Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
Fentanyl victim’s family backs Senate bill demystifying social media sales
The Cooper Davis Act, would require social media companies to report certain illegal drug sales found on their platforms.
Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House: Here's what's next
The House of Representatives has entered uncharted territory after a last-ditch, right-wing effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded.
McCarthy ousted as House Speaker, says he won't run again: 'I wouldn't change a thing'
McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.
North Dakota state senator and his family killed in Utah plane crash
A state senator from North Dakota, his wife and their two young children died when the small plane they were traveling in crashed in Utah, a Senate leader said Monday.
Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman sets off fire alarm during House vote on funding bill
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline.
First impeachment hearing for President Biden
The first impeachment hearing for President Joe Biden is underway. House Republicans are trying to prove the president engaged in corrupt activity, using his status in office to benefit his family. They are zeroing on Hunter Biden, who they accuse of using the "Biden brand" to enrich himself.
Second republican presidential debate
Republican's presidential candidates are preparing to take the stage Wednesday night for the second presidential debate. The debate is taking place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Seven candidates will be at the debate, former President Donald Trump will not be attending.
Trump, allies doubling down on 2020 election lies even after indictments
Although Trump’s allegations about the 2020 election have repeatedly been disproven — often by his own advisers — they’ve taken a firm hold among his party.
Donald Trump indicted
Trump faces three counts of solicitation of violation of oath by public officer, four counts of false statement and writings, two counts of conspiracy to commit forgery in the first degree, two counts of conspiracy to commit false statements and writings, a single count of conspiracy to commit filing false documents, and filing false documents, according to the indictment.
Donald Trump indicted by Fulton County grand jury
Former President Donald Trump and 18 other people were indicted by a Fulton County grand jury on Monday, accused of scheming to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia. It’s the fourth criminal case to be brought against the former president and the second to allege that he tried to subvert the results of the vote.
Indictments delivered in Trump case
A grand jury in Georgia has handed up 10 indictments tonight related to the investigation into Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to undue the 2020 election results.
Sen. Mitch McConnell booed, heckled with chants to 'retire' at Kentucky rally
McConnell has had previous health scares in the last several months, leaving many of his voters with concerns.
GOP leader McConnell freezes during news conference at Capitol
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Tuesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.
Trump says he's 'target' of criminal probe into efforts to undo 2020 election
Donald Trump says he's received a letter from the Justice Department saying he's a 'target' of a probe into efforts to undo 2020 election.
US House majority is in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, recent Supreme Court ruling
The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.
Race for the White House 2024
Campaigns for the 2024 Presidential Election are in full swing, with President Joe Biden holding his first re-election campaign event over the weekend. Plus, a look at where the Republican field stands.
Donald Trump indicted on federal charges
Former President Donald Trump has become the first president, sitting or former, to face federal charges.