Defense secretary was hospitalized for infection related to prostate cancer
A statement provides new details amid a growing controversy over the Pentagon's failure to notify the White House about his hospitalization.
Congress returns to face battles over spending, foreign aid and immigration
Lawmakers punted a number of high-stakes issues to 2024.
Congressional leaders reach agreement on government funding
The agreement is central to avoiding a government shutdown later this month.
Pentagon's No. 2 not told of Austin hospitalization when she assumed his duties
The Pentagon's No. 2, Kathleen Hicks, was informed of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization two days after she assumed some of his duties.
Liz Cheney: "Have to be prepared" to defeat Trump at ballot box
Liz Cheney believes former President Donald Trump should be disqualified from the ballot, but said "we have to be prepared to ensure that we can defeat him at the ballot box."
House speaker criticizes Biden immigration policies during border trip
The top House Republican called on the president to reinstate the Trump-era Remain in Mexico policy.
Sen. Bob Menendez accused of receiving gifts linked to Qatar investment
Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, is accused of accepting lavish gifts in exchange for making positive statements about Qatar in a newly unsealed superseding indictment.
Chicago mayor says Texas governor causing "chaos" with migrant transport
Two Democratic mayors said there's been a lack of coordination from the governor of Texas.
U.S. officials meet with Mexican president amid record migrant crossings
The visit came as migrants are crossing the border in record numbers and Congress has been unable to reach a consensus on funding border security.
Appeals court throws out ex-congressman's conviction for lying to FBI
A federal appeals court determined that he was tried in the wrong place.
U.S. charges Hezbollah operative linked to deadly 1994 Argentina bombing
Samuel Salman El Reda allegedly coordinated the terrorist organization's activities in South America, Asia and Lebanon beginning in 1993.
What to know about the Colorado Supreme Court's Trump ruling
The ruling banning former President Donald Trump from Colorado's 2024 primary ballot is unlikely to be the final word on the matter.
Overly broad terrorist watchlist poses national security risks, Senate report says
The growing watchlist and numerous screening processes can "spread limited national security resources out broadly rather than effectively target changing threats," the report said.
Sen. Ben Cardin says police investigating alleged sex tape linked to ex-staffer
Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland said Capitol Police are investigating after news reports linked one of his former aides to a sex tape that was allegedly filmed in a hearing room.
Mark Meadows loses appeal seeking to move Georgia case to federal court
An appeals court said Meadows' alleged conduct "was not related to his official duties" in the Trump White House.