Sen. Thom Tillis announces he won't seek reelection
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced Sunday that he won't seek reelection in 2026, opening up a key seat in North Carolina.
Sen. Mark Warner says Trump's tax bill will be a "political albatross" for GOP
Sen. Mark Warner suggested that the bill, which is nearing a final vote in the Senate, could lose support from Republicans, saying "it's not over until it's over."
Here's what's in Trump's "big, beautiful bill" passed by Congress
The House and Senate passed the massive spending and tax bill that includes signature policies of President Trump's second-term agenda this week. Here's what's in it.
Senate advances Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in narrow vote
Congress is racing to meet a self-imposed July 4 deadline to send the tax and spending bill to the president.
White House pushes "big, beautiful bill" as GOP faces roadblocks in Senate
President Trump called the legislation the "ultimate codification of our agenda" to "make America great again."
Senate eyes vote on Trump tax bill by end of week
The Senate version of President Trump's "one big, beautiful bill" is still coming together and would have to be sent back to the House.
Democrats elect Rep. Robert Garcia as new House Oversight Committee ranking member
As the new ranking member, Rep. Robert Garcia is in line to conduct oversight of the Trump administration if Democrats retake the majority.
Lawmakers move to limit Trump's war powers as Israel-Iran war escalates
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are looking to limit President Trump's ability to order U.S. strikes on Iran amid its ongoing war with Israel.
Minnesota senator confronts GOP colleague over "cruel" post on shootings
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota confronted GOP Sen. Mike Lee of Utah at the Capitol Monday over a social media post on the Minnesota lawmaker shooting.
Senate Republicans unveil long-awaited details on Trump's budget bill
The Senate Finance Committee's portion includes changes to Medicaid funding and tax reform.
Speaker Johnson postpones Israel visit amid Iran conflict
House Speaker Mike Johnson has postponed his trip to Israel, where he had planned to address Israel's parliament in Jerusalem, amid open warfare between Israel and Iran.
Members of Congress to receive security briefings after lawmaker shootings
Members of Congress will receive security briefings this week after a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband were killed, and another state lawmaker and his wife were wounded.
Lawmakers outraged over senator's forcible removal from DHS press conference
Lawmakers are calling for answers after Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday.
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Warren urges Trump to "abandon" DOGE's "inefficient and harmful" agenda
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging President Trump to "reverse course" on the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to cut government spending and agencies.
Blue state governors testify on "sanctuary" policies at heated hearing
Three Democratic governors defended their responses to the migrant crisis and dispute claims of failing to cooperate with federal authorities, according to remarks prepared for a congressional panel.