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Sen. Angus King’s office said a man fatally shot by an ICE agent in Maine was not the intended target of an arrest warrant, after King earlier relayed a different account from DHS.

Democrats blocked a FISA Section 702 extension, leaving the key U.S. surveillance program set to expire Saturday amid a Trump intel standoff.

Republicans' $70 billion Secure America Act cleared the House, funding ICE and Border Patrol through 2029 despite unanimous Democratic opposition.

Former VP Kamala Harris called on Democrats to expand the Supreme Court and reform the electoral system, sparking swift Republican backlash from leaders.

The House approved a Senate-passed 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 punting a long-term solution to the controversial spying program until Congress returns in May.

Speaker Mike Johnson said he supports expelling Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick after an ethics panel found her guilty of more than two dozen violations.

House Republicans expressed frustration with Speaker Johnson over DHS funding strategy as the record-breaking 48-day partial shutdown continued.

House Republican Rep. Neal Dunn of Florida has announced his plan to retire at the end of this congressional term, but rumors of an early departure are swirling.

Congress unveils a nearly $80 billion funding package, but a government shutdown looms as Democrats threaten to block DHS funding over the Minneapolis ICE incident.

Moderate Republicans filed a discharge petition to force a vote on a Obamacare subsidy extension, defying House GOP leadership in a dramatic floor action.

Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., said he will file a resolution to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., over an alleged $5 million FEMA fraud scheme.

Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan crashes Speaker Mike Johnson's government shutdown press conference, temporarily creating chaos as tensions explode on Day 36 of funding crisis.

Trump surgeon general nominee Dr. Casey Means' confirmation hearing postponed as wellness influencer and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ally enters labor.

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., was kicked in the chest by both hooves of his horse after a horsefly spooked the animal, breaking one rib but recovering.

DOJ Deputy AG Todd Blanche reaches out to Ghislaine Maxwell for cooperation in the Epstein investigation, marking a shift under Attorney General Pam Bondi.

A deal between Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Ted Cruz over how states can regulate artificial intelligence has been pulled from President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill.

President Donald Trump played golf with Republican senators as they work to pass the "Big, Beautiful Bill" by July 4, with Trump endorsing the latest revisions.

Bernie Sanders reacts to President Trump's Iran strikes during 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally, as crowd chants 'No more wars' while the senator argues only Congress has power to declare war.

Democrat Sen. Chuck Schumer condemned the Supreme Court's decision upholding Tennessee's state ban on transgender treatments for minors.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Friday that Democrats who want ICE agents to unmask are the same "people who mandated mask wearing for years in America."

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., pushed back against Elon Musk again as the Tesla billionaire continued his warpath on President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.'

House Freedom Caucus member are working to resolve differences with House GOP leaders ahead of a vote on President Donald Trump's reconciliation bill.

House Republicans are unveiling their plans for how to handle the border in their massive Trump agenda bill.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon delivered a message at the House Democrats' press conference on nonpartisanship when it comes to America's children.

Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., appeared less than confident in Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., during a town hall, remarking on the importance of knowing when to step back.

Senate Minority Leader Schumer, D-N.Y., announced that he will vote to keep the government open and warned that a shutdown has worse consequences for Americans.

Democrats in the Senate have different views on how they will vote on a Trump-backed bill to avert a government shutdown.

The House of Representatives passed a Trump-backed government funding bill on Tuesday.

Pete Hegseth's lawyer dissected and refuted a new affidavit from the defense secretary nominee's former sister-in-law in a letter to SASC chairman Wicker on Wednesday.

A new affidavit provided to senators claims secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth made his ex-wife feel unsafe at times. Senators are reviewing it.