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…
McConnell says ‘time is ticking’ for Congress to pass a budget bill
The Dec. 16 deadline for Congress to pass a new spending agreement to avoid a government shutdown is quickly approaching,…
Family of fallen officer Brian Sicknick snubs McConnell, McCarthy at Jan. 6 event
The family of fallen Capitol Hill Police Officer Brian Sicknick refused to shake hands with Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep.…
Defense bill likely to include end to military Covid vaccine mandate, source says
A massive bill setting defense policy is likely to end the military Covid vaccine mandate, a source familiar with the…
Mayorkas defends DHS record amid record illegal border crossings
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended efforts along the southern border on Monday, despite record number of illegal…
White House maintains support for keeping military vax mandate as Congress weighs rolling it back in NDAA
The White House is pushing for the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for service members to remain in place; Republicans threaten to…
FBI special agent found not guilty of attempted murder in Metro shooting incident
An FBI special agent who shot and wounded a fellow passenger aboard a Washington, DC-area Metro train in December 2020…
McCarthy vows military vaccine mandate will end or national defense bill won’t move forward
House GOP Leader McCarthy says he met with President Biden last week and vowed that the military vaccine mandate will…
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…
Republican John Duarte wins open House seat in California after Democrat concedes
Democrat Adam Gray conceded on Friday night to Republican John Duarte in the open-seat race to represent California's 13th Congressional…