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PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Honors Black History Month, Joins Bergen County’s Black History Month Health Fair
Above: Gottheimer at Bergen County’s Black History Month Health Fair. HACKENSACK, NJ — Today, February 28, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored Black History Month and joined with the local community for the Bergen County Black History Month Health Fair. The event brought together local organizations, health professionals, and families to promote wellness, raise […]
Why So Many Lawmakers Are Quitting Congress
House retirements are on pace for a midterm record, with members citing a range of political and personal reasons.
District 4 rematch: The candidates and their priorities
District four congressional race is guaranteed to be won by a democrat
Taiwan Arms Sale Approved by Congress Is Delayed as Trump Plans Visit to Beijing
The package worth billions of dollars and endorsed by lawmakers is stalled at the State Department as the U.S. and China plan an April summit.
Democratic lawmakers say they are 'closely' reviewing new White House offer on DHS
As the Department of Homeland Security remains shut down, the White House and Democratic leaders are continuing to exchange proposals to end the impasse.
Congress prepares for war powers resolution vote to block U.S. strikes on Iran
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday a bipartisan coalition is working to force a vote as soon as next week on a war powers resolution that would attempt to prevent any U.S. action against Iran without approval from Congress.
Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks
Transportation Security Administration workers will receive only a portion of their next paycheck, which they are set to receive as soon as Friday, according to a union official. The reduced pay comes as the partial government shutdown ends its second week with no resolution in sight.
Bill Clinton is testifying before Congress. Democrats say Donald Trump should be next.
North Fla. Congressman Neal Dunn may have 'terminal diagnosis': report
Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly told GOP donors surprising news about U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn's health. What did he say?
Bill Clinton to face Congressional questions over Epstein ties
Clinton follows his wife, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, who testified on Thursday calling for Donald Trump to appear before the panel
Youth Congress 'shirtless' protest at AI summit triggers controversy in India
Eight members of the youth wing of India's Congress party have been arrested in connection with the protests.
Presidential hopefuls and protests at GAA Congress
Croke Park is the venue this weekend as GAA delegates gather for the 2026 Congress with some key issues to be decided including the election of a new president.
Why the Clintons’ ordeal might end up backfiring on Trump
When former President Bill Clinton testifies to a congressional committee Friday on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, he will be setting a precedent that President Donald Trump may come to regret.
9/11 first responders get health care for life | FOX 13 Tampa Bay
More than two decades after the September 11 attacks, first responders who rushed into danger are now being guaranteed lifetime healthcare coverage following new legislation passed by Congress earlier this month. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.
Trump pushes Congress to pass SAVE Act during State of the Union; no meddling with tariffs
Republican divisions emerge over Trump's tariff policies as the president pushes Congress to pass the SAVE Act and restrict congressional stock trading.
Why bipartisanship is disappearing from Congress
The nationwide push to redraw congressional districts mid-decade has not led to a big advantage for either political party, but it has created less competitive districts. We discuss how that reduces bipartisanship on Capitol Hill, and we discuss one lawmaker who seems to buck that trend.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and political correspondent Ashley Lopez.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
After State of the Union, Trump’s agenda faces new political reality
US president strikes triumphant tone in speech but faces legal setbacks and hurdles in Congress as midterms approach.
Tariffs. Loans. ICE. Immigrant business owners face plenty of hurdles under Trump administration
Businesses operated and owned by immigrants all over the Boston area face a slew of challenges that were shared at a recent roundtable with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.
Fostering Health Sovereignty in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Through the America First Global Health Strategy - United States Department of State
Today, the United States and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed a five-year bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that advances the America First Global Health Strategy while protecting Americans and Congolese from infectious disease threats. Under the MOU, working with Congress, the Department of State intends to provide up to $900 million […]
Hillary Clinton accuses Oversight Republicans of ‘political theater’ in opening statement - Live Updates
The former secretary of State said Republicans are “fully aware” that she has no knowledge that would assist their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Republicans to Press Hillary Clinton in Epstein Probe
The former first lady and secretary of state sits for a deposition with GOP-led panel following a monthslong legal fight with Congress.
Ducking climate science is a danger to the US military. Congress must help.
America's armed forces already suffers damages and handicaps due to climate change, and recent action is only going to make it worse, writes Will Rogers of johns Hopkins University.
Trump’s Favorite Voter-ID Bill Would Probably Backfire
Congressional Republicans are trying to pass a strict “election integrity” law that seems almost custom-designed to disenfranchise their own supporters.
Bill and Hillary Clinton gear up for another Washington fight
Bill and Hillary Clinton are slated to testify this week in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, part of a deal with Republicans after it became clear that Congress — with the help of some Democrats — was on track to hold them in contempt if they refused to cooperate.
Trump’s Push for Election Power Raises Fears He Will ‘Subvert’ Midterms
The president appears to be undermining Americans’ faith in the outcome, at a moment when Republicans face an uphill climb to keep control of Congress.
