Senate Democrats seek to force release of Epstein files with rarely used law
Senate Democrats are trying to force the Justice Department to release the Epstein files using a little-known law.
Cory Booker accuses Democrats of being "complicit" in Trump's agenda
Sen. Cory Booker's tense exchange with two fellow Democrats marked a rare moment of intraparty disagreement that played out on the Senate floor.
Senate advances Trump request to cut foreign aid, public media funding
Some senators have concerns as Congress faces a Friday deadline to act on the rescissions request.
Lindsey Graham says sanctions bill would give Trump a "sledgehammer" against Russia
Sen. Lindsey Graham said "a turning point regarding Russia invasion of Ukraine is coming" amid a bipartisan effort in Congress to impose new economic sanctions on the Kremlin.
Senators seek to protect rural stations amid push to claw back public media funds
The Senate is expected to vote next week on a request from the White House to claw back funding for international aid and public broadcasting.
Biden's White House doctor declines to answer questions before House panel
Former President Joe Biden's White House physician declined to answer questions before a House Committee as the GOP-led panel ramped up its investigation into Biden's age and health.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with congressional leaders
Congressional leaders are meeting this week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after some lawmakers accused the Israeli leader of trying to drag the U.S. into another war.
Nebraska independent Dan Osborn launches Senate bid after 2024 defeat
Independent Dan Osborn announced another bid to represent Nebraska in the Senate on Tuesday, challenging GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts after his loss in an unexpectedly competitive race against a Republican incumbent last year.
Kevin Hassett says "rough outlines" of tariff deals are "becoming clear"
White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that "rough outlines of the deals are becoming clear" ahead of a key tariff deadline this week.
Ken Burns: Attacks on PBS seem "foolhardy" and "misguided"
Filmmaker Ken Burns said it's "shortsighted" to eliminate funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, as public media has become a target of the White House.
Trump signs "big, beautiful bill" in July Fourth ceremony at White House
President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
House passes "big, beautiful bill," sending it to Trump in 218-214 vote
The House on Thursday passed the signature piece of legislation of President Trump's second term, approving his "big, beautiful bill" by a vote of 218 to 214.
Senate passes Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in 51 to 50 vote
The Senate narrowly passed President Trump's massive tax and spending bill Tuesday after a marathon series of amendment votes.
Sen. Thom Tillis announces he won't seek reelection
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced Sunday that he won't seek reelection in 2026, opening up a key seat in North Carolina.
Sen. Mark Warner says Trump's tax bill will be a "political albatross" for GOP
Sen. Mark Warner suggested that the bill, which is nearing a final vote in the Senate, could lose support from Republicans, saying "it's not over until it's over."