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Democrats gathered in Denver this week for a conference on what comes next as they prepare to take control of Congress.
New congressman faces sexual harassment allegation
House Democrats are investigating an allegation of sexual harassment against Brian Poindexter, who defeated embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller.
Supreme Court takes up case over asylum access at border
The case involving President Trump's directives suspending access to the asylum system is the latest involving the president's second-term immigration agenda.
Top doctor for Congress resigns amid misconduct allegations
Dr. Brian Monahan, the attending physician of the U.S. Capitol, has resigned from his post as lawmakers' top doctor.
Brother of cartel leader "El Mencho" gets 22.5 years in prison
The brother of the slain prominent cartel leader known as "El Mencho" was sentenced on Friday to 22 and a half years in prison.
China warns against new U.S. export controls on computer chips
China is warning the U.S. against putting new export controls on semiconductors in the wake of the scandal surrounding AI chip giant Nvidia and its now-former CEO Jensen Huang.
Lutnick agrees to testify as Bessent blames him for chip sales
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Dec. 10, according to a U.S. official.
Van Hollen will challenge Schumer for Senate majority leader
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced Thursday that he will challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader.
Critics say Lutnick failed to cut off diversion of Nvidia chips to China
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is under fire from critics asking whether his ties to Chinese companies and friendship with ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang contributed to a lack of oversight over Nvidia AI chip sales.
GOP lawmakers press Huang and Lutnick to testify over Nvidia
Republicans on Capitol Hill are negotiating for now-resigned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to appear before Congress.
Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded group near tomb
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a medal to the service member who reprimanded his group for making noise at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
New federal housing rule could displace thousands, experts warn
Since 1995, mixed-status families have been permitted to live together in federally funded housing, but a revised rule changes that.
ICE deportations and arrests hit record high
New Department of Homeland Security figures show more than 483,000 deportations and 491,000 immigration arrests in fiscal year 2026.
With Jim Jordan as leader, House GOP signals it's ready to fight
Republicans described the incoming minority leader as a "fighter" who can go head to head with Hakeem Jeffries.
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