Trump's call for Congress stock ban draws bipartisan support
Several bills have been introduced on the issue, but the one that seems to have the most support doesn't go as far as others
Jayapal, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Advance Global Health Act to Streamline State Department Data Reporting
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the bipartisan Advance Global Health Act, a bill that consolidates many reports from the Department of State’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy into one comprehensive, searchable annual report. Currently, the U.S. Department of State is required to produce multiple overlapping reports […]
Former congressman, brother guilty in murder of Brazilian politician
The 2018 assassination of rights activist and Rio de Janeiro city council member Marielle Franco, a rising star in Brazilian politics, reverberated worldwide.
Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now
His address Tuesday was a declaration of pride in the achievements of his still-young second term, as he boasted of an economic renaissance at home while he's imposed a new world order abroad. Trump is getting his first opportunity to test drive that midterm year message later this week.
Fact-checking Trump's State of the Union claims on the economy, immigration and crime
In a combative State of the Union speech — the longest in modern history at about 108 minutes — President Donald Trump defended his administration's economic performance and hardline immigration agenda amid sagging poll numbers ahead of the midterm elections.
Exclusive | Spy Agency Blocks Congress From Seeing Gabbard Whistleblower Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard’s office rejected Democratic efforts to see all the underlying material about a foreign conversation that discussed Jared Kushner.
Milford teen, Marcelo Gomes, leaves State of the Union after DHS tweet
This week, Gomes met with members of Congress and talked about his experience in detention before attending Trump’s speech as Rep. Seth Moulton's guest.
Freed Venezuelan political prisoner reunites with niece at Trump’s State of the Union address
A Venezuelan opposition leader recently freed from prison reunited with his niece Tuesday during the State of the Union address, where President Donald Trump touted the US military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro.
Recapping Trump's State of the Union address: From the Politics Desk
The key takeaways from Trump's speech before Congress.
Key takeaways from President Trump's State of the Union address
President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday night. We break down what he said, what his political messaging was, and how it previews the administration's goals through the midterm elections. We also analyze how the Democrats responded.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Special thanks to Kelsey Snell, Natalie Winston and Neil Tevault.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Texas’ 23rd Congressional District heads into a high-stakes primary as incumbent Tony Gonzales faces controversy
The primary race for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District is heating up as controversy swirls around incumbent Tony Gonzales.
WATCH: ‘Can't let’ Iran have a nuclear weapon, Trump says
The U.S. has been building up its largest military presence of American warships and aircraft in decades in the Middle East, as the Trump administration plans to restart talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
WATCH: ‘You killed Americans,’ lawmaker says as Trump asks Congress to stand for protecting citizens
While Republicans stood and applauded for two minutes, at least one Democratic lawmaker in the room shouted “you killed Americans,” a reference to two citizens shot and killed by federal agents in Minnesota in January.
Trump's speech is longest State of the Union address in recent history
Speaking for more than an hour and 40 minutes, President Trump beat his previous record for longest speech given to a joint session of Congress.
WATCH: Trump announces public retirement plan with federal match up to $1,000 at State of the Union
Trump’s address comes after 13 months of break-neck deregulation, a record number of executive actions, mass layoffs, aggressive immigration tactics and more.
Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address
President Donald Trump is delivering the first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday night at the US Capitol.
Trump touts his health care proposal, which hasn’t made headway in Congress yet
President Donald Trump touted his health care proposal that he brought to congressional Republicans in January.
Fact check: Trump makes false claims in State of the Union address
President Donald Trump made false claims in his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Rep. Al Green ejected from Trump's State of the Union after holding a 'Black people aren't apes' sign
Green, a Democrat from Texas, was also removed last year after disrupting Trump's joint address to Congress.
California's Congress members' plans for Trump's State of the Union address
California has the nation's largest congressional delegation, so its elected officials frequently have an outsized presence in the nation's capital.
Tracking the length of Trump’s State of the Union speech compared with past presidents
President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address to the 119th Congress is likely to be lengthy. Trump is expected to address the nation’s most pressing issues and the impact of his administration’s proposed policies.
Democratic U.S. rep files for reelection in Oregon’s most competitive congressional district
All seven members of Oregon’s congressional delegation up for election this year have now filed for reelection.
30 lawmakers skipping Trump address for 'People's State of the Union'
Dozens of lawmakers and activists will attend a 'People's State of the Union' event, livestreamed as a counter to Trump's address.
Entering into politics for the first time, Mary Patterson wants to represent everyday people
Mary Patterson, a retired teacher from Durham, is joining incumbent Valerie Foushee and Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam on the ballot for congressional district 4.
Who is Mike Johnson? House Speaker set for State of the Union
House Speaker Mike Johnson will usher President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 24.
