Joe Biden Endorses Bill Banning Congress Members from Trading Stocks: 'I Think We Should Be Changing the Law'
Biden endorsed a ban on congressional stock trading, a controversial issue that has fueled public frustration with perceived conflicts of interest in Washington
Congresswoman with Neurological Disorder Makes History, Uses AI Tool to Mimic Own Voice in House Floor Speech
A congresswoman with a neurological disorder that impacts her voice used an AI tool to mimic her own voice in her House farewell speech.
Democrats Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Abolish Electoral College: 'The Person Who Gets the Most Votes Should Win'
About a month after President-elect Donald Trump emerged victorious in the 2024 presidential election, three Democratic legislators have introduced a constitutional amendment that would abolish the Electoral College if passed.
AOC Loses Bid To Become Top Dem In Oversight Committee In Blow To Generational Change
AOC Loses Bid To Become Top Dem In Oversight Committee In Blow To Generational Change
From Funding to Military Efforts, Trump's Border Czar, Tom Homan, Outlines How He Will Carry Mass Deportations
Homan will be tasked with carrying "the largest deportation operation in American history" over the next years, despite warnings of devastating consequences
Full List of Latin American Nations With Birthright Citizenship After Trump Suggested US is 'Only Country That Does It'
President-elect Donald Trump revealed in an interview he is looking to end birthright citizenship, falsely claiming US is the only country guaranteeing that right
Pete Hegseth Inches Closer to Becoming Defense Secretary As Key Detractor Seems More Open To His Nomination
Hegseth, who has been at the center of multiple sexual assault and substance abuse allegation, is seemingly turning around a key Sen. for his appointment.
Stephen Miller Outlines Timeline For Trump's Immigration Crackdown Plans, Says GOP Will 'Move Immediately'
Trump's pick for deputy chief of staff for policy promised sweeping legislation to curb immigration and start mass deportation operations.
Trump's Pick for Deputy State Secretary Shows Latin America Will Be a Priority During Second Term
Trump picked Christopher Landau, a lawyer and former ambassador to Mexico, to be his next deputy secretary of state
House Committee Blasts Intelligence Community In 'Havana Syndrome' Report, Concludes Foreign Adversary 'Increasingly Likely' Behind The Mysterious Illness
"The Intelligence Community has attempted to thwart the Subcommittee's investigative efforts to uncover the truth at every turn," said Rep. Rick Crawford
AOC Formally Announces Candidacy for Top Oversight Committee Position Amid Party Anxiety
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez launches bid to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee in latest sign she is cozying up with the party.
Dem Adam Gray Narrowly Defeats GOP Rep. John Duarte In Last Uncalled House Race, Leaving Republicans With a Slim Majority
Adam Gray will become the next Representative for California's 13th District. Republicans now hold a 220 seats in the House, compared to Democrats' 215.
AOC Weighs Running for Top Democratic Position on Oversight Committee, Setting Up Potential Clash With James Comer
The N.Y. Democrat is "interested" in running for chair of the House Oversight Committee at a time when younger members are challenging their elder colleagues.
Republicans Are Poised to Keep Senate Control During 2026 Midterms, Early Analysis Argues
From Constitutional structures, to an advantageous electoral map, Republicans have an easier path to Senate victory in 2026, ABC News argues.
Ted Cruz, Rick Scott Top List of Senators Backing Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth Despite New Allegations
Cruz and Scott came out in full support of Hegseth, who faces multiple sexual assault allegations, to become the new Defense Secretary after a private meeting.
Latino Representation in the House Drops Despite Historic Wins
The breakthroughs include the election of the first Latina to represent New Jersey in Congress and the first out queer Latina elected to represent Washington's 6th District.
Republican Rails Against Bill Banning Lawmakers from Trading Stocks: 'How About We Don't Make Any Money Either?'
The Republican congressman eventually conceded he would vote in support of the ban because he doesn't "have any f--king money to put in the stock market."
Lauren Boebert Quickly Deletes Cameo Account After Experts Point Out It May Be Breaking Ethics Rules
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert quickly deleted a Cameo account she had made just a day or two prior after realizing that the sale of personalized videos from a sitting congresswoman may violate House rules.
Unlikely Alliances Between Democrats and GOP That Could Complicate the Confirmation of Trump Appointees
Republicans can only afford to loose three votes to confirm Trump's appointees. Here are some Republicans and Democratic Senators to watch out for.
Who Is Jimmy Patronis? Everything We Know About Matt Gaetz's Proposed Congress Replacement
Patronis has served as Florida's Chief Financial Officer since 2017 and cannot run for another term due to term-limit restrictions
Vulnerable Programs for Musk and Ramaswamy's 'Chainsaw' Commission on Federal Spending
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will soon become the co-chairs for the Department of Government Efficiency, promising to slash budgets of everyday programs.
The Gender Paradox in U.S. Politics: Women Are Advancing in State Legislatures but Stall Elsewhere
For the first time since 2016, women did not see net gains in congressional representation. But at the state level, female lawmakers set a record high.
Philadelphia City Council Prepares to Protect LGBTQ Residents With New Resolution Ahead of Trump Term
Philadelphia will become the latest city to assess how to prepare and protect their vulnerable residents ahead of the new Trump administration
Ruben Gallego Reveals How Democrats Can Win Back Latino Vote From GOP After Winning Arizona Senate Race
The 2024 general election saw a historic shift of Latino voters to the right. As Democrats look forward to the 2026 midterms, Gallego offers some advice.
Senator John Fetterman Mocks Matt Gaetz for Withdrawing Nomination: 'Holy S--t! I Didn't See That Coming'
Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) reacted with characteristic bluntness to the withdrawal of former Representative Matt Gaetz from consideration for U.S. Attorney General.
Ginger Gaetz Hints Husband Not Coming Back to Congress After Withdrawing From AG Nomination
Ginger Gaetz revealed her husband may not be returning to Congress in a subtle social media post.
Transgender House Member Says She's 'Not Here to Fight About Bathrooms', Will Follow Speaker Johnson's Rules
McBride also went on to say that the discussion around the usage of bathrooms in Congress is an "effort to distract from real issues facing this country"
Anti-Trans Republican Doubles Down, Files Bill to Force Trans People to Use Bathroom 'Corresponding to Biological Sex' in All Federal Properties
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has escalated her campaign against transgender rights with a bill to mandate bathroom use on all federal properties.
Two Weeks Post-Elections, Some High-Profile Candidates in Congressional Races Refuse to Concede Their Races
From Arizona to Pennsylvania, key congressional races are not over yet, as some candidates question election integrity or say their contest is too close to call
Republican Lawmaker Responds to Historic Election of Trans Congress Member by Introducing Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill
A Republican lawmaker introduced a bill to ban transgender women from using the Capitol's female restrooms as a transgender lawmaker is set to take office.