United States Congress

As Ukraine aid languishes, 15 House members work on end run to approve funds

U.S.
Amanda Smith

Standing next to the roaring fireplace in the lobby off the House floor, GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska paused and then ...

New bill seeks to strengthen bribery statute after Sen. Menendez accused of taking gold bars, cash for official acts

U.S.
Amanda Smith

The criminal charges against New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez — which include allegations of accepting gifts and cash in exchange for ...

US Congress members praise Taiwan’s democracy in a visit that’s certain to draw China’s scrutiny

Politics
Amanda Smith

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A group of United States Congress members met with Taiwan’s president Thursday in a show of support that’s ...

Congressional leaders say they’ve reached agreement on government funding

Trending
Sarah Wilson

Washington — Congressional leaders announced Sunday they have reached an agreement on the overall spending level for the remainder of 2024 as ...

State Department circumvents Congress, approves $106 million sale of tank ammo to Israel

World
David Turner

Going around Congress, the Biden administration said Saturday it has approved the emergency sale to Israel of nearly 14,000 rounds of tank ...

Kevin McCarthy to retire from Congress at end of the year after historic ouster as House speaker

U.S.
Amanda Smith

Washington —  Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is resigning from Congress at the end of the month, he announced Wednesday, ending weeks ...

Who are the 9 Republicans running for House speaker? Here are the candidates

U.S.
Amanda Smith

Nine Republican lawmakers have declared they’re running for speaker, as the House ends its third week of legislative paralysis. The Republican conference ...