Trump Leans on Congress to Address His False Claims of Voter Fraud
The State of the Union gives the president a high-profile chance to issue a call to action on election security legislation he has pressured Republicans to ram through over Democratic opposition.
Live fact-checking Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
During the president's speech, our partners at PolitiFact will be providing live fact-checking here.
Trump to push Congress on health care, brag about affordability wins in State of the Union address
Behind closed doors, GOP lawmaker questioned ‘disturbing’ East Wing demolition
Rep. Michael Turner, co-chair of the congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, wrote to a top White House aide about his “substantial concerns.”
WATCH LIVE: House GOP leaders share how tax cuts are helping their constituents ahead of Trump's address
Speaker Mike Johnson invites Louisiana business leader to State of Union
Trott Hunt said President Trump's policies advanced by the Republican Congress have driven expansion for his company and clients.
The State of the Union brings a big audience for Trump. But does it matter?
The carefully crafted speeches are more likely than ever to be drowned out by memes and partisan fireworks.
Live updates: Trump to give State of the Union speech after Supreme Court tariffs ruling
Get the latest news and live updates on Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address as he speaks before Congress on the current U.S. state of affairs.
Trump State of the Union Speech 2026: How to Watch, Time and Attendees
President Trump will speak at 9 p.m. Eastern time to a joint session of Congress. The New York Times will carry the address live.
As Rep. Julia Letlow runs for Senate, late disclosure of 210 stock trades draws scrutiny
It ties into a larger debate over whether members of Congress should be able to trade individual stocks.
Pentagon Races to Spend $153 Billion in Added Funds for Military
The Trump administration for months ignored Congress’s demand for a plan on how the Defense Department would spend the money that Republicans pushed through in their sweeping domestic policy bill.
How Trump will use his State of the Union address to appeal to skeptical midterm voters
President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday is likely to be a test run of the message Republicans will give to voters in November's elections for control of the House and the Senate.
Trump's big speech will be delivered to a changed nation and a Congress he has sidelined
One year back in office, Trump has emerged as a president defying conventional expectations. He has executed a head-spinning agenda, upending priorities at home, shattering alliances abroad and challenging the nation's foundational system of checks and balances.
Trump’s Suddenly High-Stakes State of the Union
The president is visiting Congress in a dramatically different place from where he was a year ago.
What to watch in the race for North Carolina's open Senate seat
North Carolina’s primary election is next week, and early voting is already underway. We discuss what to watch in the race for the state's open Senate seat and a competitive Democratic primary in the state's 4th congressional district.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Colin Campbell.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
From Nick Shirley to Colin Hortman: What Minnesota SOTU guests say about the politics of the moment
The state’s 10-member congressional delegation will highlight with their guests where they stand on immigration, fraud, tariffs and political violence.
Democrats demanding ICE reforms lose airport escorts in shutdown they triggered
The government shutdown hit TSA operations as the Department of Homeland Security activated emergency measures and suspended congressional escorts while keeping PreCheck operational.
Training for New ICE Agents Is ‘Deficient’ and ‘Broken,’ Whistle-Blower Says
The former official will appear with congressional Democrats, who also released documents indicating significant reductions in instructional hours for recruits.
Health Savings Accounts Can Be a Bad Deal for Low-Income Marketplace Enrollees
In the wake of their actions that have worsened health care affordability, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have pushed to expand health savings accounts (HSAs). But this doubles down on an inequitable coverage model.
Lawmakers call on Hochul to support repowering NRG plant in Dunkirk
Sen. George Borrello, Congressman Nick Langworthy, and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are leading the charge.
This week: Snow delays congressional business before State of the Union
Congress called off Monday evening votes as a snowstorm hit the Northeast, but the State of the Union remains on track for Tuesday evening.
Former F.B.I. Official, Ousted Under Trump, Will Run for Congress in Maryland
David Sundberg, who led the Washington Field Office, is joining a crowded Democratic primary for Steny H. Hoyer’s open House seat.
Checks and balances aren’t working under Trump, growing majority says
On the eve of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, two-thirds of Americans say the system of checks and balances that divides power between the White House, Congress and the courts is not working well, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist Poll.
Health care reform might be a focus in midterms. For Congress, pursuing it will be an uphill climb
Lawmakers will likely have a lot to say about health care this year. Paradoxically, they probably won't accomplish much on the subject.
Federal funding freeze stalls growth for Western Pennsylvania small businesses
Despite a push from the Trump administration to unleash American competitiveness, Congress has failed to reauthorize the nation’s largest innovation...
Like Trump nationally, incumbent Colorado Dems lose sight of what matters to everyday people
My years as a high-level radioactive waste manager took me in and out of Washington, D.C. frequently during the 1990s. Following Newt Gingrich’s successful 1994 ouster of the Democratic majority in Congress, following their 40-year reign, I was surprised many Democratic lobbyists were willing to acknowledge privately Newt’s win was probably a good thing. There […]
Why keeping lawmakers in DC during shutdown may have caused more harm than good
Congress left Washington without resolving DHS funding crisis because no deal was close, avoiding potential mayhem from keeping lawmakers idle during shutdown.
