Trump faces bipartisan backlash over waiving Russia sanctions
President Trump is defending his decision to waive sanctions, which will refill Russia's pocketbooks as it attacks Ukraine.
Rep. Turner calls for congressional probe into Starlink disruption
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio called for a congressional investigation into disruptions in Ukraine to satellite communications with Starlink, the technology owned by SpaceX's Elon Musk.
Feds probing suspicious letters to election officials, lawmakers
Federal investigators said they are looking into suspicious letters containing unknown substances that were mailed to state election officials and congressional offices.
Bipartisan senators call Russia diesel deal a "betrayal" of Ukraine
A bipartisan group of senators urged President Trump to withdraw from his diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin and rescind a move to waive sanctions on Russia's energy sector.
Johnson says he intends to stay on as GOP leader if party loses majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson said last week that he could start a lawn business if the GOP loses the House majority, which he told CBS News' Robert Costa was "tongue in cheek."
DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of an ex-Army major who was convicted of the 2009 killing of 13 people at Fort Hood.
Democrat Chris Pappas says "we're taking nothing for granted" in N.H. race
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas, who's running to represent New Hampshire in the Senate, said that "we're taking nothing for granted" as Election Day approaches, amid a "tough race" in the Granite State.
Dennis Hastert, disgraced former House speaker, dies at 84
Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert represented Illinois for two decades in Congress and was later jailed on charges related to his concealment of hush money payments made to cover up sexual abuse.
Energy Secretary: Trump was "aware of the risks to energy flows" before Iran war
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that President Trump was "well aware of the risks to energy flows" before launching the war in Iran earlier this year, but argued "the world cannot sustain a nuclear-armed Iran."
Trump announces AI "Super Intelligence Force"
President Trump announced the formation of a "Super Intelligence Force" after meeting with leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies last week.
Senate confirms Keith Sonderling as labor secretary
The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling to lead the Department of Labor on Wednesday, officially installing the nominee who has been leading in an acting capacity since Lori Chavez-DeRemer's exit in April.
Senate Democrats block data center bill aimed at addressing energy costs
Senate Democrats blocked a GOP-led effort to approve a bill aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, arguing it doesn't go far enough.
Senate Democrats block bill to limit lawmakers' stock trades
A Republican-led effort to approve a House-passed stock trading bill fell short in the Senate, with Democrats saying the restrictions don't go far enough and pushing back against a voter ID provision.
Senate committee advances Trump's pick for next surgeon general
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee advanced President Trump's pick for the next surgeon general, sending Nicole Saphier's nomination to the full Senate.
Thune to ramp up midterm campaign stops as GOP defends Senate majority
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is set to travel to states with key Senate races in the coming weeks as the GOP fights to hold on to its majority in the upper chamber.