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US Education April 2

Trump education sec drops in on House Dems press conference with non-partisan message: 'About the children'

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

Politics March 20

Dem senator on Schumer future: 'Important' to know 'when it's time to go'

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.

Government Shutdown March 13

Chuck Schumer will vote to keep government open: 'For Donald Trump, a shutdown would be a gift'

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.

Politics March 13

Dem heard screaming at colleagues despite Schumer’s unity claim as shutdown looms

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

House Of Representatives March 11

Trump-backed bill to avert government shutdown passes House despite mutiny threats

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

Pete Hegseth January 22

Hegseth lawyer slams 'flawed and questionable affidavit' from ex-sister-in-law

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.

Politics January 21

'Desperate attempt': Senators receive affidavit with allegations about Hegseth’s previous marriage

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.

Politics January 17

Ohio Gov DeWine picks Lt Gov to fill Vice President-elect JD Vance's vacant seat

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday named Lt. Gov. Jon Husted as his selection to fill the Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance, who will be inaugurated on Monday.

Donald Trump January 16

Nancy Pelosi to skip Trump inauguration ceremony: report

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., will not attend President-elect Trump's inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol next week.

Politics January 15

Confirmation delays stack up for Trump nominees as paperwork lags in federal offices

Paperwork delays have forced some Trump confirmation hearings to be postponed, with Republicans blaming bureacracy.

Congress January 3

GOP lawmaker, 81, receives medical attention after fall at US Capitol

Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, the Republican House Education Committee chair, fell on on a staircase at the U.S. Capitol Friday.

Senate November 21

Democrats advance 5 more Biden judicial nominees

Senate Democrats advanced five more Biden judicial nominees on Thursday amid a mad dash to confirm left-leaning judges before President-elect Trump assumes office in January.

Politics November 18

Senate GOP initiates Thune-engineered slowdown as Schumer looks to stack judicial votes

Republicans sought to delay Democrats' cloture filings on Monday as they try to quickly confirm Biden judges in the lame duck session.

Trump Transition November 13

Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress over Trump nod to be attorney general, Johnson says

Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of Congress, Speaker Johnson said, after he was tapped to be the next attorney general.

Politics November 13

Matt Gaetz faces GOP Senate opposition after Trump selection for attorney general

Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz's selection by President-elect Trump for attorney general led to immediate pushback from some Republicans, who forecast a bleak outlook for a confirmation.

House Of Representatives Politics November 13

Mike Johnson wins Republican support to be House speaker again after Trump endorsement

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has won the support of enough Republicans to stand as their candidate for the gavel in January.

Donald Trump November 13

Trump throws full support behind Mike Johnson before speaker election

President-elect Trump predicted on Wednesday that the GOP could win liberal states like California and New York in the next election — and mused about running a fourth time.

Politics November 13

Republicans to huddle behind closed doors to elect McConnell's successor Wednesday

The incoming Senate Republican Conference will meet Wednesday morning to elect the successor of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

Chuck Schumer November 12

Schumer invites McCormick, Gallego to new-senator orientation

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has invited Dave McCormick and Ruben Gallego to orientation after initially excluding both from the event.

TAIWAN October 4

Taiwanese people ready to fight as China ramps up aggression, ambassador says

Taiwan's representative to the U.S., Alexander Yui, is vowing that the island's people are ready to fight if China invades the island.

TAIWAN October 4

Taiwan official warns China, Russia, Iran 'working together' 

Taiwan's new representative in the U.S. is warning about the alliance among China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.

POLITICS September 24

Joe Manchin says he won't endorse Harris over support for eliminating filibuster

Joe Manchin said he won't endorse anyone in the presidential election after Vice President Harris voiced support for eliminating the filibuster to protect abortion.

Politics September 22

Chuck Schumer calls out Republicans for 'wasting time' as tentative funding deal is announced

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced that the government will be funded for another three months, thanks to an agreement that avoided a government shutdown.

POLITICS September 19

Rick Scott leads effort to up Secret Service protections after 2nd assassination attempt on Trump

Sen. Rick Scott and other GOP senators are moving to increase Secret Service protections for presidential nominees in the wake of two former President Donald Trump assassination attempts.

POLITICS August 5

Tester to skip DNC in Chicago as he looks to hold onto Senate seat in red Montana

Sen. Jon Tester is not attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this month as he hopes to hold onto his Senate seat in red Montana.

Ilhan Omar May 7

Ilhan Omar’s 'pro-genocide' Jews remark sparks House censure effort

Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing continued fallout from her comments calling some Jewish university students "pro-genocide."

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 3

Democratic Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar indicted by DOJ on conspiracy and bribery charges

The DOJ filed indictments against Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas on Friday in connection with an investigation into bribes he allegedly took from an Azerbaijan-based company.

Massachusetts March 20, 2024

Jordan opens House probe into how Haitian migrant charged with raping girl at Massachusetts shelter came to US

Reps. Jim Jordan and Tom McClintock, R-Calif., launched a House Judiciary probe into how Cory Alvarez entered the U.S. and who sponsored the Haitian.

House of Representatives January 30, 2024

Cori Bush under Justice Department investigation over alleged misuse of security funds

Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., is facing a Justice Department investigation for the alleged misuse of security funds.

Politics January 18, 2024

Fetterman suggests Biden admin stop meeting with 'sleazeball' Menendez, wishes Dems would 'chuck him'

Sen. Fetterman criticizes fellow Democrat Sen. Menendez, labeling him a "sleazeball" for attending a classified briefing amid corruption allegations.