Senate

Politics 3 hours ago

Senate races to avoid government shutdown with time ticking and lingering issues

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., develops contingency plans for government funding as lawmakers work to pass five-bill spending package and remaining funding bills before Jan. 30.

Politics 5 hours ago

Sen Jim Justice says Republicans are 'lousy' at knowing what everyday Americans think about healthcare

The Senate was unable to extend, or replace, expiring Obamacare subsidies, setting up a premium price spike that will hit tens of millions of Americans once they lapse on Wednesday.

Politics 10 hours ago

Some states move to pick up the tab as Obamacare subsidies lapse

States are scrambling to limit health insurance premium hikes as Obamacare subsidies are about to expire, with millions facing higher healthcare costs.

Minnesota Fraud Exposed 1 day ago

Senate pressure mounts as Minnesota fraud scandal continues to unfold

Senator Jim Banks calls for federal investigation into alleged Minnesota childcare fraud involving fake daycare centers and Somali networks.

Minnesota Fraud Exposed 1 day ago

Minnesota lets voters 'vouch' for up to 8 others as fraud scandals fuel calls for federal crackdown

Controversy grows over Minnesota law letting voters vouch for eight neighbors' residency without ID, as critics question election integrity safeguards.

Opinion 3 days ago

DAVID MARCUS: Ben Sasse is dying, but his letter to America will live forever

Former Republican senator Ben Sasse's letter announcing his terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis moves readers with its grace and philosophical depth.

House Of Representatives 4 days ago

Kentucky congressman announces death of longtime aide and campaign manager

Rep. Andy Barr mourns the Christmastime death of longtime aide Tatum Dale, calling her the "heart and soul" of his team for over 15 years.

House Of Representatives 4 days ago

2026 deadlines loom as Congress leaves DC with several unfinished battles

Congress faces critical January deadlines as lawmakers return, with government funding for 2026 unresolved and only eight joint session days remaining.

Donald Trump 5 days ago

The iciest moments of 2025: The 5 political feuds that froze Washington

President Donald Trump's second term sparked major political controversies in 2025, from the longest government shutdown in history to mass deportation operations.

Congress 6 days ago

5 pivotal 2026 Senate races will determine whether Republicans maintain governing trifecta under Trump

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper faces former RNC Chair Michael Whatley in a blockbuster 2026 Senate race, while Sen. Jon Ossoff defends his seat.