Congress

Senate panel advances Turner for HUD on party-line vote

If confirmed, the NFL veteran and former developer would run a department with a $70 billion budget and roughly 8,000 employees.

5d - Politics

Johnson invites Trump to address Congress on March 4

The White House has yet to formally accept the invitation, though Trump is expected to confirm.

3d - Politics

Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence chair

The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.

Jan. 15 - Politics

GOP leaders mull a big debt-and-funding deal with Democrats

The option would include an agreement that ties together government funding, border money, disaster aid and a debt-limit hike.

6d - Politics

Trump’s pick for budget chief echoes his ‘power of the purse’ dreams

The president-elect's nominee for White House budget director reiterated that Trump believes law protecting Congress’ funding power is unconstitutional.

Jan. 15 - Politics

GOP to California: Build back better

Republicans coalesce around putting policy strings on federal wildfire aid.

Jan. 15 - Politics

Tim Kaine explains strategy on Pete Hegseth

His questioning was aimed at calling Hegseth's character into question.

Jan. 19 - Politics

Senate Dems spent Pam Bondi’s hearing talking about one guy. (No, not Trump.)

The fixation by Senate Democrats became clear early in the confirmation hearing for Donald Trump's attorney general pick.

Jan. 15 - Politics

Trump’s budget pick is famous for defying Congress. GOP senators want to confirm him anyway.

It’s looking like "thumbs up" for Russ Vought in the Senate, where Republicans are preparing to confirm him to lead the White House budget office despite his reputation for withholding ...

6d - Politics

Democrats' immigration debate plays out inside Hispanic Caucus

It was the latest manifestation of an intense debate that has racked Democrats since the 2024 elections, where many blamed immigration and border issues for swinging the presidential and ...

6d - 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.

Jan. 19 - Politics

Dem support of immigration bill latest sign of vanishing Trump resistance

"There almost is a level of resignation it seems," said one former adviser.

Jan. 8 - Politics

Trump says he's still open to 2-bill track on GOP legislative priorities

Jan. 6 - Politics

Why Johnson's perilous moment threatens Trump's agenda

Conservatives are already making a bevy of demands, which centrists fear would cause further chaos this year.

Jan. 3 - Politics

There’s a big problem with trying to replace Johnson — no clear alternates

Three potential alternate speaker candidates have come up in conversations among holdouts. But they don’t have the needed votes to become speaker, either.

Jan. 2 - Politics

Trans rights to be marquee fight for House Republicans

How the GOP is responding to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender House member, is a preview of what’s to come.

Jan. 2 - Politics

Republicans plan slew of reconciliation meetings at their Florida retreat

4d - Politics

Trump to meet with Republicans key to tax negotiations and other GOP priorities

Their votes will be crucial to passing Trump's agenda in the closely divided House.

6d - Politics

The Reluctant Steamroller in the White House

Trump is obsessed with asserting dominance over Hill Republicans. Except when it comes to his own agenda.

6d - 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.

Jan. 21 - Politics

The Senate readies for a nominee siege

GOP leaders are planning an all-out grind to wear down Democratic opposition.

Jan. 21 - 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.

Jan. 21 - Politics

Senate panel advances Bessent nomination

The move clears the way for a Senate floor vote in the coming days.

Jan. 21 - 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.

Jan. 20 - Politics

Ramaswamy and DeWine met to discuss Ohio Senate appointment

The DOGE co-leader previously took himself out of the running for the post.

Jan. 15 - Politics

Hegseth plays nice

The Defense Department pick backtracked on past positions and gave a broad denial of the sexual assault allegations against him.

Jan. 14 - Politics

How healthy are Donald Trump’s nominees?

A checkup on how 18 top picks are faring in the Senate.

Jan. 14 - Politics

House Republicans and Trump discuss tying California wildfire aid to debt ceiling

The current California fires could become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.

Jan. 13 - Politics

Moon over Mars? Congress is determined to kill Elon Musk’s space dream.

The Trump ally wants the U.S. to forgo the lunar surface for the red planet. He faces one problem: Congress.

Jan. 13 - Politics

'There is going to be shock and awe with executive orders'

Republican Sen. John Barrasso predicted Donald Trump will hit the ground running.

Jan. 12 - Politics

Meta is trying to repair its relationship with Republicans. It seems to be working.

Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan is now saying he hopes Mark Zuckerberg will be an ally in the free speech fight. Last Congress, Jordan threatened to hold Zuckerberg in contempt.

Jan. 8 - Politics