Drawing huge crowds, Vermont’s Bernie Sanders steps into leadership of the anti-Trump resistance
Sanders is not running for president again, but has emerged as a leader of the resistance to Donald Trump's second presidency.
House Democrats retreat gives caucus first glimpse of future leadership — and chance for a reset
House Democrats are heading to their issues conference with their tails between their legs after a particularly chastening ...
Days from partial government shutdown deadline, here's where things stand
House Speaker Mike Johnson will hold a vote on the continuing resolution (CR) Tuesday ahead of Friday's deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown.
House Republican support grows for keeping clean energy tax breaks
Lawmakers are expected to start the difficult task this week of determining which of the credits are on the chopping block to help pay for the GOP's budget bill.
What’s next for Denver’s budget and mayor following immigration hearing in D.C.? No one’s sure.
The U.S. Department of Justice is already investigating both Chicago and New York City over their policies and Denver could ...
Trump puts pin in plan to sign DC takeover executive order — for now
With D.C.'s government governed by the Constitution and the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, any Trump executive order will likely be challenged in court.
Donald Trump Issues Social Security, Medicaid Update
An estimated 53 million retirees—roughly 16 percent of the population—were collecting monthly Social Security payments at the end of 2024.
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Can Congress find a way to fund the government?
Chinese tariffs on American agricultural goods go into effect today. The levies, of up to 15%, are a response to Mr Trump’s ...
Trump's eighth week in office set to continue break-neck level of actions, rallying GOP to avoid shutdown
President Donald Trump is expected to have a busy eighth week back in the Oval Office as lawmakers on Capitol Hill work to avoid a government shut down by Friday.
House Republicans unveil bill to avoid shutdown and they’re daring Democrats to oppose it
The 99-page bill would provide a slight boost to defense programs while trimming nondefense programs below 2024 budget year ...
Trump-district Democrats face risky vote on GOP spending bill
House Democrats in districts carried by President Trump are confronting a potentially risky vote next week when GOP leaders are expected to put their partisan government funding bill on the floor.
House GOP seeks spending cuts, defense increases in plan to avert shutdown
House Republicans on Saturday unveiled a six-month stopgap government funding plan, that seeks cuts to nondefense programs while boosting funding for defense. The bill’s rollout kicks off a ...