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In Trump’s Washington, Congress matters less than ever
Trump’s second presidency has accelerated the growth of executive power at the expense of the legislative branch, raising concerns about the balance of powers.
Georgia voters choosing a successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene in US House
Georgia voters are heading to the polls to choose a successor in Congress to Marjorie Taylor Greene
Out of prison, GOP strategist Tony Dane is back in Nevada politics
After resolving a legal case in Nevada and serving years in a Virginia prison, the operative is working for a congressional candidate.
N.Y. congressman pushes back with election legislation
The announcement comes when President Donald Trump has increasingly focused on election reform.
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles sparks backlash after saying Muslims 'don't belong' in America
The Tennessee congressman previously pushed for deporting New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor.
Wisconsin businesses to be impacted by hemp ruling
Governor Tony Evers sent a letter to Congress a week and a half ago warning that the new federal hemp law will hurt Wisconsin’s economy.
California congressman is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent amid tough reelection race
Rep. Kevin Kiley has announced he is leaving the Republican Party effective immediately, making him the only independent member of the US House of Representatives.
Trump says it's 'too soon' to talk about seizing Iran's oil — but doesn't rule it out
In a phone call with NBC News on Monday, Trump weighed in on Iran's new leader, the Texas Senate race and his push to get the SAVE America Act through Congress.
Pre-midterms, GOP confronts cooling support from young men over Trump
Polling suggests a softening of support among young men over Trump's policies, threatening Republicans' hopes of retaining majorities in Congress.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's special congressional election
Voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District will elect a replacement for former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in a special election on Tuesday
Congress plans new response to health cyberattacks
The plan puts the burden on the government and providers to prevent serious breaches that cut across the industry.
Health care costs and access will feature prominently in 2026 congressional midterms
“Health care policy is going to be a top issue in all of these competitive House races this cycle,” said Cook Political Report analyst Erin Covey.
Businesses owned by minorities, women lobby to reauthorize federal program
Minority- and women-owned businesses are urging Congress to reauthorize the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, which helps them compete for federal contracts. Recent regulatory changes and legal challenges have raised concerns about the program’s future and effectiveness.
Rep. John McGuire introduces 'Riley Gaines Act' on transgender athletes in women’s sports
Congressman John McGuire has introduced legislation he said would protect female athletes if transgender athletes compete in women’s sports.
US science budgets have been spared. So why is no one celebrating?
The Trump administration’s proposals to eviscerate the NIH and NSF have been overturned in Congress after a year of cancelled programmes and legal wrangling. Yet as funding continues only to dribble out of downsized and politicised agencies, few believe that US science is out of the woods yet
The Iran War Is Giving Democrats a Chance. Will They Take It?
Last week, Republicans in Congress rejected a war powers resolution and thus negated their own power. In so doing, they gave President Donald Trump free rein over the Iran conflict and tied themselves to a war that has no consistent justification, no clear end and little public support. Democrats voted largely in lockstep to curtail Trump’s power, the first move in a process that will become more substantial as the already-unpopular war continues. History shows that foreign conflicts rarely get
Redistricting plan to give Colorado Dems 7 members of the U.S. House will split El Paso County
A proposed redistricting plan, which would give Colorado seven Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives and only one Republican, will split El Paso County into two parts and thereby weaken the county’s influence in Congress. El Paso County, which contains all of the city of Colorado Springs, currently is mainly in U.S. House […]
January 6 plaque installed in US Capitol after years of delays
House Republicans − in control since 2023 − delayed its installation after the law required it to be installed by March 2023.
Darrell Issa won’t seek reelection after more than two decades in House
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-California) said he will not seek reelection, joining a wave of departures from Congress.
Trump may need billions for the Iran war. Congress stands in the way.
Capitol Hill is largely in the dark about what an emergency cash influx for the Iran war could look like. But Trump will have to go through Democrats.
One hidden impact of redistricting? A more polarized Congress.
New maps are forcing incumbents into early retirement or ideologically driven primaries, creating a more partisan House.
How Candidates Are Using Winks and Posts to Seek Crypto and A.I. Cash
All across America, congressional candidates are finding creative — and critics say cynical — ways to signal support for two deep-pocketed industries, A.I. and crypto.
How Candidates Are Using Winks and Posts to Seek Crypto and A.I. Cash
All across America, congressional candidates are finding creative — and critics say craven — ways to signal support for two deep-pocketed industries, A.I. and crypto.
