Newsom names Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to fill Feinstein’s vacant Senate seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom named Democratic strategist Laphonza Butler as Sen. Dianne Feinstein's replacement in the U.S. Senate following the…
Why McCarthy decided to take on his right flank and prevent the shutdown
Speaker Kevin McCarthy didn't know whether the House could avoid a government shutdown when he met with his divided Republican…
US averts government shutdown
Congress passed a stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown ahead of a critical midnight deadline when funding for federal…
‘Dog and pony show’: Veterans struggle to obtain cancer benefits one year after massive burn pit legislation
One veteran was denied benefits twice for his cancer, even though it was supposed to be covered by a massive…
High-profile Supreme Court cases to watch in 2023-24
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on several important cases in 2023-24 on such topics as abortion, opioids, social…
September 29, 2023 – Government shutdown nears as Congress continues negotiations
With less than two days to go until the critical deadline to extend federal funding, Congress is barreling toward a…
Ron DeSantis in California says his war of words with Gavin Newsom ‘is all business’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his war of words with California Gov. Gavin Newsom - which will include a debate…
House passes 1-year Africa AIDS relief extension with safeguard GOP Rep says stops Biden abortion ‘hijacking’
House Republicans passed a 1-year extension for a Bush era program combatting AIDS in Africa but included safeguards that pro-life…
Kevin McCarthy critics weigh push to oust him but lack candidate who can win majority vote
Conservative hardliners have started to float potential alternative candidates should House Speaker Kevin McCarthy be ousted, as internal frustration with…
House expected to take up GOP stopgap bill but Congress still on track for a shutdown
The House is expected to take up a GOP stopgap bill to extend government funding on Friday -- but House…