House narrowly passes $1.15 trillion defense bill: What to know
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.
Senator Mitch McConnell breaks silence: 'Mild pneumonia' developed after fall
Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a diagnosis of mild pneumonia, providing the first public explanation for his condition after weeks of speculation.
Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a diagnosis of mild pneumonia, providing the first public explanation for his condition after weeks of speculation.
US House to vote next week on making daylight saving time permanent
The U.S. House will vote on a measure next week that would make daylight saving time year-round.
The U.S. House will vote on a measure next week that would make daylight saving time year-round.
Supreme Court will weigh Trump-backed GOP push to enforce AZ voting laws
The high court justices will decide whether Arizona can continue to require people who register to vote to use a state form to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
The high court justices will decide whether Arizona can continue to require people who register to vote to use a state form to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Arizona fake electors indictment dismissed by state prosecutors
In a June 17 court filing, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes wrote that the state seeks to "dismiss the indictment without prejudice, so the State can re-present this case to the grand jury on a reasonable timeline."
In a June 17 court filing, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes wrote that the state seeks to "dismiss the indictment without prejudice, so the State can re-present this case to the grand jury on a reasonable timeline."
Arizona fake electors case: State supreme court denies prosecutor's appeal
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says her office plans to present the case again to a grand jury rather than drop the prosecution.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says her office plans to present the case again to a grand jury rather than drop the prosecution.
Trump administration won’t pursue $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization Fund," Acting AG says
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
Senate halts immigration package over Trump's $1.8 billion fund for allies
President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion fund for political allies has sparked backlash from his own party and halted a vote on Trump’s immigration enforcement bill.
President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion fund for political allies has sparked backlash from his own party and halted a vote on Trump’s immigration enforcement bill.
Cassidy's loss marks latest Trump purge. What it means for the GOP
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Senate unanimously votes to withhold its pay during government shutdowns
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Discovery at Monticello reveals construction secrets Thomas Jefferson left out of maps and letters
Archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown remnant of Thomas Jefferson's era at Monticello: a brick kiln used to build his home.
Archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown remnant of Thomas Jefferson's era at Monticello: a brick kiln used to build his home.
Eric Swalwell resigning from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell is dropping out of the race for California Governor.
Rep. Eric Swalwell is dropping out of the race for California Governor.
James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."
James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in US Senate race
State Rep. James Talarico has been declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
State Rep. James Talarico has been declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
State of the Union address 2026: What to expect in Trump’s speech
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Fulton County Election raid: Federal court unseals FBI search warrant, affidavit
The FBI is investigating if "intentional acts" caused discrepancies in Fulton County’s 2020 election vote counts.
The FBI is investigating if "intentional acts" caused discrepancies in Fulton County’s 2020 election vote counts.