College sports needs Congress to fix NIL, Trump says, while promising executive order
President Donald Trump said on Friday the soaring cost of college football programs is hurting collegiate sports in general, and vowed to issue a fresh executive order on the topic within a week.
Virginia congressman introduces ‘Riley Gaines Act’ to protect women’s sports
The bill would allow female athletes to sue institutions that permit transgender women to compete.
Trump: soaring college football costs are hitting sports, Congress must act
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said the soaring cost of paying for football at colleges was harming school sports in general and the problem would need to be addressed by legislation, adding he might sign an executive order about it.
Is Trump saying Kristi Noem committed perjury?
Either President Donald Trump isn’t telling the truth, or Kristi Noem seems to have committed perjury.
Five ways Bella Abzug opened up politics to women and fought for social change | American Masters
Politician Bella Abzug broke ground for women in Congress and introduced multiple pieces of legislation that expanded women's rights.
World Cup ticket prices, ICE and visas: Two U.S. politicians weigh in on the big issues
The 2026 World Cup has its fair share of hot-button issues in the U.S., and things are only intensifying as the tournament nears
Why Trump Soured on Kristi Noem
Congressional questions about contracts, ads, and extramarital sex ended her tenure.
How each House member voted on Trump’s Iran war powers
The House rejected a war powers resolution on Thursday that would have required the Trump administration to seek congressional approval before continuing military action in Iran.
Congress won't halt Iran war after another war powers measure fails
Republicans in the House of Representatives blocked a war powers resolution that would've immediately stopped U.S. hostilities against Iran.
Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter's reputation as his next choice to lead DHS
President Donald Trump’s plans to nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to take over as Homeland Security secretary follow a meteoric political rise for the plumbing company owner who was first elected to Congress in 2012
Colorado’s congressional redistricting proposal could flip three Republican House seats
A Democrat-backed proposal to redraw Colorado’s congressional map for the 2028 election could flip three Republican districts. The proposal, introduced by a group called Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, is yet another development in a national redistricting debate after President Donald Trump called to redraw U.S. House districts. An analysis of the proposal in […]
How Markwayne Mullin Became the Most Influential Business Owner in Trump's Washington
The Oklahoma entrepreneur ran for Congress as an outsider challenging the system. Now tapped to run DHS, he's become the ultimate insider.
House Republican leaders urge Tony Gonzales to end reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide
GOP leaders notably did not call for Gonzales to resign as they struggle to maintain their slim majority in the House, which they hold by only a handful of seats.
Millsap says business attacked by Antifa in campaign ad. What happened?
Georgia congressional candidate Ryan Millsap claims 'Antifa' attacked his business. Here's what happened at his studio.
Trump replacing Noem as Homeland Security secretary
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
Exclusive | Trump Is Preparing to Fire Kristi Noem
The president has already been asking aides and congressional Republicans for names of potential replacements.
GOP Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute withdrawal from Senate race was meant to block Democrats from fielding a top-tier recruit
GOP Sen. Steve Daines made the last-minute decision to abruptly pull out of his Senate race to prevent Democrats from fielding a top recruit for the open Montana seat, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Was Trump ever in control of the Iran war?
Rachel Leingang speaks to Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group and the Guardian’s Andrew Roth about the chaos in the Trump administration and Congress over the war with Iran
Congress hasn't officially declared war since WWII. Here's how presidential war powers have played out since then
Like many predecessors, President Donald Trump claims broad, even unlimited power over U.S. forces.
Former Department of Agriculture official to run for CNY U.S. House seat
Kailee Buller will run for the Republican nomination in New York's 22nd Congressional District.
Britt hopes to negotiate end to DHS shutdown: ‘Put the safety of Americans before politics’
DHS is currently shut down after Congress failed to approve a continuing funding measure for the agency by the deadline.
WATCH LIVE: Senate returns to DHS funding bill with U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalating
Republican Rep Burgess Owens to retire from Congress when term ends
Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, announces he won't seek reelection in 2026. The former NFL player and President Donald Trump supporter will complete his current term.
They fought in Iraq. Now they’re the Democrats’ loudest voices against the war in Iran.
Rep. Eugene Vindman is among a generation of young Democrats who ran for Congress, in part, because of their experience fighting a forever war in the Middle East.
Bill Cassidy’s allies moved fast to attack Julia Letlow. Here’s how it’s playing out.
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow has never been attacked before in her three congressional races. That has changed as she tries to unseat Sen. Bill Cassidy.
