How contempt of Congress works - and the next steps in the contempt case against Dr. Fauci
The committee’s vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt is the first step in the process, but the next step has yet to be decided.
The committee’s vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt is the first step in the process, but the next step has yet to be decided.
Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to fill Senate seat until January
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster names Darlene Graham Nordone to temporarily fill the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat as Republicans prepare for a special primary to choose a candidate for the upcoming election.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster names Darlene Graham Nordone to temporarily fill the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat as Republicans prepare for a special primary to choose a candidate for the upcoming election.
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.
Mitch McConnell rumors, Senate succession and constitutional questions
North Central College professor Stephen Caliendo discusses what is publicly known about Sen. Mitch McConnell's health, how Senate vacancies are filled, Kentucky's replacement process and the legal realities behind online speculation.
North Central College professor Stephen Caliendo discusses what is publicly known about Sen. Mitch McConnell's health, how Senate vacancies are filled, Kentucky's replacement process and the legal realities behind online speculation.
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.
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.
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.
Effort to ban lawmakers from stock trading gains momentum
The effort to further regulate stock trading by congressional lawmakers has been talked about for a long time. Will 2026 be the year it finally happens?
The effort to further regulate stock trading by congressional lawmakers has been talked about for a long time. Will 2026 be the year it finally happens?
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Tensions high as government shutdown drags on
Despite the Senate agreeing on a spending bill, the federal shutdown will continue until at least tomorrow.
Despite the Senate agreeing on a spending bill, the federal shutdown will continue until at least tomorrow.
Senate takes first step to end longest government shutdown in history
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo explains how the shutdown could conclude, its impact on federal workers, and what could follow politically.
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo explains how the shutdown could conclude, its impact on federal workers, and what could follow politically.
FAA grounds general aviation operations at DCA, 11 other US airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Trump administration aims to make US citizenship test more difficult
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
RFK Jr. testifying at Senate hearing about CDC, vaccine policies
The Health and Human Services secretary faces questions on Thursday from a Senate committee about layoffs and sweeping changes to health agencies.
The Health and Human Services secretary faces questions on Thursday from a Senate committee about layoffs and sweeping changes to health agencies.
Democrats invoke rare Senate rule to demand DOJ release Epstein files
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was compelling the Justice Department and FBI to release the Jeffrey Epstein files though a century-old law.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was compelling the Justice Department and FBI to release the Jeffrey Epstein files though a century-old law.
What's next for the DOGE spending cuts bill?
After an early morning vote, the Senate passed a bill that would cut nearly $9 billion in already allocated federal funding. Democrats are now blasting the legislation.
After an early morning vote, the Senate passed a bill that would cut nearly $9 billion in already allocated federal funding. Democrats are now blasting the legislation.