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Senate January 5

Kaine tells Congress to 'get its a-- off the couch,' reclaim war powers

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., is again trying to rein in President Donald Trump's military authority and give Congress more of a say, following a surprise weekend operation.

House Of Representatives January 5

Congress rolls out $174B spending bill as Jan 30 shutdown fears grow

Congress unveils more than $174 billion spending bill to avoid government shutdown by Jan. 30 deadline, with House vote expected this week on the bipartisan legislation.

VIDEO January 3

The Trump administration’s goal is to ensure that the handover goes smoothly, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., explains why she thinks that congressional approval was not needed for the Trump administration’s strikes in Venezuela on ‘The Big Weekend Show.’  

VIDEO January 3

Can Congress function in 2026?

Republicans are still looking for an identity.

VIDEO January 3

Democratic lawmaker warns 'nothing good comes out of this' after Maduro's capture

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., joins ‘Fox News Live’ to discuss the Trump administration’s failure to notify Congress before the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

VIDEO January 2

2026 ‘needs to be the year’ something happens about this, Rep. Bryan Steil says

Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., explains why he thinks he will be able to gather a coalition to crack down on congressional stock trading on ‘The Story.’

Midterm Elections January 2

Healthcare, economy and the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill': Welcome to the midterms

The 2026 midterm elections heat up as Democrats target kitchen table issues while Republicans defend Senate control, as key races could reshape Congress.

Politics December 31

Former Colorado Sen Ben Nighthorse Campbell dead at 92

Former Colorado Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell died on Tuesday at the age of 92.

Politics December 31

Congress blocks Obamacare subsidies after shutdown fight, premiums set to surge

Congress fails to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies before the Dec. 31 deadline as both sides try to find common ground on a bipartisan solution when they return in the new year.

Republicans December 31

Former GOP Sen Jon Kyl announces dementia diagnosis, steps away from public life

Former Arizona Republican Sen. Jon Kyl, 83, announced he is withdrawing from public life after being diagnosed with dementia following decades of service in Congress.

Politics December 30

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.