House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious time
House Republicans have unveiled legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month.
Whatโs at stake in Mexico's judicial system under sweeping overhaul pushed by the president
Mexicoโs governing party says judges in the current court system are corrupt, and it wants to push through a unusual proposal to make the countryโs entire judicial branch โ some 7,000 judges โstand for election.
Hawaii lawmakers say Congress should replenish disaster relief fund to help Maui
Hawaii's congressional representatives say the nationโs disaster relief fund needs to be replenished so the U.S. government can continue to help survivors of Mauiโs deadly wildfires and other disasters around the country.
As Mexican protesters block Congress over judicial overhaul, lawmakers head to vote in nearby gym
Protesters in Mexico City are blocking the entrance to Congress over proposals that would make judges stand for election.
Protesters against judiciary overhaul plan urge Mexican president to 'respect democracy'
Protesters have marched across Mexico in the latest opposition to Mexican President Andrรฉs Manuel Lรณpez Obradorโs proposed judicial overhaul and other moves by the governing party that critics say will weaken democratic checks and balances.
Mexico's governing coalition gets 73% of seats in Congress after winning just 60% of votes
Mexicoโs electoral institute has voted to give the governing Morena party and its allies about 73% of seats in the lower house of Congress, even though the coalition won only about 60% of the votes in the June 2 elections.
LIVE: Trump delivers remarks on policy proposal to eliminate federal taxes on workersโ tips
Former President Donald Trump will deliver remarks on his โNo Tax For Tipsโ policy proposal at a campaign event in Las Vegas Friday afternoon.
Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris' VP pick
Kamala Harrisโ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will face a national audience when he headlines the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
George Santos pleads guilty, acknowledging lies and blaming ambition for conning his way to Congress
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in his federal fraud case.
A look at college presidents who have resigned under pressure over their handling of Gaza protests
Protests against the war in Gaza have put intense pressure on U.S. college leaders, who are charged with bridging bitter campus divides while balancing free speech rights with concern for safety on campus.
House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victims
A top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and expand a compensation program for people exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out by the federal government.
US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war
The U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles.
Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact
If nothing else, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris agree on one thing, at least: Both say they want to eliminate federal taxes on workersโ tips.
US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy isnโt shying away from politics, as his mother had once hoped when he was a kid.
Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'massive advertiser boycott' after Twitter takeover
Elon Muskโs social media platform X has sued a group of advertisers, alleging that a โmassive advertiser boycottโ deprived the company of billions of dollars in revenue and violated antitrust laws.
Pelosi warns in her new book that political threats and violence 'must stop'
Not quite two years after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the Capitol, the threat of political violence would come for Nancy Pelosi's husband at their home.
2024 Voter's Guide: Floridaโs 4th Congressional District
In a rematch of the 2022 general election, Republican congressman Aaron Bean will seek a second term, facing Democrat LaShonda โL.J.โ Holloway. Neither candidate faces a primary opponent.
Fiery North Dakota derailment was latest crash to involve weak tank cars the NTSB wants replaced
The fiery North Dakota derailment that burned for days early last month was the latest train crash to involve flawed tank cars the National Transportation Safety board has been trying to get off the tracks for decades.
Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their children
The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would ban airlines from charging parents to sit with their young children.
Biden prods Congress to act to curb fentanyl from Mexico as Trump paints Harris as weak on border
President Joe Biden is prodding Congress to do more to reduce the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content
The Senate has passed legislation designed to protect children from dangerous online content.
2024 Voter's Guide: Floridaโs 3rd Congressional District
Republican congresswoman Kat Cammack is seeking re-election in Floridaโs 3rd Congressional District, which now covers all of North Central Florida, including Alachua, Bradford, Columbia and Union counties and all or part of seven other counties stretching all the way to the Gulf Coast.
Biden decries 'extremism' on Supreme Court, details plan for term limits, ethics code for justices
President Joe Biden decried โextremismโ that he says has undermined public confidence in the the U.S. Supreme Court, as he called on Congress to quickly establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the courtโs nine justices.
House Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration's handling of border policy
House Republicans are moving quickly to emphasize Vice President Kamala Harrisโs role in the Biden administrationโs handling of the U.S. border with Mexico.
Pentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacre
The Defense Department will review the Medals of Honor that were given to 20 U.S. soldiers for their actions in the 1890 battle at Wounded Knee to make sure their conduct merits such an honor.
Demonstrators stage mass protest against Netanyahu visit and US military aid to Israel
Protesters against the Gaza war have staged a sit-in at a congressional office building ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuโs address to Congress, and Capitol Police have made multiple arrests.
Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online
The Senate will consider legislation this week that aims to protect children from dangerous online content, moving forward with what could become the first sweeping new regulation of the tech industry in decades.
IRS collects milestone $1 billion in back taxes from high-wealth taxpayers
The IRS has collected $1 billion in back taxes from high-wealth tax cheats โ a milestone meant to showcase how the agency is making use of the money it received as part of the Biden administrationโs signature climate, health care and tax package signed into law in 2022.
Government power in the US is a swirl of checks and balances, as a recent Supreme Court ruling shows
The framers creating the U.S. Constitution knew they needed SOMEONE to be at the helm of the federal government, a president.
Powell stresses message that US job market is cooling, a possible signal of coming rate cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reinforced a message that the Fed is paying growing attention to a slowing job market and not only to taming inflation, a shift that signals itโs likely to begin cutting interest rates soon.
House backs bills to roll back energy efficiency standards for refrigerators, dishwashers
House Republicans have approved two bills rolling back Energy Department efficiency standards for home refrigerators and dishwashers.
Republicans move at Trump's behest to change how they will oppose abortion
The Republican National Committeeโs platform committee is adopting a policy document that reflects former President Donald Trumpโs position โ opposing a federal abortion ban and ceding limits to the states.
House Republicans unite on spending cuts to non-defense programs, but Senate roadblock awaits
House Republicans are off to a quicker, more united start this year when it comes to funding the federal government, passing four of 12 annual appropriations bills before the end of June compared to zero at this time last year, when the new majority got off to a rocky start.
House Republicans sue Attorney General Garland over access to Biden special counsel interview audio
House Republicans have filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Merrick Garland for the audio recording of President Joe Bidenโs interview with a special counsel in his classified documents case.
Chevron takeaways: Supreme Court ruling removes frequently used tool from federal regulators
Federal rules that impact virtually every aspect of everyday life, from the food we eat and the cars we drive to the air we breathe and homes we live in, could be at risk after a wide-ranging Supreme Court ruling.
The White House wants $4 billion to rebuild Key Bridge in Baltimore and respond to other disasters
The White House is seeking roughly $4 billion in additional emergency funding from Congress for costs related to the collapse and repair of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore and to respond to other disasters that have occurred around the U.S. in recent months.
What it means for the Supreme Court to throw out Chevron decision, undercutting federal regulators
Executive branch agencies will likely have more difficulty regulating the environment, public health, workplace safety and other issues under a far-reaching decision Friday by the Supreme Court.
States fail to track abuses in foster care facilities housing thousands of children, US says
Many states are failing to track how frequently children in foster care facilities are abused, sexually assaulted or improperly restrained, leaving them vulnerable to mistreatment.
Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn pleads not guilty in Arizonaโs fake elector case
Three people facing charges connected to trying to overturn former President Donald Trumpโs Arizona election loss are pleading not guilty.
TELL US: Do you think a warning label on social media would make a difference in adolescentsโ mental health?
The U.S. surgeon general proposed a new measure to tackle the mental health crisis affecting many young people.
Drug shortages keep on growing. Older, injectable medicines are among the most vulnerable
Erin Fox has tracked drug shortages for more than 20 years, and she sees no easy solutions for what has become a record run.
Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refused to prosecute
Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will go to court to enforce the subpoena against Attorney General Merrick Garland for access to President Joe Bidenโs special counsel audio interview.
A closer-than-expected Ohio congressional race surprises Republicans and encourages Democrats
A political newcomerโs closer-than-expected finish in Tuesdayโs special congressional election in Ohio surprised Republicans and jolted Democrats in a former bellwether state.
In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests
Argentinaโs Senate narrowly approved key state overhaul and tax packages proposed by President Javier Miliei, delivering an initial legislative victory to the libertarian leader in his efforts to enact his promises of radical change.
