Senate Republicans push for progress on funding package this week, with another shutdown possible in new year

Senate Republicans are aiming to move forward on a new package of funding bills before leaving for the holidays, with just ...

More than 10% of Congress won't return to their seats after 2026

NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers — now more than 1 in 10 current members — who have announced ...

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Calls On Texas Voters To Break Tradition In Historic Senate Race

Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches a U.S. Senate bid in Texas, aiming to become the state’s first Black woman elected to the ...

Trump moves to stop states from passing AI laws, highlighting Congress’ inability to regulate tech companies

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to stop states from regulating artificial intelligence, citing the risk of a potential patchwork of state laws holding back the United ...
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Congressional Black Caucus Hits Historic Milestone With 62 Members In The 119th Congress

On Friday, the 119th United States Congress officially began as new members took the oath of office on Capitol Hill. It was a historic day for Black lawmakers, marked by groundbreaking milestones and ...
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Senate to vote on NDAA, Lumbee recognition on Tuesday

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate vote which could bring the Lumbee Tribe to the doorstep of gaining full federal recognition is scheduled for Tuesday. The Senate will vote on the National Defense ...