Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House: Here's what's next
The House of Representatives has entered uncharted territory after a last-ditch, right-wing effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded.
McCarthy ousted as House Speaker, says he won't run again: 'I wouldn't change a thing'
McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.
Rep. Matt Gaetz files resolution to oust McCarthy as speaker of the House
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has filed a resolution to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Most Americans believe conservatives face free speech restrictions on college campuses, poll suggests
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
Biden says there's 'not much time' to keep aid rolling to Ukraine and warns Congress to 'stop the games'
By omitting more Ukraine aid from the funding plan to keep the government running, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy closed the door on a Senate package that would have funneled $6 billion to Ukraine.
Rep. Dean Phillips steps down from leadership role
Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips has announced his decision to step down from his Democratic leadership role.
After government funding close call, Matt Gaetz says he will push to oust McCarthy as speaker
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support of a large majority of House Republicans, but because the GOP holds such a slim majority, he may need votes from some Democrats to keep his job.
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. Dean Phillips on near government shutdown
On Saturday the House and Senate passed a 45-day spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. U.S. Representative for Minnesota's third congressional district, Representative Dean Phillips weighs in on the near shutdown. Phillips emphasized that bipartisanship is key to keeping the government running. Phillips is proposing a rule change that allows any business to be brought to the floor, as long as the majority of the U.S. house demands it. his goal with this proposal is to avoid what almost caused the government to shutdown. Phillips is considering running for president, and says he will make a decision on that soon.
Government shutdown narrowly avoided
Just minutes before midnight deadline President Biden signed a 45-day spending bill. The bill includes billions of dollars for federal disaster assistance, which was requested to be included by President Biden.
Government funding bill does not include Ukraine aid, raising questions about future US support
The bill passed Saturday to keep the federal government open did not include President Biden's request for more financial aid and security assistance to Ukraine.
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.
Fatal plane crash carried 500+ pounds of meat and antlers, claiming Rep. Peltola's husband
A small plane that crashed in rural Alaska earlier this month, killing the husband of U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, was carrying more than 500 pounds of moose meat and antlers from a remote hunting camp when it went down shortly after takeoff.
How Dianne Feinstein's death impacts control of the Senate
An election to pick the state’s next senator serving a full six-year term was is scheduled for next year.
How a government shutdown will affect veterans
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Government shutdown almost certain after last-ditch effort collapses
A federal government shutdown is almost certain after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open collapsed.
Future Democratic stars rally around Biden's reelection and their own 2028 bids
A new generation of Democratic presidential prospects is taking steps to strengthen their national profiles as they fan out across the country to help President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.
Minnesota politicians react to US Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death
Minnesota politicians are reacting to the death of 90-year-old U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Friday.
As employers encounter labor shortages, Biden administration unveils playbook for training workers
Worker shortages have been frustrating for some employers, who raised their investments in new factories and construction projects after President Joe Biden signed into law funding for infrastructure, computer chips and a shift toward renewable energy sources.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneer and woman of many firsts, has died
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.