U.S. could face default by August if debt ceiling not addressed, Bessent says
The so-called "X-date" marks when the government could run out of borrowing power and face an unprecedented default without action from Congress to address the debt limit.
What is rescission, the process Congress will use to make Trump's DOGE cuts?
The White House is expected to send Congress a rescissions package in the coming days, looking to claw back congressionally approved funding.
Senate fails to advance crypto bill amid Democratic opposition
A key procedural vote Thursday on a first-of-its-kind crypto regulation bill fell short in the Senate, facing opposition from Democrats amid ties between the crypto industry and the Trump family have threatened to tank the vote.
New Pope Leo XIV honored by Trump: "What excitement"
Robert Francis Prevost, who was born in Chicago and attended Villanova University, was elected as the new pope on Thursday and chose Leo XIV as his papal name.
House approves bill renaming Gulf of Mexico as "Gulf of America"
The bill would codify the name change, though it would carry no authority outside the U.S.
House GOP leaders look to reassure conference on "big, beautiful bill" momentum
House GOP leaders stressed early this week that the budget package central to President Trump's agenda remains on track even as they acknowledged a delay.
Trump on using military force says "I don't see it with Canada"
Mr. Trump has repeatedly vowed to secure U.S. control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, while threatening to make Canada the 51st state.
PBS CEO says "we have never seen a circumstance like this" after Trump targets funds
PBS CEO Paula Kerger said Sunday that "we have never seen a circumstance like this" after President Trump last week ordered a cut off to federal funding to PBS and NPR.
Duckworth says Mike Waltz will have a "brutal hearing" for U.N. ambassador
Sen. Tammy Duckworth said Sunday that she expects Mike Waltz to have a "brutal hearing" for U.N. ambassador after his surprise departure as national security adviser.
Senate vote aimed at blocking Trump's tariffs falls short
An effort aimed at blocking President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs in the Senate fell short Wednesday, with Senate Republicans largely united in opposition.
Trump's first 100 days by the numbers
President Trump is marking 100 days of his second term on Tuesday. Here's a breakdown of some key milestones.
Rep. Gerry Connolly says he won't seek reelection amid return of cancer
Rep. Gerry Connolly said his cancer had returned and announced he won't seek reelection.
Congress returns from recess ready to move on Trump's agenda
Congress returns Monday from a two-week recess as Republicans eye an ambitious schedule to move on the centerpiece legislation of President Trump's first-year agenda.
Border czar maintains "no U.S. citizen child was deported"
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan argued Sunday that "due process" was applied when a mother and her child who is a U.S. citizen were removed to Honduras.
Shaheen says Hegseth has "created chaos" at the Pentagon
"The fact is, Pete Hegseth was not qualified to take the job as Secretary of Defense, and he has shown that time and again," Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said Sunday.