Senate approves 235th judge of Biden's term, beating Trump's tally
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency Friday, an accomplishment that exceeds his...
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Senate set to approve 235th judge of Biden's term, beating Trump's tally
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden is expected to secure the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency as soon as...
Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congressional leaders have unveiled a stopgap spending bill that will keep the federal government funded through March...
Congress nears funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congressional leaders are nearing the unveiling of a spending agreement that will keep the federal government funded...
House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
WASHINGTON (AP) -- What was once a bipartisan effort to expand by 66 the number of federal district judgeships across...
House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House on Wednesday passed a $895 billion measure that authorizes a 1% increase in defense spending...
House voting on $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors
WASHINGTON (AP) -- National defense would see a 1% increase in spending this fiscal year under a Pentagon policy bill...
Biden issues veto threat on bill expanding federal judiciary as partisan split emerges
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Republicans teed up a vote this week on bipartisan legislation to gradually expand by 66 the...
Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before Congress adjourns
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate won't hold votes on four of President Joe Biden's appellate court nominees as part of...
FEMA administrator says she supports investigation of alleged Trump bias in relief efforts
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency told lawmakers Tuesday she has encouraged the agency's inspector...
Lawmakers prepare for final lame-duck sprint before making way for next Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Keeping the federal government open. Providing more disaster aid. Passing a defense policy bill. And for Senate...
Together they've been in office more than 70 years. Now their races could help swing House control
WASHINGTON (AP) -- One is the longest-serving woman in congressional history. The other is dean of the Republican delegation from...
House Democrats in close races try to show they hear voter concerns about immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In some of the closest House races in the country, Democratic candidates are leaning into an issue...
Speaker Johnson lays out agenda for Republicans as they fight to hold House majority
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Speaker Mike Johnson laid out on Tuesday a policy agenda should Republicans take the majority next year...
Senate Democrats are making a late push in red-leaning states as they try to hold majority
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats looking to preserve their Senate majority in the face of a difficult election cycle announced Thursday...
Congress passes temporary bill to avoid shutdown as lawmakers punt spending decisions to December
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congress on Wednesday passed a temporary measure that keeps government agencies funded into December, avoiding a shutdown...
House passes temporary bill to avoid shutdown as lawmakers punt spending decisions to December
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House has passed a temporary measure that would keep federal agencies funded when the new fiscal...
Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown and funds the government into December
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congressional leaders announced an agreement Sunday on a short-term spending bill that will fund federal agencies for...
House rejects temporary funding bill to avoid government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House on Wednesday rejected Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal that would have linked temporary funding for the...
House rejects government funding bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House on Wednesday rejected Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal that would have linked temporary funding for the...
House speaker takes another crack at spending bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House is scheduled to vote Wednesday evening on Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal that links the funding...
Speaker Johnson takes another crack at spending bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House is scheduled to vote Wednesday on Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal that links the funding of...
Speaker Johnson postpones vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Speaker Mike Johnson postponed a vote Wednesday on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies...
Speaker Johnson calls off a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a vote Wednesday on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies...
Speaker Johnson pulls a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a vote Wednesday on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies...
Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed Tuesday to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration...
Hakeem Jeffries rejects GOP spending bill as 'unserious and unacceptable'
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Calling it "unserious and unacceptable," House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries rejected on Monday a proposal from Speaker...
Hakeem Jeffries rejects GOP funding bill as 'unserious and unacceptable'
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Calling it "unserious and unacceptable," Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries rejected on Monday a proposal from Speaker Mike...
House Republicans push to link government funding to a citizenship check for new voters
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heeding the demands of the more conservative wing of his Republican conference...
House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious time
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Republicans unveiled on Friday their legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of...
These six House races are ones to watch in this year's election
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Resources are pouring into the few truly competitive congressional races expected to help determine the balance of...
Pennsylvania congressman chosen to lead House task force investigating Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Pennsylvania congressman who witnessed the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump firsthand will lead the...
House votes to form task force to investigate shooting at Trump rally, recommend legislative fixes
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House voted Wednesday to form a task force to investigate the security failures surrounding the assassination...
Lawmakers are moving quickly to launch investigations into the Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congressional committees are moving quickly to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a...
Democrats weigh Biden's impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majority
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries provided a succinct answer this week when asked if President Joe Biden was...
House Republicans unite on spending cuts to non-defense programs, but Senate roadblock awaits
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Republicans are off to a quicker, more united start this year when it comes to funding...
Ethics probe into Matt Gaetz now reviewing allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House Ethics Committee on Tuesday gave an unusual public update into its long-running investigation of Rep...
California Republican takes oath of office to complete term of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Vince Fong of California was sworn into Congress on Monday after winning a special election to...
Trump endorses challenger to Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good ahead of closely watched Virginia primary
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump has endorsed the Republican opponent of a Virginia congressman who leads the hard-right...
Trump makes endorsement for challenger in Virginia race and strikes blow to two-term Rep. Bob Good
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump has endorsed the Republican opponent of a Virginia congressman who chairs a group...