Lawmakers release final measures to fund government ahead of shutdown deadline
Congress has until Jan. 30 to fund the remaining government agencies and programs following the longest government shutdown in history in November.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says federal agents are an "occupying force"
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
Noem defends Minnesota ICE operations, says judge's order "didn't change anything"
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
Trump endorses possible primary challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy
President Trump pledged to back GOP Rep. Julia Letlow if she launches a bid in the Louisiana Senate race.
Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
House approves partial funding package as Congress races to avoid shutdown
The House easily passed legislation to fund several federal agencies and programs as lawmakers work to avert another government shutdown later this month.
House approves 3-year Affordable Care Act tax credit extension
The House approved a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with increased Republican support.
Johnson invites Trump to deliver State of the Union on Feb. 24
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that he expects the State of the Union will take place on Feb. 24, though the date does not appear to be set in stone and has not been officially scheduled.
Minnesota lawmakers detail fraud schemes at House hearing
The House Oversight Committee held a hearing on a series of multimillion-dollar fraud schemes in Minnesota, with testimony from state lawmakers.
Doug LaMalfa, GOP congressman from California, dies at 65
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a California Republican who had been in Congress for more than a decade, has died at the age of 65.
Sen. Mark Kelly says Hegseth's move to demote him "is about stifling people's speech"
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said on Tuesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's move to begin a process to demote and cut his retirement pay "is about stifling people's speech."
Venezuela's future in balance after Trump officials brief lawmakers; Maduro in jail
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro spent the night in jail after he appeared in a U.S. courtroom — as questions linger about President Trump's plans for Venezuela.
Gov. Tim Walz's turn from vice-presidential candidate to dropping out of 2026 governor's race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced that he won't seek reelection in a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after the Democrat was chosen to be the party's nominee for vice president.
Hegseth moves to demote Sen. Mark Kelly, cut pension over illegal orders video
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Pentagon had begun a process that could result in Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona being demoted and having his retirement pay cut.
Congress returns amid Venezuela operation; facing deadline to avert shutdown
Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown.