Rep. Crane says he misspoke in saying "colored people" on House floor
His comment drew a swift rebuke from Democratic lawmakers and the Congressional Black Caucus.
Grand jury to be chosen ahead of potential Georgia Trump indictment
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has indicated in letters to county officials that potential indictments in the case could come between July 31 and Aug. 18.
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware launches historic bid for Senate
Blunt Rochester hopes to become her state's first African-American female U.S. senator.
Rep. Cori Bush marks Juneteenth with push for reparations
The Missouri Democrat's bill cites a "moral and legal obligation" for the U.S. to address the "enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm."
White House, GOP negotiators inching closer to deal in debt ceiling crisis
The two sides are closing in on a deal that would both raise the debt limit for about two years while capping federal spending.
Impasse continues in negotiations over debt ceiling crisis
Without a deal, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. could be unable to pay its bills and might default on its debt as soon as June 1.
Democrat introduces resolution to expel George Santos from Congress
"It's very clear that he's a liar, he's a fraud," Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia said of Rep. George Santos, who was indicted on fraud and money laundering charges last week.
Feinstein vows to return but doesn't say when, leaving Senate in limbo
Sen. Dianne Feinstein has been absent from Congress since February, and her prolonged leave for health reasons has prevented the confirmation of some of President Biden's judicial nominees.
Senators reintroduce Kids Online Safety Act to help protect children
The proposed legislation seeks to provide parents and minors with new controls to help mitigate the negative effects of social media.
Bipartisan bill would ban kids under age 13 from using social media
The bill would also require children ages 13 to 17 to receive parental consent to create a social media account.
Tim Scott launches presidential exploratory committee
The senator had deflected questions regarding whether he has indicated to former President Donald Trump that he would run.
Judge in Trump case in Fulton County reflects on case: "It's different"
For roughly eight months, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney oversaw the special purpose grand jury.
Biden team readies new advisory panel ahead of expected reelection bid
The panel is being created to publicly demonstrate Democratic Party unity as Biden prepares for a likely reelection bid, four sources tell CBS News.
Dianne Feinstein hospitalized with shingles
"I hope to return to the Senate later this month," the retiring senator said in a statement.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein away from Washington due to "health matter"
A spokesperson said the senator hopes to return to Washington, D.C., "soon."