Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan

The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman sets off fire alarm during House vote on funding bill

Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline.

First impeachment hearing for President Biden
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The first impeachment hearing for President Joe Biden is underway. House Republicans are trying to prove the president engaged in corrupt activity, using his status in office to benefit his family. They are zeroing on Hunter Biden, who they accuse of using the "Biden brand" to enrich himself.

Second republican presidential debate
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Republican's presidential candidates are preparing to take the stage Wednesday night for the second presidential debate. The debate is taking place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Seven candidates will be at the debate, former President Donald Trump will not be attending.

Trump, allies doubling down on 2020 election lies even after indictments

Although Trump’s allegations about the 2020 election have repeatedly been disproven — often by his own advisers — they’ve taken a firm hold among his party.

Donald Trump indicted
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Trump faces three counts of solicitation of violation of oath by public officer, four counts of false statement and writings, two counts of conspiracy to commit forgery in the first degree, two counts of conspiracy to commit false statements and writings, a single count of conspiracy to commit filing false documents, and filing false documents, according to the indictment.

Donald Trump indicted by Fulton County grand jury
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Former President Donald Trump and 18 other people were indicted by a Fulton County grand jury on Monday, accused of scheming to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia. It?s the fourth criminal case to be brought against the former president and the second to allege that he tried to subvert the results of the vote.

Indictments delivered in Trump case
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A grand jury in Georgia has handed up 10 indictments tonight related to the investigation into Donald Trump?s alleged efforts to undue the 2020 election results.

GOP leader McConnell freezes during news conference at Capitol

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Tuesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.

US House majority is in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, recent Supreme Court ruling

The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.

Race for the White House 2024
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Campaigns for the 2024 Presidential Election are in full swing, with President Joe Biden holding his first re-election campaign event over the weekend. Plus, a look at where the Republican field stands.

Donald Trump indicted on federal charges
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Former President Donald Trump has become the first president, sitting or former, to face federal charges.

MyPillow's Mike Lindell ordered to pay $5M in election data dispute

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has been order to pay $5 million to a software engineer in a dispute over data Lindell claimed proved China interfered in the 2020 U.S. elections.

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel leaving to take job with Pitt
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After slightly less than four years on the job, Joan Gabel is leaving her role as President of the University of Minnesota to become chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh.

What will change for President Jimmy Carter as he enters hospice care
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After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care this weekend, deciding to forgo more treatment and spend his remaining time on Earth at his Georgia home, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link

Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.