Politics experts discuss U.S.-Israel war on Iran
An Iowa soldier killed. A war in its fifth day. This episode, analysis of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran — and Congressional moves to check the president. Political scientists Jim McCormick and Kelly Shaw join the program to discuss these developments.
‘Disgusting and despicable’: Congressman Vindman reacts to Secy. Hegseth criticizing the media for covering fallen soldiers
Montana GOP Sen. Steve Daines won’t seek reelection in shock announcement at filing deadline
Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines ended his reelection campaign suddenly on Wednesday in a move that left a political ally as the only major candidate in the GOP primary.
Republican Sen. Steve Daines drops reelection bid
Sen. Steve Daines, 63, said that he was "thankful" to serve alongside President Donald Trump.
How each senator voted on an effort to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers
Republican senators rejected a war powers resolution on Wednesday that would have required the Trump administration to seek congressional approval before continuing military action against Iran.
Don’t let Congress ruin college sports
Should the revenues made by big-time college athletics be “shared” by all the schools? Do we want “revenue-sharing” socialism to come to college football and basketball? Many in Congress are answering yes to that question. The NCAA isn’t the massive moneymaker the NFL and NBA are, but in many ways the product is more exciting […]
House ethics panel investigates GOP Rep. Gonzales of Texas over affair allegations
The House Ethics Committee said Wednesday that it has opened an investigation of Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, over allegations that include having an affair with an aide.
Retired Yankee Mark Teixeira wins Texas GOP primary as sports figures chase politics
Teixeira took more than 61 percent of the vote in Texas’ 21st Congressional district to win the 12-candidate field.
Retired Yankee Mark Teixeira wins Texas GOP primary as sports figures chase politics
Teixeira took more than 61 percent of the vote in Texas’ 21st Congressional district to win the 12-candidate field.
Republicans hand Trump the wheel on Iran — but one red line emerges
GOP lawmakers signal support for ongoing missile strikes in Iran while drawing a firm red line at ground troops, insisting on Congress' constitutional authority over war.
Al Green, Christian Menefee head to runoff in Texas House race
Two sitting Democratic congressmen are duking it out for a redrawn district covering much of the diverse Houston metropolitan area.
‘STRAIGHT OUTTA CONGRESS’: Top progressive concedes race after viral mockery for ‘embarrassing’ defeat
Progressive star Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, conceded her race for U.S. Senate after suffering an “embarrassing" defeat to a much lesser-known Democrat, state Rep. James Talarico.
Pam Bondi rescinds policy banning politically appointed DOJ employees from attending partisan events
Titus targets prediction markets as the battle to protect sports betting intensifies
The Nevada congresswoman introduces a bill to ban Kalshi and others from offering sports “contracts” without approval from states. Also, M Resort boosts Penn.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw loses to GOP primary challenger Steve Toth in Texas
Texas state Rep. Steve Toth won the Republican congressional primary over U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, NBC News and the Associated Press reported.
Allam calls for recount in primary with Foushee for central N.C. House seat
Nida Allam challenged Valerie Foushee in 2022, but the congressional district has since been redrawn.
Dan Crenshaw trails early against Steve Toth in Republican primary
State Rep. Steve Toth is leading in early returns against GOP Congressman Dan Crenshaw, who has come under attack by members of the right-wing media.
Trump's national security team pushes war on Iran in Congress
President Donald Trump's top national security advisers spent much of the day on Tuesday making the case to Congress for the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.
National People's Congress: What is China's Two Sessions and why does it matter?
The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.
SCOTUS Tariff Ruling: What It Means For You And Your Small Business
SCOTUS ruled that the President does not have broad authority to set tariffs under the IEEPA and that this power rests with Congress, but there are still many questions.
3 major takeaways from Noem's first oversight hearing since Minneapolis deaths
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced more scrutiny and at least three calls for her resignation on Tuesday from senators on both sides of the aisle.
WATCH: Sen. Tillis calls for Noem's resignation as DHS head at oversight hearing
The Republican senator blasted Noem for her leadership decisions in the immigration enforcement ramp-up in Minneapolis.
Small Business Deduction Champion Award Presented to Sen. Roger “Doc” Marshall
NFIB presented the award to members of Congress who played a crucial role in making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
WATCH: Sen. Schiff asks Noem to justify her claims of 'domestic terrorism' after Minnesota shootings
The senator focused on comments Noem made in the aftermath of the killing of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal agents weeks apart in Minneapolis.
