These six House races are ones to watch in this year’s election
Democrats need to flip just four seats to take back control of the House while Republicans hope to expand their majority and make it easier to get priorities over the...
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Lawmakers are moving quickly to launch investigations into the Trump assassination attempt
Congressional committees are moving quickly to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden as Democrats surpass Trump’s pace
Trump still holds the edge when it comes to the most impactful confirmations — those to the Supreme Court and the country’s 13 appellate courts.
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
The House has pushed a $95 billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies closer to passage.
Congressional leaders sell $1.2 trillion spending package to members before shutdown deadline
Congressional leaders are working to put a positive light on a $1.2 trillion spending package that lawmakers look to approve before funding expires at midnight Friday for several key government...
House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell. Senate path unclear
Lawmakers are concerned the company’s current ownership structure is beholden to the Chinese government and poses a U.S. national security threat.
The Pentagon adds new details about Austin’s secretive hospital stay and the delay in telling Biden
The Pentagon is releasing new details about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s nearly weeklong hospitalization. It says he had a medical procedure Dec. 22 and went home a day later, but...
US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level as rents soar and coronavirus pandemic aid lapses
By KEVIN FREKING (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States experienced a dramatic 12% increase in homelessness to its highest reported level as soaring rents and a decline in coronavirus...
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Big pay raise for troops in defense bill sent to Biden. Conservatives stymied on cultural issues.
The bill authorizes the biggest pay raise for troops in more than two decades.
Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker two months ago. Now he’s leaving Congress by year’s end.
Two months after his historic ouster as House speaker, Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy announced Wednesday that he is resigning from his congressional seat in California.