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The U.S. House passed a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown, ensuring federal operations continue uninterrupted ahead of the midterm elections, lawmakers said.
Sen. Joe Manchin warns Congress is ignoring fiscal peril and political division, urging bipartisan reforms to restore trust, curb debt and confront America’s mounting challenges.
House Republicans have advanced a $95 billion package aligning Iran war funding with Donald Trump’s priorities, sparking intense partisan debate over foreign aid, security, and U.S. global strategy.
House lawmakers have launched a bipartisan Movies, Music, Entertainment & Sports Caucus, aiming to spotlight the economic power of U.S. pop culture and address key industry policy challenges.
The federal government remains shuttered as Senate negotiators report incremental progress. Lawmakers voice cautious optimism, but key disputes over spending and border policy persist.
President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that hostilities with Iran have resumed, Reuters reports, escalating tensions and raising fresh concerns over regional stability.
As the House reconvenes in Washington, the Epstein saga surges back into the spotlight, raising pointed questions about power, accountability and the reach of congressional oversight.
U.S. lawmakers welcomed Taiwan’s parliamentary leader to Washington, underscoring bipartisan support for the island amid rising tensions with China, KSAT reports.
The Trump administration faces renewed scrutiny after House leaders abruptly pulled a vote aimed at limiting military action against Iran, highlighting deep divisions over war powers and foreign policy strategy.
A new column warns Congress may be nearing a tipping point, as partisan gridlock, erosion of norms, and institutional dysfunction raise fears of an irreversible decline in U.S. governance.
Congressional clashes over ICE funding leave both parties bruised, exposing deep divides on immigration policy as budget deadlines loom and key enforcement programs hang in the balance.
A brief US government shutdown has begun after lawmakers missed a key funding deadline, triggering closures of non-essential services as Congress scrambles to reach a last-minute deal, Al Jazeera reports.
Americans express limited optimism for the next two years as divided government returns, a Pew Research Center survey finds, with modest expectations for bipartisan cooperation and policy progress.
Ohio lawmakers have passed a resolution urging Congress to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, arguing that education authority should return to states and local districts.
As Sen. Bob Menendez faces mounting corruption allegations, his case highlights a broader pattern in Washington, where ethics lapses and influence peddling persist across party lines.
Congress has launched an inquiry into allegations that DC police manipulated crime statistics, raising concerns about data integrity and public trust, NBCWashington.com reports.
As debate over congressional term limits resurfaces, Britannica examines their history, constitutional challenges, and potential impact on U.S. political power and accountability.
The Senate has rejected rival funding bills, leaving Congress deadlocked as a shutdown deadline nears. Lawmakers now face mounting pressure to strike a last-minute deal.
The federal government shutdown is poised to stretch into next week after the Senate adjourned Friday without a funding deal, raising uncertainty for workers and key public services.