House GOP votes to condemn Kamala Harris over administration's managing of border policy

The vice president was assigned with addressing the causes of migration in certain countries, with Republicans claiming she didn’t do enough to curtail illegal immigration.

Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee from Houston dies at age 74

U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who was known by many in Houston for her hard work and public service, passed away at the age of 74.

Fulton County DA Willis' photo found on Thomas Matthew Crooks' cell phone

A photo of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was found on the phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the young man accused of trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday in Pennsylvania.

House Democrats want to stop effort to nominate Biden early

House Democrats are expressing concerns over an early nomination of President Joe Biden, fearing it could harm party unity and stifle debate. The Democratic National Committee is facing pushback on plans for a virtual roll call vote before the Democratic National Convention.

Rep. Brad Schneider's DC office vandalized on July 4; Capitol Police investigating

Illinois Representative Brad Schneider took to X Friday to report that his Capitol office in D.C. was vandalized on July 4, with posters of more than 100 people still held hostage in Gaza, including eight Americans, being torn down, shredded, and scattered across the hallway. 

Supreme Court immunity ruling is ‘a big win’ for Donald Trump, expert explains

The Supreme Court sent Donald Trump’s immunity case back to a lower court, but one attorney says President Trump still got “a real big victory today." Here’s why.

Trump claiming he was 'tortured' in Fulton County Jail after arrest

Former President Donald Trump has claimed in a fundraising email that he was "tortured" in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta after his arrest for interfering in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.

Arizona fake electors case: Ex-Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows pleads not guilty

Former Donald Trump presidential chief of staff Mark Meadows and Trump 2020 Election Day operations director Michael Roman pleaded not guilty Friday in Phoenix to nine felony charges for their roles in an effort to overturn Trump’s Arizona election loss to Joe Biden.

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin registers as independent, citing 'partisan extremism'

The West Virginia politician made the announcement Friday and did not reveal if he will continue caucusing with Democrats in the Senate or what his political plans are in the future.

Lawmakers from U.S. House hold field hearing on violent crime in Philadelphia

Heartbreaking testimony from the families of slain police officers in Philadelphia Friday, as federal lawmakers from the House Judiciary Committee held a field hearing on violent crime in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner open to testify in House Judiciary hearing on victims of violent crime

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, flanked by supporters, is expected to 'denounce' a Friday morning House Judiciary Committee Hearing in Philadelphia surrounding victims of violent crime in Philadelphia and his policies.

Possible TikTok ban in the US: House vote explained

The House voted in a rare Saturday session on a bill that takes a step towards the possible banning of TikTok in the United States. Here’s what happened and what comes next.

House approves $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel, other allies

Aid bills for Israel, Ukraine and other U.S. allies were passed by the House in a rare Saturday session, along with a bill that could lead to a sale of TikTok.

Nikki Haley suspends 2024 presidential campaign

Nikki Haley suspended her 2024 presidential campaign, stopping short of endorsing anyone. "Donald Trump is likely to be our party's nominee. I wish him well," she said.

Congress approves short-term extension to avoid shutdown, buy more time for final spending agreement

Congress passed another short-term spending measure Thursday that would keep one set of federal agencies operating through March 8 and another set through March 22, avoiding a shutdown for parts of the federal government that would otherwise kick in Saturday. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.

Supreme Court will hear arguments in Trump's appeal against Jan. 6 criminal charges

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in Donald Trump’s appeal of a lower court decision rejecting his claim of "absolute immunity" that would allow him to avoid facing criminal charges. 

Pennsylvania seeks legal costs from county that let outsiders access voting machines to help Trump

A rural Pennsylvania county, near Gettysurg, and its elected officials may have to pay the state’s elections agency hundreds of thousands of dollars to reimburse it for legal fees and litigation costs.