Virginia Senators urge Congress to nix expansion plans after near miss at Reagan National Airport

Virginia's two U.S. Senators are demanding their fellow lawmakers slam the brakes on legislation that would increase flights in and out of Reagan National Airport after a near-disaster collision between two passenger-filled commercial airliners Thursday.  

Former U.S. Sen. and two-term Florida Gov. Bob Graham dies at 87

Bob Graham, who served as Florida's 38th governor in the 1980s and was later elected to the United States Senate, where he served for nearly two decades, has died. He was 87.

Mayorkas impeachment case sent to Senate

After a lengthy delay, House Republicans have sent their impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate for trial consideration.

May-Thurner syndrome: What is the condition US Rep. Lauren Boebert has been diagnosed with?

Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert underwent surgery to remove a blood clot in her leg, and she was subsequently diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome, a rare condition that disrupts blood flow.

Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, averting government shutdown threat

The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.

Antisemitism complaints at UC Berkeley investigated by House committee

UC Berkeley is the latest university to be added to a list of schools under investigation by the federal government for antisemitism; Cal was told on Tuesday at the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for possible antisemitism on the campus.

George Santos returns to Capitol Hill for Biden’s State of the Union address

Expelled former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is back in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday night to watch President Biden’s State of the Union address.

Bill aiming to protect IVF treatment in US blocked by Senate Republicans

Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.

Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November

Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.

Ex-Rep. Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel over Cameo video broadcast, alleges fraud

Former New York Congressman George Santos recently filed a lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comedian allegedly solicited Santos' Cameo videos "under the guise of fandom."

Larry Hogan discusses US Senate run and policy priorities

Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan shocked the political world last week with a surprise announcement that he’s running for the U.S. Senate. 

Mayorkas impeachment: Here are the House Republicans managing his trial

Reps Clay Higgins, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Andy Biggs are among the 11 House Republicans managing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ impeachment trial.

Supreme Court hears Trump presidential ballot ban

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to determine whether former President Donald Trump can keep running for the White House.