Capitol Riot: Events planned to mark January 6 anniversary
January 6 marks one year since pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes from the 2020 presidential election.
US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Dr. Oz announces run for U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the cardiac surgeon, author, and host of TV’s “Dr. Oz Show,” is joining the list of Republican candidates hoping to capture Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat in next year's election, according to two people familiar with his plans.
11 Democratic lawmakers ask Biden to dip into Strategic Petroleum Reserve to alleviate gas price hike
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is stored in huge underground salt caverns at four sites along the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico and is the world’s largest supply of emergency crude oil.
Biden dives into high-stakes negotiations over Build Back Better infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
House votes to suspend debt ceiling, bill heads to Senate
The House on Wednesday voted to suspend the debt ceiling through Dec. 16, 2022.
Biles: FBI turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse
The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and did not treat the case with the “utmost seriousness,” the Justice Department’s inspector general said Wednesday.
Herschel Walker files to run for US senate in 2022
Herschel Walker officially filed to run for a Georgia U.S. Senate seat as a Republican on Tuesday, according to Federal Election Commission documents.
Conor Lamb joins 2022 race for open Pennsylvania Senate seat
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb said Friday he is running for Pennsylvania’s open Senate seat, joining a crowded Democratic field.
Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Monday that he is being placed under quarantine for 10 days after contracting COVID-19, despite being vaccinated.
Senate Democrats reach $3.5 trillion budget agreement
Senate Democrats say that they have reached a budget agreement among themselves that envisions spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade.
House votes to form new committee to investigate Capitol riot
Lawmakers approved a special committee on Wednesday to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Juneteenth set to become federal holiday after House OKs bill
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday.
Capitol riot: Questions linger in wake of Senate report
A bipartisan Senate report released last week details security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and recommends how to fix them.
Army veteran Sean Parnell announces candidacy for Pennsylvania Senate seat
Sean Parnell, a decorated Army veteran whose regular guest on Fox News programs helped make him a favorite of former President Donald Trump, announced his candidacy Tuesday for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania’s open U.S. Senate seat.
COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Senate confirms Merrick Garland as Biden's attorney general
Once snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court, Merrick Garland has now been approved as President Biden's attorney general.
Marcia Fudge confirmed by Senate as Biden’s HUD secretary
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Rep. Marcia Fudge as the new secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Senate GOP forces reading of 600-page COVID-19 relief bill aloud to delay vote
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Biden's Cabinet half-empty as confirmations trickle in
President Joe Biden’s Cabinet is taking shape at the slowest pace of any in modern history, with just over a dozen nominees for top posts confirmed more than a month into his tenure