Congress

Government Shutdown 1 hour ago

Government shutdowns may be fewer, but they’re increasingly disruptive

U.S. government shutdowns have become longer and more frequent due to partisan rancor, with 22 closures since 1976 affecting federal agencies nationwide.

Jeffrey Epstein 3 hours ago

Starmer calls on ex-Prince Andrew to testify before Congress after latest Epstein release

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for the former Prince Andrew to testify before Congress after the latest Epstein files release on Sunday.

House of Representatives Elections 16 hours ago

House GOP's already fragile majority to further shrink after Democrats' ballot box victory

Democratic runoff decides Texas special election for vacant congressional seat, shrinking Republican House majority to razor-thin margin of control.

House of Representatives Elections 1 day ago

House GOP majority on the brink as all-Democrat Texas special congressional election underway

Republicans' razor-thin House majority shrinks further as Democrats set to win Texas special election, giving GOP leadership new headaches in Congress.

Congress 1 day ago

Government shuts down again after Democrats revolt over DHS funding

Congress failed to pass a new funding deal in time, triggering the second partial government shutdown in six months as federal agencies prepare for potential closure.

Congress 1 day ago

Looming government shutdown threatens service members, FEMA, TSA amid ICE impasse

Republicans raised concerns about the government services that could see a funding lapse on Sunday if the country plunges into a second shutdown in three months.

Federal Reserve 2 days ago

Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh ignites fight over independence on Capitol Hill

Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair sparked a divide among lawmakers on Friday, as Republicans praised his experience and Democrats questioned his independence.

Politics 2 days ago

Reporter's Notebook: Senate funding deal hits snag as Graham presses sanctuary city vote

Sen. Lindsey Graham holds up government funding, demanding votes on a sanctuary cities bill and expanded lawsuit rights for Jack Smith surveillance targets.

Congress 2 days ago

GOP senator vows to block Trump's Fed chair pick unless Powell probe is dropped

Sen. Thom Tillis said he will block Trump's Federal Reserve nominee until the DOJ ends its criminal probe of Jerome Powell over a building renovation controversy.

Fox News Poll 2 days ago

Fox News Poll: An early look at the 2026 midterms

Fox News poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 52% to 46% in generic congressional ballot for midterm elections, highest Democratic support recorded.