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).
Rand Paul says Mike Johnson will be "gone" in annual "Festivus" report
Kentucky senator's long-running Seinfeld-inspired list of grievances also listed President Biden and excess government spending.
Kay Granger is retiring. That leaves 13 octogenarians in Congress.
The news that Rep. Granger was found in a senior living home after months away from the Capitol has added new fuel to concerns about the lack of term limits for lawmakers.
'Missing' Congresswoman seen at restaurant owned by son
Republican Representative Kay Granger has not voted since July 24 and new reports suggest she is residing in assisted living.
Matt Gaetz ethics report: read the final document
The House Ethics Committee found "substantial evidence" that former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz paid women for sex, including a minor.
GOP Rep's social media raises questions after "dementia" report
Texas congresswoman Kay Granger has been living in an independent living facility while experiencing "dementia issues," her family said.
Matt Gaetz ethics committee report released: What to know
The former congressman has denied the allegations against him, including that he had sex with a 17-year-old while in office.
Every Senator who voted against Social Security increase
Only Republicans voted against the bill, which will see limitations on Social Security benefits for some 3 million Americans repealed.
Joe Biden has "bone to pick" with Nancy Pelosi—Democrat
Biden has grievances with Pelosi after he was "pushed aside" when it comes to this year's presidential election, Lindy Li said.
Lauren Boebert suggests Elon Musk's DOGE will do Congress' job
"We are on the brink of something so revolutionary with the DOGE commission," the congresswoman said at a Turning Point USA event.
Ex-RNC chair suggests Trump's "old" age the reason for Musk's rise in GOP
The president-elect who is 78 years old is slated to be the oldest president in U.S. history when he's inaugurated next month.
Could Elon Musk run for president after Donald Trump?
Despite critics calling Musk "president," the billionaire cannot hold the highest office as he's not a natural-born citizen.
GOP senators demand answers from DOJ on Jan 6. 'Humans sources': Report
At least 134 police officers were injured during the January 6 2021 Capitol Hill riot.
170 House Republicans defied Donald Trump despite primaries threat
President-elect called for any in his party who "bring the mess of the Debt Limit" into his administration to face primaries.
Senate passes funding bill after Trump, Musk tanked earlier negotiations
The bill's passage comes after President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk scuttled an earlier bipartisan deal.
Full list of House Republicans who voted against final spending bill
Thirty-four Republicans voted against a newly revised spending bill on Friday evening after it failed on Thursday.
House passes last-minute funding bill to avert government shutdown
The House of Representatives passed a funding bill at the eleventh hour to avert a Christmastime government shutdown.
Elon Musk gives Mike Johnson sigh of relief by endorsing new spending bill
Musk said the new bill was "great" as a government shutdown looms.
Trump's power over Republican Party examined amid spending bill failure
Political analysts addressed questions about Trump's control over Republicans amid a looming government shutdown threat.
Do federal employees get paid during a shutdown? Here's what to know
As the government remains poised for a shutdown, federal employees question whether they'll have paychecks during the holiday season.
GOP consultant "fired" Nancy Mace, calls her a "pitiful embarrassment"
Wesley Donehue said he "fired" Nancy Mace, writing that he's not a "babysitter," "sex therapist," or "doctor."
Rep. Biggs: Congress Is Self-Inflicting Another Funding Crisis | Opinion
A simple alternative to the House of Representatives' habit of using continuing resolutions to fund the government would be to pass appropriations bills as required by law.
Pediatric cancer community "devastated" as funds removed from spending bill
Nancy Goodman, founder and CEO of Kids v Cancer, told Newsweek the funding would go to critical research for pediatric cancer.
GOP Controlling Washington Means It's Christmas for Lobbyists | Opinion
The Congressional Review Act allows a new lineup in the House, Senate, and Oval Office to repeal regulations issued during the final months of the last administration.
Trump hawks signed Bibles as government set to shutdown
The president-elect posted the "perfect" Christmas gift on Truth Social, just 11 hours before the government may shut down.
Fox News host says Trump's feelings not hurt by "President Musk" talk
Democrats have been calling the world's richest man "President Musk," referencing the influence he allegedly has over the president-elect.
Democrat hopes pediatric research funds may be added back to spending bill
Representative Lloyd Doggett said he wants the funding back in the spending package as Congress scrambles to avoid a shutdown.
House voting on GOP's 11th hour new spending bill
The House of Representatives has approved the GOP's eleventh hour new spending bill, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Wall Street futures slide as government shutdown looms before Christmas
S&P 500 futures fell 1 percent ahead of the opening bell, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped 0.6 percent.
Government shutdown could impact 40M Americans travelling for holidays
If a government shutdown occurs ahead of the busy holiday travel season, the Transportation Security Administration could be impacted.
Republican spending bill proposal is amazing for China, and for Musk
Musk, who is the world's richest man, has significant business interests in China.
