Congress

Maryland 50 mins ago

Ex-congressional IT aide accused of stealing 240 government phones and selling them at pawn shop

A former congressional IT aide is accused of stealing 240 taxpayer-funded cellphones worth $150K, shipping them to his home and then selling most at a local pawn shop.

Senate 3 hours ago

Former Dem Rep. Mary Peltola announces U.S. Senate run: 'Put Alaska first'

Former Rep. Mary Peltola announced a 2026 Alaska Senate bid to challenge GOP incumbent Dan Sullivan, citing inflation and resource concerns.

Politics 3 hours ago

Democrats' own words back up Trump action in Venezuela, top intel lawmaker says

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford highlights Democratic lawmakers' contradictory statements on Maduro after criticizing Trump's Venezuela operation.

Politics 3 hours ago

Reporter's Notebook: GOP rebels defy Trump as congressional grip continues to weaken across multiple votes

Five GOP senators broke ranks with Trump on Venezuela war powers, while 17 House Republicans backed Obamacare subsidies in recent votes.

Opinion 1 day ago

Americans can’t close our eyes to the murder of Christians in Nigeria

Nigeria's growing terrorist threat from Boko Haram and Fulani militias poses strategic challenge as Africa's largest democracy heads toward 400 million people.

Opinion 1 day ago

I lead a university. Higher education is failing students — Congress is right to act

Congressional leaders have announced they will target higher education reform in 2026 policy priorities, citing student loan crisis and accreditation overhaul as key solutions.

Minnesota 3 days ago

Picking the right fight: Congressional tensions rise in wake of Minnesota ICE-involved shooting

Democratic divisions emerge over ICE appropriations after a shooting in Minnesota. Progressive lawmakers push for defunding while leadership resists.

Politics 3 days ago

Reporter's Notebook: Progressives eye shutdown leverage to rein in ICE, Venezuela operations

Democrats face an internal split over using a funding deadline to defund ICE after the ICE-involved shooting in Minnesota as Congress races toward a Jan. 30 shutdown.

Congress 3 days ago

House Republicans defend ICE agent in fatal shooting, say use of force was justified

Republicans defend ICE agent in Minnesota shooting of Renee Nicole Good, saying agent responded to threat.

Congress 3 days ago

US move on Venezuela sparks Taiwan comparisons as lawmakers debate China threat

Rep. Gregory Meeks warns China sees opportunity to justify Taiwan aggression by pointing to U.S. military action in Venezuela. House Foreign Affairs Committee members debate differences.