Congress
The latest updates on the United States Congress. The legislative branch of the federal government, Congress consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Members are elected by their districts or states to either a two-year term (in the House) or a six-year term (in the Senate).
Supreme court student loan ruling explained. Here's what happens next
The President is coming under pressure from radicals within his own party to expand the Supreme Court.
Health Care Price Transparency—A Golden Opportunity for Real Change
Too much of American health care financing and delivery is broken, yet progress in "fixing" the system is underway.
Marjorie Taylor Greene compares Ukraine's forces to "Nazi army"
In 2022 Greene spoke at the America First Political Action Conference, which was organized by Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes.
Ex-GOP congressman rips Republicans taking credit for funding they opposed
Some Republicans who voted against the infrastructure bill are now praising it as their states receive broadband investments approved in the legislation.
What are cluster munitions? U.S. pushed to give Ukraine devastating weapon
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers wants to give Ukraine cluster munitions, but many people have reservations about the brutal weapons.
Biden's wealth tax faces new threat
A lawsuit challenging a Trump-era tax provision could thwart the Democrats' hopes of imposing a federal wealth tax on American billionaires.
GOP congressman suggests UFOs may be "ancient civilization"
Mike Gallagher discussed a range of possible theories for the origins of UFO sightings while speaking about Congress's alien probe.
IRS whistleblower makes bombshell remarks about investigating Joe Biden
The IRS agent said any other American would likely "have already served their sentence," referring to Hunter Biden.
Obama celebrates Supreme Court ruling on "far-right" election theory
The former Democratic president weighed in on one of the most consequential SCOTUS decisions of the year.
Marco Rubio claims top U.S. officials coming forward with UFO claims
The senior senator for Florida would not reveal witness details, but said most "have held very high clearances and high positions within our government."
Sarah McBride's chances of becoming first trans member of Congress
"Every prominent Democrat in the state is going to be thinking about running," said political scientist Philip Jones about the race for Delaware's House seat.
Year after Dobbs, Democrats and Republicans lay 2024 abortion battle plans
The heads of the rival Democratic and Republican National Senatorial Committees tell Newsweek abortion will be a winning issue for their respective parties.
Americans Are Quietly Getting Closer to Ditching the Electoral College
The Electoral College of the Framers is quite different than the Electoral College of today.
Lauren Boebert says Marjorie Taylor Greene "not my enemy" after fiery clash
Greene reportedly described Boebert as a "little b****" on Wednesday during a House floor confrontation.
Congress targets one of Gen Z's favorite fashion retailer
Thursday's congressional report comes a week after two bipartisan bills targeting a trade rule that benefits Chinese retailers like Shein were introduced.
New questions emerge after George Santos' secret bail backers revealed
The New York congressman received financial help from individuals close to him.
How Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene's relationship fell apart
Greene reportedly called her Republican colleague a "little b****" during a heated exchange in the House.
Republicans lose battle to kill Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
House Republicans failed to undo President Joe Biden's veto of legislation that would have canceled his plan to forgive student debt.
George Santos faces hard deadline on naming bail backers
The judge is giving Santos' bond co-signers a two-day notice, which could result in the sureties withdrawing from putting up the lawmaker's $500,000 bail.
Rashida Tlaib to boycott Indian PM Modi's address to Congress: "Shameful"
President Joe Biden is facing pressure from progressives over his meeting with the prime minister scheduled for later this week.
Trump wants to use Nixon's controversial strategy if he wins 2024 election
"The people control the money, not the president. We got away from monarchies for this very reason."
Democrats threaten to sink Trump's PGA tour merger win
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden claim the merger would make golf fans complicit in the "Saudi regime's latest attempt to sanitize its abuses."
Republican calls out D.C. crime after staffer attacked
"...one of my staffers was attacked outside of his residence by an armed gunman," Minnesota Republican Representative Brad Finstad said.
Ted Cruz mocked for "ridiculous" Pat Benatar comment
The Texas Republican angered fans of the rock star when he referenced her on a conservative talk show.
Greg Steube wears signed MAGA baseball hat in congressional baseball game
The Florida congressman showed his continued staunch support for former President Donald Trump as he took part in the charity game.
Joe Biden scores huge win with judge appointment, outpaces Trump
Biden's nominee was described as showing "open contempt for the Constitution" by Republican Senator Mike Lee.
George Santos calling to preserve integrity of House sparks jokes, memes
The House Republican is facing 13 charges, including money laundering and wire fraud, after being arrested in May.
Lauren Boebert's nemesis has plan to stop her
Adam Frisch told Newsweek he is "laser focused" on unseating the Colorado Republican in 2024.
Full list of 20 Republicans who saved Adam Schiff from censure
House Republican Thomas Massie said the American Republic would have been "doomed" if the censure had passed leading to a $16 million fine.
