'Big, beautiful' bill update: Senate debate begins after 16-hour reading
President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" budget bill of tax breaks and Medicaid cuts is one step closer to passage after it cleared a key procedural hurdle overnight.
'Big, beautiful' budget bill latest: Senate preps for all-night voting session
The weekend session could be a make-or-break moment for the GOP, as some Republicans have voiced opposition to President Trump's signature spending bill.
Senate blocks effort to check Trump's war powers
The resolution, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed to affirm that President Donald Trump should seek authorization from Congress before launching more military action against Iran.
World's richest 1% raised their wealth by $33.9 trillion in 10 years
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
Bill Moyers, White House press secretary and TV journalist, dies
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, has died at 91.
Trump officials hold first classified briefing with Congress on Iran strikes
The briefing on Thursday comes as the Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump decides to strike Iran again.
Supreme Court: States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first.
Trump at NATO: From ‘daddy’ comment to defending US strikes on Iran
From getting called “daddy" doubling down on the damage done to Iran’s nuclear sites, here’s what to know about President Trump’s time at the NATO summit Wednesday.
Here's what's in and out of Trump's spending bill as Senate works to meet July 4 deadline
The 1,000-page legislation calls for cuts to government programs like Medicare and SNAP as the Senate works to pass the bill by the holiday deadline.
House blocks progressive's Trump impeachment bid with bipartisan vote
The House of Representatives voted along bipartisan lines to quash a lone progressive lawmaker's bid to impeach President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon.
Israel-Iran updates: Ceasefire shaky as Israel says Iran launched more missiles
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be faltering Tuesday morning. Here's the latest between the two counties and the U.S. involvement.
Trump swearing video: Says Iran, Israel ‘don’t know what the f—’ they’re doing
Watch the raw video of President Donald Trump swearing Tuesday morning while talking to reporters about the faltering ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Trump can keep control of National Guard in Los Angeles, appeals court rules
President Donald Trump will be able to keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, according to a ruling from an appeals court.
Sen. Paul warns Trump 'can't bomb anyone without permission' as Iran debate heats up
The Senate is divided on war powers as President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran's nuclear sites. Some argue the Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war.
Trump responds to GOP senator's push to bump minimum wage to $15 an hour
President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, noting its impact on business.
Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The ruling by the Supreme Court is a setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.
Trump dismisses Gabbard's Iran nuke claim; WH insists he's aligned with intel chief
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dismissed concerns Iran was building a nuclear weapon earlier this year, but Trump now says he believes Iran is close to building the weapon.
Minnesota leaders condemn polarizing rhetoric in wake of tragic shootings
In the aftermath of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, some lawmakers are taking heat for their divisive rhetoric.
Sen. Tina Smith confronts Sen. Mike Lee over MN lawmaker shooting comments
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith confronted Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Monday over his social media posts that blamed the Minnesota lawmaker shootings on "Marxists."