GOP rep. says he's not ruling out a government shutdown
A shutdown would occur if Congress doesn't approve or extend government funding in the fall.
Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
McCarthy dismisses threats to oust him as speaker over debt ceiling deal
House Freedom Caucus members are unhappy with the debt ceiling deal between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden.
Debt ceiling bill clears first House hurdle, teeing up Wednesday vote
Rep. Thomas Massie broke with two other conservatives on the House Rules Committee to advance the legislation to the House floor.
Hakeem Jeffries expects Dem support for debt ceiling deal
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
Microsoft CEO on Chinese malware targeting critical infrastructure
Microsoft revealed a Chinese-sponsored hacking operation Wednesday, saying it could disrupt communications between the U.S. and Asia during a future potential conflict.
Russian lobbies to be part of potential U.S.-Russia prisoner swap
Alexander Vinnik, who is accused of money laundering, wants to be part of a potential prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia.
McCarthy says debt ceilng meeting with Biden "productive"
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy huddled yet again as the debt ceiling "X" date nears.
Paul Whelan says he thinks "the wheels are turning" toward his release
"I have been told that I won't be left behind," Whelan told CNN in a phone interview from prison.
Erics Adams says NYC carrying "burden" of migrant crisis
The New York City mayor said the crisis shouldn't be "a burden" on just one city.
Gates: White House too "slow" to approve weapons to Ukraine
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Ukraine is the "most important" foreign policy issue the U.S. is facing "right now."
U.S. citizen, an Army veteran from Idaho, killed in Ukraine
Nicholas Maimer, a former Green Beret, had told the Idaho Statesman he felt a "calling" to help in Ukraine after the Russian invasion.
Feinstein's health issues were more extensive than previously known
Feinstein also contracted encephalitis and continues to suffer from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, her office said Thursday.
McCarthy strikes optimistic tone on debt ceiling talks: "I see the path"
The House speaker said negotiations are in "a much better place" than they were a week ago.
House GOP blocks Democratic effort to expel George Santos from Congress
House Republicans moved to refer a resolution to expel the indicted Republican to the House Ethics Committee in a 221 to 204 vote.