Senate passes bill to fund government through Dec. 23, heads to Biden's desk
The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
Portrait of Nancy Pelosi unveiled, historic 1st of a female speaker
Outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s portrait was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol, a traditional honor bestowed on a tradition-breaking leader who was not just the first woman to hold the gavel but among the most consequential House speakers in American history — one who “got it done.”
Outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s portrait was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol, a traditional honor bestowed on a tradition-breaking leader who was not just the first woman to hold the gavel but among the most consequential House speakers in American history — one who “got it done.”
Recount requests delay Pennsylvania election certification
An effort that appears to be at least partially coordinated among conservatives has inundated counties with ballot recount requests even though no races are close enough to require a recount and there's been no evidence of any potential problems.
An effort that appears to be at least partially coordinated among conservatives has inundated counties with ballot recount requests even though no races are close enough to require a recount and there's been no evidence of any potential problems.
US lawmakers announce 'framework' on bill to avoid government shutdown
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Recount confirms Lauren Boebert narrowly held her House seat
Democrat challenger Adam Frisch netted a total of four votes in the recount, far from enough to close a 500-plus vote gap with Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Democrat challenger Adam Frisch netted a total of four votes in the recount, far from enough to close a 500-plus vote gap with Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Trump probe subpoena for Georgia secretary of state from DOJ
The subpoena, which is dated Friday and was received by Raffensperger’s office Monday, follows others served last week in several states and counties.
The subpoena, which is dated Friday and was received by Raffensperger’s office Monday, follows others served last week in several states and counties.
GOP sues over special elections in Pa. House majority battle
Rep. Bryan Cutler of Lancaster in a lawsuit filed late Friday asked Commonwealth Court to issue an injunction against special elections his Democratic counterpart scheduled this week.
Rep. Bryan Cutler of Lancaster in a lawsuit filed late Friday asked Commonwealth Court to issue an injunction against special elections his Democratic counterpart scheduled this week.
Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaving Democratic Party, registers as independent
Sinema has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures to Republicans and opposition to Democratic priorities.
Sinema has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures to Republicans and opposition to Democratic priorities.
Governor's race broke Pennsylvania campaign spending record
Spending in Pennsylvania’s 2022 gubernatorial race blew past the record set eight years ago, topping $110 million largely because of Democrat Josh Shapiro’s powerhouse fundraising in a race that took on national significance.
Spending in Pennsylvania’s 2022 gubernatorial race blew past the record set eight years ago, topping $110 million largely because of Democrat Josh Shapiro’s powerhouse fundraising in a race that took on national significance.
Florida lawmaker resigns after being accused of fraudulently obtaining COVID business loans
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the "Parental Rights in Education" bill resigned on Thursday, one day after authorities announced his indictment on charges of defrauding a federal COVID-19 loan program for small businesses. Gov. Ron DeSantis will have to call a special election to replace him.
The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the "Parental Rights in Education" bill resigned on Thursday, one day after authorities announced his indictment on charges of defrauding a federal COVID-19 loan program for small businesses. Gov. Ron DeSantis will have to call a special election to replace him.
Arkansas town elects youngest Black mayor in America
Only months after graduating high school, Jaylen Smith, 18, is the new mayor of Earle, Arkansas.
Only months after graduating high school, Jaylen Smith, 18, is the new mayor of Earle, Arkansas.
Democrats move to take power with narrow Pa. House majority
Democrats who barely won back enough seats in the Pennsylvania House in November are moving to control the chamber and replace one of their incumbents who died and two others who won higher office.
Democrats who barely won back enough seats in the Pennsylvania House in November are moving to control the chamber and replace one of their incumbents who died and two others who won higher office.
Pennsylvania panel to vote on proposal defining sex, race
A Pennsylvania government panel is considering adding extensive definitions of sex, religious creed and race to nondiscrimination regulations.
A Pennsylvania government panel is considering adding extensive definitions of sex, religious creed and race to nondiscrimination regulations.
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez under investigation by House Ethics Committee
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is under a House ethics investigation, according to a statement issued by the House Committee on Ethics on Wednesday.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is under a House ethics investigation, according to a statement issued by the House Committee on Ethics on Wednesday.
What Warnock's victory means for Georgia, Senate Democrats
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia means Democrats now add to their majority in the Senate, which “makes a big difference.” Here’s why.
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia means Democrats now add to their majority in the Senate, which “makes a big difference.” Here’s why.
Warnock claims victory in Senate runoff race
Sen. Raphael Warnock claimed victory late Tuesday night in a tight runoff race for U.S. Senate. Warnock beat out Republican challenger Herschel Walker, a Georgia football legend.
Sen. Raphael Warnock claimed victory late Tuesday night in a tight runoff race for U.S. Senate. Warnock beat out Republican challenger Herschel Walker, a Georgia football legend.
Michael Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in prison for tax and wire fraud
Convicted attorney Michael Avenatti was sentenced to 14 years in prison for tax and wire fraud.
Convicted attorney Michael Avenatti was sentenced to 14 years in prison for tax and wire fraud.
EXPLAINER: Congress is acting on gay, interracial marriage after Senate passes bill
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
Trump faces bipartisan rebuke for call to suspend Constitution
Former President Donald Trump faced bipartisan rebuke after calling for the "termination" of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
Former President Donald Trump faced bipartisan rebuke after calling for the "termination" of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
DA Krasner sues to stop lawmakers from removing him
Philadelphia's elected prosecutor asked a state court Friday to halt a Republican-led effort to remove him from office, arguing that the process ended when the Legislature's two-year session ran out earlier in the week.
Philadelphia's elected prosecutor asked a state court Friday to halt a Republican-led effort to remove him from office, arguing that the process ended when the Legislature's two-year session ran out earlier in the week.