Democrat who campaigned on reproductive rights wins special election in Alabama
After an IVF ruling that sent shockwaves through Alabama, Democrat Marilyn Lands won the special election for a state House seat running heavily on reproductive rights.
Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction should be paid for by feds, Biden says
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
U.S. charges Chinese nationals in hacking scheme targeting politicians, businesses
The Justice Department accused the individuals of targeting U.S. businesses and political officials to promote the Chinese government's "economic espionage and foreign intelligence objectives."
Ukraine aid in limbo as Congress begins two-week recess
Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to turn the House's attention to addressing supplemental funding for U.S. allies, including Ukraine, when the chamber returns. But the path forward for the speaker is treacherous.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy: "Do not be fearful of a motion to vacate"
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who became the first speaker in history to be ousted from his post last year, suggested that a motion to vacate the current speaker is unlikely.
Members of WWII "Ghost Army" receive Congressional Gold Medals
Members of the Ghost Army, a top-secret military unit credited with saving thousands of Americans during World War II using distraction techniques, received Congress' highest honor.
Lawmakers unveil $1.2 trillion funding package in sprint to avoid shutdown
The package would conclude the long-delayed process of funding the government with a shutdown deadline quickly approaching.
North Carolina GOP nominee for governor has history of inflammatory remarks
The Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinonson, has a history of inflammatory remarks that have widely circulated since the primary.
California special election for Kevin McCarthy's seat to go to runoff
Kevin McCarthy left Congress late last year after he became the first speaker in U.S. history to be ousted from his post.
Access to early voting has seen major expansion since 2000, report says
A new report found that just four states won't offer early voting options this year, as access to early voting has expanded in recent decades.
Congressional leaders, White House reach agreement on funding package
Congressional leaders announced that negotiators finalized a second package of funding bills that would put an end to the spending fight that's dragged on for months.
Forced sale of TikTok "absolutely could" happen before election, Gallagher says
A renewed push against the TikTok gained momentum in Congress last week, as the House approved legislation that would compel the company to either sell the app or be banned from U.S. app stores.
Former Vice President Mike Pence calls Trump's Jan. 6 hostage rhetoric "unacceptable"
Former Vice President Mike Pence made clear on Sunday that he "cannot in good conscience" endorse former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Despite taking jabs at Trump at D.C. roast, Biden also warns of threat to democracy
President Biden took aim at the former president in remarks at a Washington dinner Saturday. But he also warned of threats to freedom and democracy at home and abroad.
Schumer calls for new election in Israel amid increasing criticism of Netanyahu
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S., said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "all too frequently bowed to the demands of extremists."