initiatives in the U.S. Congress to block the Trump administration from conducting strikes in the Caribbean

Democratic Senator Adam Schiff anticipated that he, along with colleague Tim Kaine, will force a vote to block the strikes on vessels off the Venezuelan coast, which the Trump administration claims is aimed at eradicating drug-trafficking