Congress

Politics 3 hours ago

Senate Republicans weigh Dem demand to split DHS bill, turn to short-term extension to avoid shutdown

Senate Democrats plan to block the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, and some Senate Republicans contend that the bill may need to be sidelined to avoid a shutdown.

Politics 17 hours ago

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to federal pay dates to watch if there’s a partial government shutdown

Government shutdown looms Saturday as Congress faces weekend deadline. Federal workers' pay schedules offer important clues about potential duration.

Congress 20 hours ago

New Dem proposal would restrict ICE's key tool to detain criminal illegal aliens

Democrats are threatening to stall government funding over Immigration and Customs Enforcement warrant requirements as another government shutdown looms Friday.

Congress 22 hours ago

House Democrats hold 'shadow hearings' as they build case to impeach Kristi Noem

House Democrats are advancing an impeachment investigation into DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as Republicans probe ICE operations following a second fatal civilian shooting.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Man accused of spraying Omar has criminal record as congresswoman vows 'a--holes' won't win

Man accused of chemical spray attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar has criminal record and allegedly told neighbor he "might get arrested" before town hall incident.

Republicans 1 day ago

House launches investigation into hospitals allegedly letting foreign patients jump organ transplant lines

Congress investigates hospitals accused of letting wealthy foreign patients bypass U.S. organ transplant waiting lists while more than 100,000 Americans wait.

Minneapolis-St. Paul 1 day ago

New details to Congress reveal guns used, bodycam footage in fatal Border Patrol shooting of Minnesota nurse

The Trump administration sent Congress a "preliminary review" of the fatal Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during an immigration operation.

Media 2 days ago

Trump ally tells government to 'wake up' after deadly federal agent shootings in Minneapolis

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., called for immigration policy reform following two fatal shootings in Minneapolis, demanding reassessment of tactics and for Congress to take action.

New York City 2 days ago

Republicans appeal judge's decision rejecting New York City GOP district lines

The GOP appealed a New York judge's ruling that threw out district lines for a Republican, claiming it dilutes Black and Hispanic voting power.

Fox News Flash 2 days ago

Fetterman opposes shutdown efforts as Democratic colleagues move to block ICE funding bill

Pennsylvania senator cites military pay concerns after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agent mobilized Senate Democrats to oppose DHS funding bill.