Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
Here's how to deal with the loss of SNAP benefits in NJ
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown. Here's what you can do if you'll be affected.
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms
On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.
House Republicans vote to rename Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump
House Republicans have advanced a proposal to rename the Kennedy Center’s Opera House after first lady Melania Trump, sparking debate over politics, arts, and legacy.
"Good Trouble Lives On" protests honor legacy of John Lewis
The legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis will live on across America Thursday, with more than 1,600 events scheduled on the fifth anniversary of his death.
Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.
'Mr. Moore...Mr. Moore?': Lawmakers caught sleeping during committee meetings
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
Delaware Rep Sarah McBride denounces misgender incident by Republican colleague
Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride appeared in front of the press for the first time since being misgendered during a congressional hearing this week.
House passes GOP funding bill; Senate up next
If the bill passes the Senate, it will then head to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature and will fund the federal government through September.
Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
House Judiciary GOP account posts 'Rickroll' instead of Epstein files link, sparking backlash
The House Judiciary GOP’s official X account linked to a Rick Astley video instead of Epstein files, drawing swift criticism.
House rejects government funding bill endorsed by Trump
The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail
James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol.
U.S. Representative-Elect Sarah McBride provides insights on historic first term agenda
In a wide-ranging interview, Delaware U.S. Representative-Elect, Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress when she takes office , shared her views regarding what she wants to achieve for Delaware.
WATCH: US Congress holds UFO hearing
Congress is holding a hearing on Wednesday to discuss “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" – also known as UFOs.
Government shutdown averted as Congress passes stopgap funding bill until December
Congress has avoided a government shutdown just weeks before the Nov. 5 election.
VP Kamala Harris to attend funeral service of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston
The "Celebration of Life" service for the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will be attended by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton delivers House speech with AI-cloned voice
When Jennifer Wexton rose Thursday to speak on the House floor, something she has done countless times before, the congresswoman used a voice she thought was gone forever.