House moves to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audio
The House has voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of President Joe Bidenโs interview in his classified documents case.
Mexican peso weakens as next president vows to forge ahead with 20 reforms - and adds a couple more
The Mexican peso has continued to weaken as Mexico's outgoing president _ and his successor _vowed to forge ahead with some 20 constitutional changes that have rattled investors.
House passes proposal sanctioning top war-crimes court after it sought Netanyahu arrest warrant
The House has passed legislation that would sanction the International Criminal Court for seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Colombia's congress votes to ban bullfights, dealing a blow to the centuries-old tradition
Colombiaโs congress has voted to ban bullfights in the South American nation, delivering a serious blow to a centuries-old tradition that has inspired songs and novels but has become increasingly controversial in the countries where it is still practiced.
Tribes say their future is at stake as they push for Congress to consider Colorado River settlement
Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supply from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes and more security for drought-stricken Arizona.
As the election nears, Biden pushes a slew of rules on the environment and other priorities
President Joe Biden has unleashed a flurry of election year rules on the environment as he tries to secure his legacy.
Native American tribes give unanimous approval to proposal securing Colorado River water
The Navajo Nation Council has unanimously approved a proposed water rights settlement that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress.
Congress aims to overhaul presidential ethics rules with a plan led by an unlikely pair of lawmakers
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House would require presidents and vice presidents to publicly disclose tax returns before, during and after their time in the White House.
Democrats propose ban on officials receiving payments from foreign governments after Trump probe
Democrats have introduced legislation that would prohibit U.S. officials from accepting money, payments or gifts from foreign governments without congressional consent.
Georgia Primary: Polls have closed, watch the results here as they come in
The polls have closed in Georgiaโs primary elections - find results in statewide races and races across southeast Georgia here, as the votes are tallied.
Election deniers moving closer to GOP mainstream, report shows, as Trump allies fill Congress
As Donald Trump makes a comeback bid to return to power, Republicans in Congress have become even more likely to cast doubts on President Joe Bidenโs 2020 victory.
House Republicans ditch their day jobs to stand with Trump, while legislating languishes
Leaving Washington behind, prominent far-right House Republicans who have pushed this Congress into chaos showed up at Donald Trumpโs hush money trial.
GOP advances Garland contempt charges after White House exerts executive privilege over Biden audio
Two House committees have moved ahead with contempt charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland for refusing to turn over audio from President Joe Bidenโs interview with a special counsel.
House signs off on FAA bill that addresses aircraft safety and the refund rights of passengers
Congress has passed a bill that is designed to add more safety inspectors at aircraft factories and to give air travelers automatic refunds for canceled or long-delayed flights.
Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review
A bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence and put safeguards around it.
America's debt tops $34 trillion, but a commission to address it appears dead in Congress
A promising start has given way to challenging political realities for supporters of a bipartisan commission to tackle the federal governmentโs growing debt challenges.
TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform
TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, are suing the U.S. government over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless itโs sold to an approved buyer.
House Republicans are ready to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over Biden audio
House Republicans are moving forward with holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a 'measure of good news'
The go-broke dates for benefit programs Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back as an improving economy has contributed to changed projected depletion dates, according to the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report.
Settlement could cost NCAA nearly $3 billion; plan to pay athletes would need federal protection
The NCAA and major college conferences are considering a possible settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that could cost them billions in damages and force schools to share athletics-related revenue with their athletes.
Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening
A bipartisan group of senators wants restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration.
Some North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge says
A federal judge has ruled that some of North Carolina governmentโs restrictions on dispensing abortion pills are unlawful.
Lawmakers and advocates make last-ditch push to extend affordable internet subsidy
Millions of families will face bigger internet bills starting in May because a federal broadband subsidy program is set to expire.
Charges revealed against a former Trump aide and 4 lawyers in Arizona fake electors case
Authorities have revealed the conspiracy, fraud and forgery charges that were filed against an ex-aide of former President Donald Trump and four attorneys in Arizonaโs fake elector case.
Frustrated with Brazil's Lula, Indigenous peoples march to demand land recognition
Thousands of Indigenous people, frustrated with President Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva, are marching in Brazil's capital to demand official recognition of lands they live on.