6-in-10 Americans disapprove of Trump's job performance, new poll says
In a new poll released two days before Trump's highly anticipated address to Congress, 60%, said they disapprove of his performance.
Supreme Court wades into U.S.-Cuba business disputes, with billions at stake
The justices have never interpreted Title III, under which Congress authorized the U.S. president to suspend if deemed "necessary to the national interests."
Only a fraction of House seats are competitive. Redistricting is driving that lower
Primary voters in a small number of districts play an outsized role in deciding who wins Congress. The Trump-initiated mid-decade redistricting is driving that number of competitive seats even lower.
Trump withdraws endorsement of Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd, cites 'lack of support' on tariffs
The president pulled his support from the Republican congressman after Hurd voted against Trump's tariffs on Canada.
Venezuela receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests under new law
More than 370 political prisoners have already been granted amnesty under the US-backed legislation.
Explainer: How the State of the Union became a stage for political confrontation
What began as a spare presidential report to the U.S. Congress has hardened into a prime-time pressure chamber shaped by an era of fierce polarization, with the State of the Union speech now unfolding as a long night of choreographed tension and open confrontation - a moment for presidents to wrest narrative from turmoil and craft the defining images of their time in power.
WATCH LIVE: President Donald Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
Pappas Holds Discussion with NH Health Care Leaders on Protecting and Expanding Telehealth Access
Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) held a roundtable conversation with local health advocates from organizations and hospitals, including New Futures, Speare Memorial Hospital, Home Care, Hospice and Palliative Care Alliance of NH, HealthFirst, to highlight the importance of telehealth for Granite Staters and his recently introduced bipartisan legislation to protect and expand access to telehealth.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's tariffs as illegal import taxes
Supreme Court rules that Congress, not the president, has the power to impose tariffs.
Trump’s dream is a giant slush fund Congress can’t touch
From Venezuelan oil to the Board of Peace, Trump is constantly looking for new sources of cash he can control.
Analysis | Congress out while DHS stays closed
The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C. It’s been a very quiet partial government shutdown.
When It Comes to Health Insurance, Federal Dollars Support More Than ACA Plans
Questions of fairness came up in last year’s congressional debate about extending Obamacare’s enhanced subsidies. Critics wondered why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA coverage. In truth, though, almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
Democrats say citizenship question could derail census test and deter immigrants from participating
Congressional Democrats are warning that the U.S. Census Bureau risks undermining an upcoming test of the 2030 census by using a form that includes a citizenship question
Virginia judge temporarily blocks Democrats from work on congressional redistricting bid
A Virginia court on Thursday temporarily blocked Democrats from preparing for an April voter referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps, handing the party another setback in its efforts to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the national redistricting battle.
Rep. Tony Gonzales had affair with aide who lit herself on fire, lawyer alleges
The congressman from Texas, who is facing a tough primary battle, has denied having an affair.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger Will Deliver Democratic Response to Trump’s State of the Union
In selecting the Virginia governor, Democrats turned to a centrist former congresswoman whose winning campaign last year showed how their party’s candidates can succeed in the Trump era.
With federal dollars secured, Salango details next steps for Capital Sports Center project
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito announced $7 million in congressionally directed spending on Wednesday.
Democrats recruit content creators in new strategy to win back Latino voters
The strategy, developed by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ political arm, is being rolled out in the Houston area as early voting begins for Texas’ statewide primary on March 3.
SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT ($FUN) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings
SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT ($FUN) posted quarterly earnings results for Q4 2025 on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported earnings of -$0.91 per share, missing estimates of -$0.14 by $0.77. The company also reported revenue of $650,090,000, beating estimates of $609,083,378 by $41,006,622.You can see Quiver Quantitative's $FUN stock page to track data on insider trading, hedge fund activity, congressional trading, and more. Rec
Commentary: The missing quality that defines the flaws in our business and government leadership
We used to expect our business and government leaders to have strength of character. Today that's been replaced by a moral vacuum
Key piece of Sports Center funding comes through; officials wait on mall outcome
Almost two years after a demolition crew tore down the former Macy’s department store at the Charleston Town Center Mall to make room for the Capital Sports Center Complex, the project has received a key portion of the funding plan: $7 million of Congressionally Directed Spending funds. Officials say they are waiting to see what happens to the Charleston Town Center Mall to move forward.
Commission voting on East Wing concept has few members with arts experience, little time for public comment
The Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal agency that advises the president and Congress on design plans for monuments, memorials, coins and federal buildings, is usually made up of experts in architecture, art and urban and landscape design.