McConnell suffers fall on Capitol Hill, prompting medical treatment

Live updates: Shutdown negotiations down to the wire as Trump Cabinet picks make their case on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers are sprinting to pass legislation that will keep the government’s lights on ahead of the Dec. 20 shutdown deadline as President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks continue to make their case to ...

The Hill - 17m

Reported assault of Rep. Nancy Mace stemmed from 'aggressive' handshake: Court docs

Officials said the suspect, James McIntyre, went through security screening prior to entering the congressional building.

ABC News - 10h

Domestic violence survivors receive treatment for brain injuries

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University is working to treat domestic violence survivors for any brain injuries. NBC News’ Kate Snow spoke with a survivor who is receiving ...

NBC News - 1d

Iran Suffers Blow of 'Historic Proportions' With Assad's Fall

Tehran loses a pillar of its national-security strategy as it prepares for more confrontation with Donald Trump.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Trump says FBI chief Wray’s resignation will ‘end the weaponization’ of justice department – US politics live

Christopher Wray will step down at the end of Biden’s presidency after Donald Trump said he wants Kash Patel to run the agency. The outgoing Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, has spoken ...

The Guardian - 16h

Controversial Trump picks continue meetings on Capitol Hill

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, met with Maine Sen. Susan Collins as he continues to vie for the post. Liz Goodwin, a Congress reporter for The ...

CBS News - 17h

Hegseth arrives on Capitol Hill for more meetings with senators, expresses confidence

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, is back on Capitol Hill as he works to bolster support for Senate confirmation. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole ...

CBS News - 20h

Hegseth back on Capitol Hill as Trump Cabinet picks look to build support

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks appear to be gaining momentum as the seek support for confirmation. Trump's embattled pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, will be meeting with ...

CBS News - 1d

Wildfire prompts evacuations in Southern California

A fast-moving wildfire on California's Malibu coast has destroyed several homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Fire crews are still working to get the Franklin Fire under control. Jonathan ...

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Mitch McConnell falls during Senate Republican lunch

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell fell during the Senate Republican lunch on Tuesday.

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RFK Jr. heading to Capitol Hill next week for meetings ahead of confirmation hearings

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's pick to lead HHS, will meet with multiple senators next week to seek their support ahead of Senate confirmation hearings.

ABC News - 1d

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's 'feeling good' after falling and spraining his wrist

Outgoing Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is "fine" after medical personnel made a visit to his office Tuesday, Sen. John Thune told reporters.

NBC News - 1d

McConnell receives medical attention after falling

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) received medical attention after falling following a Republican lunch meeting Tuesday. A spokesman for McConnell said the GOP leader tripped after the ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump administration picks blitzing Capitol Hill ahead of confirmation hearings

Some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are expected back on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning as they are looking to garner more Senate support ahead of their confirmation hearings. CBS ...

CBS News - 1d

Hegseth back on Capitol Hill, Gabbard questioned about relationship with Syria

President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is back on Capitol Hill Tuesday to try to shore up support for his confirmation amid allegations of misconduct from his ...

CBS News - 1d

President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks court Senate votes on Capitol Hill

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are making their cases to senators on Capitol Hill, including Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled choice to lead the Department of Defense. He met with Iowa ...

CBS News - 2d

Gabbard kicks off Capitol Hill meetings amid questions over Syria

Tulsi Gabbard is facing a key week on Capitol Hill as she makes the rounds with senators in an attempt to smooth over their concerns and win confirmation to lead the U.S.’s national intelligence ...

The Hill - 2d

Pete Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to build support

Some Senate Republicans said the allegations against Hegseth should be taken seriously only if the anonymous sources come forward.

CBS News - 2d

Trump FBI director, defense secretary picks face pointed questions on Capitol Hill

Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth and more Trump administration picks were on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers.

ABC News - 2d

Trump administration picks on Capitol Hill courting Senate votes

Two key Republican senators, Joni Ernst and Lindsey Graham, signaled they're open to confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. Scott MacFarlane reports it was a busy day for several of ...

CBS News - 2d

Patel, Gabbard make rounds on Capitol Hill

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's team picks for his second term in the White House, Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, are on Capitol Hill for meetings with senators ahead of their confirmation ...

CBS News - 2d

The Tennessee Trans Treatment Case Is About Age, Not Sex

The state’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors passes the constitutional test.

The New York Times - 4d

How strong is Pete Hegseth's support on Capitol Hill?

The incoming president and vice president are standing firm behind the person they hope will lead the Department of Defense next year. In a social media post Friday morning, President-elect Donald ...

CBS News - 5d

Elon Musk Brings Trump’s Government Efficiency Push to Capitol Hill

Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy went to Capitol Hill.

Inc. - 6d

Hegseth continues Capitol Hill push for defense secretary post

Military veteran and former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth took part Thursday in a fourth day of door-to-door visits with senators who will decide whether to confirm him as secretary of defense ...

CBS News - 6d

Military advocacy group makes push on Capitol Hill

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Top military group pushes for quality of life measures The National ...

The Hill - 6d

Musk and Ramaswamy pitch spending advisory board to lawmakers on Capitol Hill

NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles, Senior Capitol Hill Correspondent Garrett Haake and CNBC Senior Washington Correspondent Eamon Javers join Meet the Press NOW to report on Elon Musk ...

NBC News - 6d

Musk, on Capitol Hill, says ‘get rid of all credits’

Politico - 6d

Musk meets with Thune at the Capitol

Elon Musk, the co-head of President-elect Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), met with incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) Thursday morning ahead of meetings ...

The Hill - 6d

Jamie Foxx pushes on Capitol Hill for more Down syndrome research funding in honor of sister

Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx joined lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday to push for more funding for the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) research program on Down syndrome. The DeOndra ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors

Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, the Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors

ABC News - Dec. 4

Airline executives to testify over "junk fees" at Senate hearing on Capitol Hill

Top airline executives will testify to senators Wednesday about extra fees they charge for bags, seats and boarding passes. A recent report found airlines make billions charging for so-called junk ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Airbnb ‘Gladiator’ Experience at the Colosseum Prompts Outcry in Rome

An initiative by officials at the monument in a partnership with Airbnb has prompted an outcry among those who feel it will demean a cultural treasure.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Hunter Biden pardon gets mixed reactions on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to news of Hunter Biden's pardon and President-elect Donald Trump's plan to make Kash Patel the FBI director. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

CBS News - Dec. 2

McConnell suffers fall on Capitol Hill, prompting medical treatment

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