Government shutdown looms as Senate passes first funding hurdle but faces Jan. 30 deadline. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., says continuing resolution likely needed.
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Picking the right fight: Congressional tensions rise in wake of Minnesota ICE-involved shooting
Democratic divisions emerge over ICE appropriations after a shooting in Minnesota. Progressive lawmakers push for defunding while leadership resists.
Vance reposts sombrero meme mocking Democrats’ Jan 6 candlelight vigil
Vice President JD Vance shared a meme mocking Democrats during their Jan. 6 candlelight vigil, adding sombreros to photos of Schumer and Jeffries.
Trump embraces US intervention in Venezuela, opens door to broader Latin America push
President Trump ordered U.S. forces to strike Venezuela and seize Nicolás Maduro, escalating U.S. military involvement and signaling a tougher approach toward Latin America.
The Briefing: How Capitol Hill reacted to news of Nicolás Maduro’s capture
Congressional Democrats allege constitutional violations following the military mission to extract Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela, as their Republican colleagues praise a job well done.
Trump flips Democrats’ ‘no one is above the law’ mantra after Walz drops re-election bid
Gov. Tim Walz withdrew from his re-election campaign as Minnesota faces fraud investigation that officials speculate could exceed $1 billion in alleged COVID-era schemes.
Healthcare, economy and the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’: Welcome to the midterms
The 2026 midterm elections heat up as Democrats target kitchen table issues while Republicans defend Senate control, as key races could reshape Congress.
Here are the key 2026 House and Senate races to watch that could decide control of Congress
Senate Republicans fight to keep their majority in 2026 midterm elections as key races in Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan could determine control.
Congress fails to save Obamacare subsidies after shutdown fight, premiums set to surge
Congress fails to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies before the Dec. 31 deadline as both sides try to find common ground on a bipartisan solution when they return in the new year.
Flashback: Inside the political movement that put a socialist in charge of New York City
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is prepared to implement his socialist agenda as New York City’s mayor, promising rent freezes and free childcare after his historic victory.