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Democratic congressman urges his party to find compromise with Trump’s agenda: ‘Mistake’ to resist

January 1, 2025

Democratic congressman urges his party to find compromise with Trump’s agenda: ‘Mistake’ to resist

Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., published a New York Times guest essay Wednesday urging liberals adopt a new approach to dealing with President-elect Trump and seek compromise.

Republican congressman calls on incoming administration to target 'The Axis of Aggressors'

December 31, 2024

Republican congressman calls on incoming administration to target 'The Axis of Aggressors'

South Carolina Republican Congressman Joe Wilson is appealing to the incoming Trump administration to 'dismantle Georgian sanctions evasion schemes.'

Learning Curve: The new players in Congress

December 30, 2024

Learning Curve: The new players in Congress

Every two years, the period between November's election and when the new Congress begins is often the busiest swath of time for the media's coverage of Congress.

Jimmy Carter expected to lie in Rotunda ahead of state funeral scheduled by Biden

December 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter expected to lie in Rotunda ahead of state funeral scheduled by Biden

Former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday after years of health challenges, is expected to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda before his state funeral in Washington, D.C, on Jan. 9.

Tributes pour in from Congressional lawmakers after Jimmy Carter's death: 'A great humanitarian'

December 29, 2024

Tributes pour in from Congressional lawmakers after Jimmy Carter's death: 'A great humanitarian'

Members of Congress on both sides of the political aisle are paying tribute to late former President Jimmy Carter.

Race to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik in upstate New York heats up with new challenger

December 28, 2024

Race to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik in upstate New York heats up with new challenger

New York Republican State Sen. Dan Stec of North Country is running for Congress to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik, who is expected to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Trump says fate of TikTok should be in his hands when he returns to White House

December 27, 2024

Trump says fate of TikTok should be in his hands when he returns to White House

President-elect Trump said in an amicus brief Friday that he should make the decision as to whether TikTok can continue to operate in the U.S.

Police group praises bill to give public sector retirees full Social Security benefits: 'deserved and earned'

December 27, 2024

Police group praises bill to give public sector retirees full Social Security benefits: 'deserved and earned'

Law enforcement groups praised the passage of a bill that would restores Social Security benefits to former public sector workers who also receive pension payments.

WV Gov. Jim Justice to delay US Senate swearing-in, averting brief bedlam in Charleston

December 27, 2024

WV Gov. Jim Justice to delay US Senate swearing-in, averting brief bedlam in Charleston

West Virginia would have had four governors in ten days if Justice were to take his Senate seat on-time, so the governor announced he will serve out his term.

Dem senator reveals how she narrowly won key state that Trump flipped: ‘Be practical to find results'

December 27, 2024

Dem senator reveals how she narrowly won key state that Trump flipped: ‘Be practical to find results'

Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen talked to Fox News Digital about her recent narrow re-election win in Nevada in a year that saw Donald Trump win the Silver State.