WATCH: Kennedy questions Noem about using taxpayer money for ad campaign featuring her prominently
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., asked Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in an oversight hearing Tuesday how she justifies the use of $220 million to run national TV ads that feature her prominently if she’s concerned with not wasting taxpayers' money.
Tillis threatens to hijack Senate business amid frustrations with Noem
The retiring North Carolina Republican lashed the embattled DHS chief during her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Who's running in the Texas Republican primary? Here are the candidates
Voting ends on March 3 in Texas Congressional primary race. Here's what to know about the Republican race.
Trump’s Iran war sends Congress scrambling
By sucking up all the DC political oxygen and consuming lawmakers’ time, the war is already threatening to preoccupy Congress ahead of the midterms.
In Senate hearing, Noem blames 'violent protesters' for Minneapolis chaos
It was her first congressional hearing since two protesters were killed in Minneapolis by Homeland Security officers in January
Democrats' unity against Trump faces a test after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran
The fight also revives tensions over Israel and AIPAC in key primaries.
Progressive lawmakers Bernie Sanders, Ro Khanna unveil $4.4T wealth tax targeting billionaires
Progressive lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna unveil a 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires' assets exceeding $1 billion to fundamentally reshape America's current tax system.
‘Scientific Thinking Belongs to Everyone’: Rush Holt on Science and Politics
Physicist and former Congressman Rush Holt spoke about science, democracy and returning scientific research to the public.
‘Scientific Thinking Belongs to Everyone’: Rush Holt on Science and Politics
Physicist and former Congressman Rush Holt spoke about science, democracy and returning scientific research to the public.
Who are Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico? Dems face off in Texas primary
Texas Congressional primary race is March 3.
Vulnerable Republicans in California's redrawn congressional districts back war in Iran
Republicans facing tough reelection fights in this year's midterms are backing President Trump's attacks on Iran, which are unpopular, according to recent polling.
What Tuesday’s big midterm contests will reveal about Trump and Democrats
New congressional maps will debut in Texas and North Carolina as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.
This congressman wanted to retire. His identical twin could make history by replacing him
Should Trever Nehls win his Tuesday primary in Texas’ 22nd District and then the general election, he would become the first member of Congress to succeed his identical twin in office.
GOP congressman enters Texas primary fighting to keep his job after allegations of an affair
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas is seeking to fend off a primary challenge that comes as he faces calls to resign over allegations of having an affair with an aide
Trump told 'Gang of Eight' about Iran strike. Who are they?
The 'Gang of Eight' exists under federal law to balance the need for congressional oversight and the need for strict secrecy.
Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in NYC for 2026 elections
The Supreme Court on Monday sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is unfair to Black and Hispanic residents.
WATCH: Limiting Trump's authority with war powers act is 'dangerous,' Johnson says
The U.S. Congress is confronting a war powers debate over President Donald Trump's authority to bomb Iran under largely unusual circumstances — without a formal declaration or an address to the nation, the commander in chief has already launched the country into a quickly spiraling war in the Middle East.
In Miami campaign stop, Byron Donalds gives first glimpse into policy plans
Congressman Byron Donalds has not yet rolled out a detailed policy platform in his pitch to become Florida’s next governor.
Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in NYC
The justices halted the state court ruling that had ordered New York's redistricting commission to redraw the district held by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.
Supreme Court blocks redrawing of Republican-held congressional district in New York
The US Supreme Court on Monday approved an emergency appeal from a Republican congresswoman in New York who asked the justices to block a state court ruling that ordered her Staten Island-based district to be redrawn ahead of the midterm election.
Julia Letlow campaign team includes familiar faces in Louisiana politics
Former Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham is campaign chairman for Congresswoman Julia Letlow's Senate race.
Arizona Sen. Gallego endorses Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner
Maine Democrat Graham Platner has picked up another Senate endorsement in his bid to flip a key Senate seat blue.
Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke to retire, will not seek reelection
Congressman Ryan Zinke announced he will not seek reelection for a fourth term representing Montana’s first Congressional District, citing health issues.
Texas Holds First Elections Since Starting the Gerrymandering War
The state’s congressional map looks much different, and so do those in other states across the country.
Maryland Politics: Primary candidates set for state and congressional races; a GA update
Maryland Matters government and politics reporter Bryan Sears joins Midday guest host Jayne Miller to recap state and national primary candidates, and the latest legislative moves in Annapolis.
Here's how Trump attacked Iran without Congress approval
President Trump didn't seek Congress' approval before the U.S. carried out military strikes against Iran on Saturday, Feb. 28. Here's how and why.