Arizona Republican announces run for House speaker, complicating McCarthy’s path
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy's bid for the speakership grew more complicated on Tuesday after a hard-right Republican announced his…
GOP readies to fight ‘woke’ provisions in defense policy bill
Republican are ready to oppose Democratic efforts to include progressive priorities, including abortion and racial equity, within the must-pass defense…
Incoming Dem whip Clark recalls child ‘waking up with nightmares’ over climate change
Incoming House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark said her generation could bring a new perspective to Congress because her kids grew…
McCarthy warns key GOP agenda could be stalled if leadership vote doesn’t move forward
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said GOP agenda issues such as immigration could be held up if fellow Republicans don't…
Americans have low expectations for the next Congress, new poll finds
Most Americans don't expect Washington to accomplish much in the next two years, a new poll finds. At the same…
Judge scolds Justice Department for its slow investigations at hearing for Rep. Matt Gaetz’s convicted associate
A federal judge scolded the Justice Department on Wednesday over what he characterized as slow-moving investigations during a hearing for…
House GOP votes to keep congressional earmarks for pet projects
House Republican voted to allow lawmakers to insert earmarks into spending bills in the next Congress as part of an…
Biden administration’s border woes increasing, as 2022 draws to a close
After a year that saw record number of border crossings, it appears that the Biden administration's immigration woes are only…
Democrats racing to try and secure year-long budget deal before Republicans take control of the House
Democrats in Congress are hoping to secure a year-long budget deal before funding runs out on Dec. 16 and before…
5 Republicans publicly oppose McCarthy’s speakership bid, putting ascension to leadership role in jeopardy
The opposition of five House Republicans to Kevin McCarthy's speakership has raised questions as to whether the Californian can win…