TikTok has sued the US over a law that could ban its app. What's the legal outlook?
Legislation forcing TikTokโs parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. has received President Joe Bidenโs official signoff.
Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows
An Arizona grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trumpโs chief of staff Mark Meadows, lawyer Rudy Giuliani and 16 others in an election interference case related to the 2020 presidential vote.
Modi is accused of using hate speech for calling Muslims 'infiltrators' at an Indian election rally
Indiaโs main opposition party has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using hate speech after he called Muslims โinfiltrators.โ.
Starbucks appears likely to win Supreme Court dispute with federal labor agency
The U.S. Supreme Court has appeared to side with Starbucks in a case that could make it harder for the federal government to seek injunctions when it suspects a company of interfering in unionization campaigns.
Community members have mixed reactions to House voting to ban TikTok
There have been mixed reactions from community members about the House voting to ban TikTok if its China-based owners donโt sell within a year.
The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon
The House has passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platformโs China-based owner doesnโt sell its stake within a year.
After Congress finally does pass new funding, this is how the US can rush weapons to Ukraine
The Pentagon can get weapons moving to Ukraine quickly once Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill.
Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package
Legislation that could ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesnโt sell its stake has won a major boost as House Republicans included it in a package of bills that would send U.S. aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
A Democrat who served one term representing southeast Wisconsin in Congress in the 1990s before going on to become a leader in the Assembly and state revenue secretary announced Thursday that heโs running for Congress again.
Pentagon leaders press Congress for Ukraine funding, saying battlefield situation is dire
Pentagon leaders are telling Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need the military weapons that are being held up by Congressโ failure to pass a funding package.
The Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws
The Biden administration is enlisting officials in 15 states to help enforce consumer-protection laws covering air travel.
Caroleene Dobson wins the Republican nomination for Alabamaโs 2nd Congressional District
Alabama voters have cast their ballots to decide party nominees for the stateโs 2nd Congressional District.
Supreme Court questions obstruction charges brought against Jan. 6 rioters and Trump
The Supreme Court is questioning whether federal prosecutors went too far in bringing obstruction charges against hundreds of participants in the Capitol riot.
A Pittsburgh congressional race could test Democrats who have criticized Israel's handling of war
An election this month in Pittsburgh and some of its suburbs is emerging as an early test of whether Israelโs war with Hamas poses political threats to progressive Democrats in Congress who've criticized the conflict.
More Republican states sue to block Bidenโs student loan repayment plan
Another group of Republican-led states is suing to block the Biden administrationโs new student loan repayment plan, which offers a faster path to cancellation and has been used to forgive loans for more than 150,000 borrowers.
Austin tells Congress Israel is taking steps to boost aid to Gaza as lawmakers question US support
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is telling senators that pressure on Israel to improve humanitarian aid to Gaza appears to be working, but more must be done, and it remains to be seen if that improvement will continue.
Blinken and Cameron urge Congress to approve aid for Ukraine, calling it critical for world security
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron are urging Congress to approve new military aid for Ukraine, saying the stalled funding is critical for U.S., European and world security.
Maryland governor and members of Congress to meet to discuss support for rebuilding collapsed bridge
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore plans to meet this week with members of Congress to discuss support for rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Justice Department blasts GOP effort to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt over Biden audio
The Justice Department is blasting Republicansโ effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over his refusal to turn over unredacted materials related to the special counsel probe into President Joe Bidenโs handling of classified documents.
Biden tours collapsed Baltimore bridge as clearing proceeds and declares โyour nation has your backโ
President Joe Biden has gotten a firsthand look at efforts to clear away the hulking remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Americans think a president's power should be checked, AP-NORC poll finds โ unless their side wins
A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Opinion Research finds that while Americans say they respect the Constitutionโs checks and balances and donโt want a president to have too much power, that view shifts if the candidate of their party wins the presidency.
House Speaker Mike Johnson will send Mayorkas impeachment to the Senate next month
House Speaker Mike Johnson will send articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate shortly after Congress returns to Washington next month.
Republicans threaten to hold Attorney General Garland in contempt over Biden documents case
House Republicans are threatening to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress if he does not turn over unredacted materials related to the special counsel probe into President Joe Bidenโs handling of classified documents.