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).
Marjorie Taylor Greene claims some lawmakers want US troops in Ukraine
The Republican congresswoman told a crowd of supporters that she has heard talk from lawmakers about wanting to send U.S. troops to Ukraine.
House Republicans Need To Stop the Pointless Attacks on Mike Johnson
The House speaker is working. But he doesn't own a magic wand and he cannot do it all alone.
It's 2024, Not 1924. Why Are We Still Trading in Elephant Trophies?
The ugly truth is that we're at serious risk of witnessing the extinction of these magnificent animals—elephants—potentially within our lifetimes.
Biden judge puts DOJ on blast for defying Republican subpoenas
Judge Ana Reyes criticized the DOJ on Friday for defying Republican subpoenas related to Hunter Biden issued in his father's impeachment probe.
Lauren Boebert gets good news out of Colorado
Boebert clinched the top spot at a crucial assembly meeting vote regarding the Republican primary ballot for Colorado's 4th Congressional District.
Arson suspected in Bernie Sanders office attack
Law enforcement officers are searching for a male suspect after a fire damaged the senator's Vermont office.
Why America's Future Is Bound to Taiwan's Future
Our message to House leadership must be clear: The time to pass President Joe Biden's supplemental request is now.
Congress Can Help Puerto Rico Escape the Food Stamp Poverty Trap
Each year, the U.S. Congress allocates over $400 million for food assistance to support more than 250,000 residents of Puerto Rico who are able-bodied adults.
To Act on Gun Violence, We Have To Drop Defeatism and Despair
Our constituents sent us to Congress to solve problems, not ignore them. It's time to listen to the people and take action.
Why Supreme Court Inaction on Gerrymandering Threatens Democracy
Ours is a representative democracy. The people pass federal laws through their representatives. But what happens when those representatives loosen their connection to the people so much that they cease to be representative?
Congressional Brain Drain Is No Laughing Matter
We're giving current and potential candidates for office every reason imaginable to consider other professional paths.
Social Security reform plan proposed to Congress
Republican Congressman Tom Cole says he wants to address the impending solvency of social security.
Who Is This 'Godly' Man Calling for Gaza's Nuclear Incineration?
The recent abhorrent remarks made by an ordained pastor, now shamefully occupying a seat in Congress, have compelled me to break this silence with unyielding condemnation.
Ex-Trump aide asks Supreme Court for help after 15 days in jail
After being convicted of contempt of Congress, Peter Navarro recently began a four-month sentence in a Miami federal prison.
Republicans have plan to upend legal immigration
The GOP's Rep. Eli Crane of Arizona announced a bill to change how family-based visas work.
How a union battle could decide who wins the U.S. Senate
Organized labor could make a difference in the 2024 Ohio Senate race, but with leadership and rank-and-file members at odds, will their power be diminished?
Mike Johnson warns GOP can't bank on his "Hail Mary passes"
Speaker Johnson was asked about the "evaporating" House majority.
Florida rapper wants to unseat Democrat, warns it could get "nasty"
Luther Campbell, the Miami-based rapper known as Uncle Luke, said he is mulling a run for Congress.
The Truth Behind Medicare (Dis)Advantage's Disinformation Campaign
Right now, Big Insurance is descending on Capitol Hill with millions of dollars and an army of lobbyists and ad campaigns to spread disinformation about Medicare Advantage.
Lauren Boebert gets boost in Colorado
The nomination of Greg Lopez as the GOP candidate running to finish Ken Buck's term is likely to help Boebert in the June primary for Colorado's 4th district.
Democrats' retirement problem is worse than Republicans'
Nearly 50 members of Congress are leaving the House of Representatives after this year.
Sen. Joe Lieberman Made People's Lives Better—Including Mine
Joseph I. Lieberman, who died this week aged 82, was a giant of a man who I got to know as a college student when he taught me as a professor at Yeshiva University.
'Cyberflashing' could become illegal under new bill
The proposal would stop the proliferation of unsolicited sexual images being sent to victims via social media, text or email.
Democrat announces she's leaving Congress
Representative Annie Kuster is leaving open a Congressional District won by President Joe Biden by single digits in 2020.
Democrats May Keep the Senate—With a Little GOP Help
The inexplicable determination of the party's voters to pick unstable provocateurs might be the only path Democrats have to hanging onto their narrow and very much endangered Senate majority.
Now Is Congress' Chance To Close Its Hemp Loophole—And Save Lives
The 2018 Farm Bill descheduled hemp, with the intention of allowing it to be used for industrial purposes.
Kevin McCarthy accuses Matt Gaetz of pursuing "something illegal"
McCarthy claimed that Gaetz's motion to oust him from the speakership was motivated by a personal matter.
Marjorie Taylor Greene demands Republican's removal
The Georgia representative has criticized Mike Gallagher over his plans to resign from Congress.
Lauren Boebert "insulted" by students confusing her for Nancy Pelosi
The congresswoman said she might need more Botox after a group of students at the Capitol complex thought she was the former House speaker.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz rebuked by judge during legal win
Judge Hernan Vera described part of the Greene and Gaetz case as "unprecedented and stunningly deficient pleading."
