Congress
News, Analysis and Opinion from POLITICO
81 items
Sort by
-
Key committee to receive briefing on Trump’s TikTok order
1h - Politics -
Democrats plot strategy for fighting Trump on funding freeze
3h - Politics -
Judiciary Committee eyes next week for FBI nominee's confirmation hearing
6h - Politics -
Democrats named to DOGE Subcommittee
6h - Politics -
Trump pushes Hill GOP on recess appointments, debt limit
A White House meeting on the president’s first full day back in office emphasized unity.6h - Politics -
The Senate readies for a nominee siege
GOP leaders are planning an all-out grind to wear down Democratic opposition.7h - Politics -
GOP senators criticize Trump over pardoning violent Jan. 6 rioters
8h - Politics -
Stefanik paints a grim picture of a UN she wants to reform
Trump’s pick to be UN ambassador faced a generally cordial panel of senators on the Foreign Relations Committee.9h - Politics -
Democrats press VA secretary nominee on abortion, Project 2025
9h - Politics -
Johnson wary of pardoning violent Jan. 6 rioters
9h - Politics -
Senate panel advances Bessent nomination
The move clears the way for a Senate floor vote in the coming days.13h - Politics -
GOP leaders' White House summit takes shape
13h - Politics -
The Capitol agenda: Trump meeting, nominees and TikTok drama
15h - Politics -
Trump repeals rule allowing transgender troops to serve in military
1d - Politics -
Trump: ‘We don’t need’ Latin America
1d - Politics -
Senate unanimously confirms Rubio as secretary of State
1d - Politics -
Top Republican blasts Raskin for Biden pardon
1d - Politics -
‘We’re running out of time’: GOP already antsy on Trump’s Hill agenda
Big wins are far off as Republicans take control of Washington.1d - Politics -
‘Not enough room’: Lawmakers fret about indoor inauguration
The Capitol Rotunda might be too small to accommodate every member at Monday’s swearing-in.2d - Politics -
Tim Kaine explains strategy on Pete Hegseth
His questioning was aimed at calling Hegseth's character into question.2d - Politics -
Trump to tap Michael Ellis as CIA general counsel
4d - Politics -
The Capitol grapples with Trump's last-minute inauguration switch
4d - Politics -
Hill progressives withdraw letter calling for a 32-hour workweek
4d - Politics -
Donald Trump’s DOJ could win convictions of two Jan. 6 defendants next week
4d - Politics -
DHS Secretary nominee testifies in low-drama hearing
4d - Politics -
GOP budget menu outlines sweeping spending cuts
4d - Politics -
Clyburn hopes Johnson will attempt to find 'common ground'
The South Carolina Democrat is eager to see if Johnson's patience with his fellow Republicans will extend across the aisle.Jan. 5 - Politics -
Johnson tells House Republicans that Trump wants one ‘big beautiful’ reconciliation package
Trump’s decision is a win for House Ways & Means Chair Jason Smith.Jan. 4 - Politics -
Schumer presses Thune for briefings on recent attacks
Thune took control of the Senate chamber on Friday.Jan. 4 - Politics -
Two months later, Dems are still squabbling over lessons learned from Trump's win
Jeffries and Schumer are laying the groundwork for portraying the GOP as the party of the ultra-wealthy.Jan. 9 - Politics -
Johnson prevailed in the speakership race. His problems are just beginning.
Conservatives are signaling their votes for Johnson only represent a tentative truce.Jan. 3 - Politics -
The Real Story Behind Mike Turner’s Firing
The speaker’s decision to cashier his Intelligence chair wasn’t about Donald Trump.3d - Politics -
Why the debt fight is going to get even worse next year
On Jan. 1, the limit resumes on the U.S. national debt of more than $36 trillion. And Republicans are divided on how to handle the cliff, after the House shot down the incoming president's plan.Dec. 30 - Politics -
Is the Democratic brand toxic? A growing number of Dems wonder if going ‘independent’ will help them win
After devastating losses across the map, some Democrats are thinking about a serious rebrand.Dec. 29 - Politics -
Josh Gottheimer promised an abortion protection bill. Eight months later, he hasn’t introduced it.
The House Democrat is running for New Jersey governor in a crowded primary field.Dec. 23 - Politics -
DeWine passes over Ramaswamy, selects Jon Husted for Senate
The senator-to-be is an institutionalist Republican similar to the Ohio governor.4d - Politics -
Eric Schmitt, Ro Khanna voice support for H-1B visa reform, as GOP clashes over immigration
The debate over the program, and immigration in general, roiled the Republican party last week.Dec. 29 - Politics -
Expect a quieter Jan. 6 this time around — as long as Republicans avert a looming speakership crisis
No Democrats are circulating plans to object to Donald Trump’s victory. Kamala Harris plans to certify his win. Republicans just need to make sure they elect a speaker in time.Dec. 26 - Politics -
Warning signs for conservatives who want to draft Trump in their spending war
Hardliners openly admit they felt they lost every funding fight this year. They’re hoping the incoming president turns that around.Dec. 24 - Politics -
Trump allies to Gaetz: Don't back down
The former member of Congress has hinted at a possible run for elected office down the line. His allies urged him to fight.Dec. 23 - Politics