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).
George Santos seeks revenge
Expelled from the House, George Santos said he will report four former colleagues to the Office of Congressional Ethics.
Rashida Tlaib is not popular in Michigan
An exclusive poll for Newsweek has revealed Tlaib's net approval rating in Michigan is in negative figures.
George Santos leaves Congress in a blaze of glory
105 Republicans backed the successful vote to expel the controversial GOP lawmaker from New York.
Will a Democrat replace George Santos? Republicans' chances of losing seat
Santos' expulsion could open up an opportunity for Democrats, although Republicans have been gaining momentum in his district.
The House Freedom Caucus is in disarray
The caucus is toning down its demands for spending cuts, and its chair has had some of his 2020 election texts released.
Full list of Republicans who voted to expel George Santos
Over 100 Republicans joined Democrats in voting to oust the embattled New York congressman.
Marjorie Taylor Greene names the "powerful" colleagues ruining the GOP
Greene listed five House Republicans who she claimed have been frustrating her bid to impeach Biden administration officials.
Should U.S. Aid to Israel Be Up for Debate?
We should stop pretending that U.S. foreign aid to a friendly country, ally or not, is an entitlement.
Donald Trump wants Jan. 6 police to be charged for fighting rioters
Trump shared a call for Capitol Hill police who "beat the hell out of innocent J6 protesters" to face criminal charges.
US aid for Ukraine and Israel held up by fight over border
Congress faces a hurdle in its efforts toward aiding Israel and Ukraine after border policy negotiations derailed movement on an aid package.
Republican "threat" against Jack Smith sparks condemnation
Congressman Clay Higgins faced backlash for saying the Department of Justice special counsel's "days are numbered."
Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses Senate of "power play" over water bottles
Greene shared a photo showing senators had been given larger water bottles than members of the House of Representatives.
Donald Trump could lose 2024 election, Kevin McCarthy warns
"The only person that's going to determine that is—not his campaign ad—is him," he said.
Lauren Boebert mocked by challenger as Joe Biden visits her district
Adam Frisch said Boebert, who he is hoping to unseat in 2024, is "ineffectual in the [House] minority and she's ineffectual in the majority."
Marjorie Taylor Greene's book is dropping like a stone
"MTG" fell to 9,853rd most popular in the Amazon book rankings on Tuesday before recovering.
Republicans dealt blow in latest congressional map battle
Democrats on Monday secured their latest redistricting win.
Kevin McCarthy fact-checked on American history in brutal community note
McCarthy's claims about U.S. history sparked a wave of ridicule on social media.
Fox News host's bleak view of House Republicans: "Disaster"
The Republicans hope to maintain control of the House and flip the Senate in the 2024 elections.
China-watching committee warns US Congress about Beijing's "magic weapon"
Beijing's "united front" system of political influence is central to leader Xi Jinping's mission of rejuvenating the Chinese nation, the committee's memo says.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's "antics" slammed by Democrat: "Getting worse"
House Democrat Robert Garcia branded Marjorie Taylor Greene a "traitor to the country" and said her behavior is "getting worse and worse and worse."
Congress full of "felons," lawmakers "screw" lobbyists, George Santos says
"I don't want to work with a bunch of hypocrites. It's gross," Santos said of his congressional colleagues.
Democrat slams Marjorie Taylor Greene for giving Jan. 6 defendants "hugs"
Representative Robert Garcia criticized what he called "disgusting" behavior from the Georgia Republican.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was "scared" during Jan. 6 riot
Greene said she was "scared" during the Capitol attack, which she blamed on "Antifa BLM rioters," on Donald Trump Jr.'s podcast.
Democrat confirms donor offered him $20M to challenge Rashida Tlaib
"I'm not going to run against the only Palestinian-American in Congress just because some special interests don't like her," he said.
Wave of congressional retirements may hurt Republicans
So far, 16 members of Congress have announced they are retiring from public office and won't be seeking re-election in 2024.
George Santos' border trip raises eyebrows: "What a joke"
Critics ripped Santos for traveling to the border following the House Ethics Committee's report accusing him of fraud.
Biden's National Security Supplemental Request Is Floundering
Congress, not the president, determines how long Washington can keep up supporting Ukraine.
Small Towns—Lessons in Implementing Washington's Infrastructure Vision
President Joe Biden and the 117th Congress should be commended for making historic investment available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, American Rescue Plan, and the Inflation Reduction Act. But it should also be a wakeup call to those who care about the health of small and mid-size cities.
New January 6 videos praised by Republicans: "Narrative has crumbled"
Speaker Mike Johnson has begun releasing 44,000 hours of security footage taken during the Capitol Hill riot in 2021.
Donald Trump has issued "permission slips" for violence: Ex-prosecutor
Former prosecutor Dennis Aftergut connected Republicans' recent chaos directly to the former president.

