Congress

Politics 12 hours ago

Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman denies viewing pornography on flight after viral photos surface online

California congressman Brad Sherman faces viral backlash after photos appeared to show him viewing explicit images on a tablet during a flight, sparking a social media controversy.

Politics 12 hours ago

Dems say base is 'rightfully' angry over their leaders caving to GOP during shutdown fight: 'Porch puppies'

Democrats are turning on each other after Senate moderates voted with Republicans to end the shutdown, drawing fire from progressives demanding a tougher fight.

Politics 12 hours ago

Judge rejects Rep. LaMonica McIver’s bid to toss assault case, says her actions had ‘no legislative purpose’

A federal judge ruled Rep. LaMonica McIver’s alleged clash with federal agents wasn’t part of her congressional duties, rejecting her bid to dismiss the charges.

Politics 12 hours ago

Anti-Trump network behind mass protests cracks open war chest against Dems who backed reopening government

Left-wing group Indivisible targets Senator Chuck Schumer and Democrats who broke ranks to end the federal government shutdown over healthcare disputes.

Politics 12 hours ago

Shutdown is over, but Washington's budget brawl is just getting started

Rep. Rosa DeLauro warns another government shutdown could occur by Jan. 30 as Congress faces unresolved Obamacare subsidy issues and nine remaining spending bills.

Politics 12 hours ago

GOP unity shattered by controversial measure in government shutdown bill

House and Senate Republicans are at odds over a provision in the federal funding bill that would allow senators to sue over Arctic Frost.

Politics 12 hours ago

Arizona lawmakers' flight makes emergency landing in Kansas City after passenger disruption

Arizona congressional members aboard an American Airlines flight were forced to make an emergency landing in Kansas City after a disruptive passenger incident during D.C. trip.

Media 12 hours ago

Sen. John Kennedy ridicules Democratic Party divide between Schumer and 'socialist' wing' led by AOC

Senator John Kennedy discusses the Democratic Party divide, defends the filibuster, and warns about Chinese influence threats during interview on government shutdown fallout.

Politics 12 hours ago

MAGA supporters rally around Fetterman after senator's fall sends him to hospital

MAGA supporters sent well wishes to Sen. John Fetterman after he was hospitalized following a fall caused by a heart rhythm condition flare-up.

Opinion 12 hours ago

REP. BRIAN MAST: Democrats' 43-day shutdown was not a strategy — it was a disaster

Rep. Brian Mast introduces Pay Our Patriots Act to protect military pay during government shutdowns, criticizing Democrats for using service members as political leverage.

Politics 12 hours ago

Congress to hold hearing on member stock trading amid Pelosi’s reported $130 million windfall

House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil, R-Wis., will lead a hearing on strengthening the STOCK Act amid insider trading concerns.

Opinion 12 hours ago

Washington reopens, but Americans still feel shut out

Lengthy federal government shutdown reveals deeper problem of public disengagement as political messaging failures erode belief in democratic institutions and leadership.

Politics 12 hours ago

Trump signs bill ending longest government shutdown in US history

President Donald Trump signed legislation ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history after more than 40 days, approving funding through January 30.

Media 12 hours ago

Speaker Johnson accuses Dems of choosing politics over hungry Americans after House votes to reopen government

House Speaker Mike Johnson accused top Democrats of putting politics before Americans in need after Congress voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Politics 12 hours ago

House Democrat accuses fellow Dem of violating a 'free and fair election' in stunning public move

A House Democrat filed a privileged resolution condemning Rep. Jesus García for allegedly orchestrating a chief of staff's campaign entry before his withdrawal.

Politics 12 hours ago

Trump’s backing of H-1B visa program exposes cracks within MAGA movement

President Donald Trump faced renewed criticism from his MAGA base after defending H-1B visas for foreign workers in a Fox News interview this week.

Politics 12 hours ago

Democrat's swearing-in tips scales for House battle to unseal Epstein documents

Rep. Adelita Grijalva joins Thomas Massie, three other Republicans and House Democrats in bipartisan effort to force December vote on Jeffrey Epstein documentation release.

Politics 12 hours ago

Dems pull out all the stops to keep Obamacare subsidies fight alive after vote to reopen government

Democrats plan long-shot discharge petition for Obamacare subsidies as House GOP Leader Steve Scalise calls the COVID-era credits wasteful.

Politics 12 hours ago

Trump issues sweeping pardons for 2020 election allies — what the move really means

President Donald Trump pardoned more than 70 people accused of seeking to overturn the 2020 election results, including his former personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani.

Politics 12 hours ago

House Republicans balk at Senate provision letting lawmakers sue over ‘Arctic Frost’ phone records

House Republicans blast a last-minute provision in the Senate-passed government funding bill allowing senators to sue over the "Arctic Frost" probe.

Politics 12 hours ago

Duckworth staffer accused of posing as lawyer in attempt to free illegal immigrant from ICE custody

ICE officials say Edward York from Sen. Tammy Duckworth's office falsified documents and claimed to be a lawyer to gain access to a detained illegal immigrant.

Politics 12 hours ago

White House slams Dems' 'bad-faith' Epstein doc release as demand for files intensifies

The White House fired back after correspondence from Jeffrey Epstein about President Donald Trump was released by House Democrats on Wednesday

Politics 12 hours ago

Trump's signature tariffs hang on key question about Congress' power before Supreme Court

The Supreme Court weighs separation of powers issues as Donald Trump defends his use of emergency law to bypass Congress on global tariffs.

Politics 12 hours ago

Jeffries reveals last-minute move to extend COVID-era subsidies as House shutdown vote looms

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democrats plan to introduce an amendment extending Obamacare subsidies for three years to legislation ending the government shutdown.

Politics 12 hours ago

Far-left firebrand spends eye-popping amount of campaign cash on luxury hotels, 'top-tier' limo services

Federal Election Commission filings show that progressive Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, spent nearly $75,000 on luxury hotels, transportation and security this year in cities across the U.S.

Politics 12 hours ago

SCOTUS extends stay on SNAP benefits for now, impacting millions

Supreme Court justices agreed to extend a stay on full SNAP payments through Thursday as states sue the Trump administration over reduced food benefits.

Politics 12 hours ago

Ilhan Omar fires back after Trump's Constitution dig: 'Unlike you, I can read'

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar and President Donald Trump reignited their longstanding quarrel over citizenship and constitutional interpretation in recent exchanges.

Politics 12 hours ago

Family rift: Top Democrat's own daughter publicly opposes her on shutdown deal

Mother-daughter political divide emerges as New Hampshire's Sen. Jeanne Shaheen backs shutdown deal while daughter Stefany opposes it over healthcare concerns.

Politics 12 hours ago

Democrat lawmaker blasts Senate colleagues for caving in shutdown deal

Rep. Melanie Stansbury criticizes eight Senate Democrats for ending the 42-day stalemate, arguing federal employee protections shouldn't have been necessary.

Media 12 hours ago

John Fetterman sides with GOP in Senate vote, says Democrats ‘crossed a line’ putting politics over country

Sen. John Fetterman breaks with Democrats in Senate vote over 42-day government shutdown, saying party 'crossed a line' by risking SNAP benefits and worker pay.

Politics 12 hours ago

Call to duty: In battle for House, Republicans and Democrats looking to veterans

Military veterans emerge as key players in 2026 midterm battle for House control, with Republicans defending slim majority against Democratic challengers.