Congress

Harris to oversee certification of her defeat to Trump in presidential election: 'Sacred obligation'
VP Harris to preside over Trump's 2024 win certification in Congress


Trump presses GOP to swiftly send 'one powerful Bill' for his signature ASAP
GOP unites to push Trump's agenda with 'one powerful Bill' as he prepares to take office


A user’s manual to certifying the presidential election
Capitol security tightens as Congress certifies 2024 election results amid past tensions.


State Department notifies Congress of planned $8 billion arms sale to Israel | CNN Politics
US plans $8B arms sale to Israel amid international law concerns


Trump reclaims influence of GOP as Republicans fall in line behind Johnson
Trump unites GOP to re-elect Mike Johnson as House Speaker, overcoming party divisions.


Democrats have mixed reaction to Johnson's speaker victory: 'Hell has frozen over'
Mike Johnson re-elected House Speaker amid GOP vote shift


Social Media Giggles At Congress' Reaction To Matt Gaetz's Absence
Gaetz mocked after 'honorable' Congress departure amid ethics scandal


'The Find Out Phase': Jasmine Crockett Taunts GOP 'Clown Show' Amid Speaker Drama
House Speaker vote looms as GOP faces internal strife; Dems refuse to assist


Trump accuses former Speaker Kevin McCarthy of 'one of the dumbest political decisions made in years'
Trump criticizes McCarthy over 2023 debt ceiling extension amid $36T U.S. debt crisis


Tributes pour in from Congressional lawmakers after Jimmy Carter's death: 'A great humanitarian'
Nation mourns as former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100


26 charts that helped explain 2024 in politics
538's 2024 charts reveal election dynamics and major political trends


Ugly sweaters, chicken soup, treasure hunts: Lawmakers share their favorite Christmas traditions
Lawmakers share cherished family Christmas traditions with Fox News


It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
Biden signs bill officially naming bald eagle as national bird


Matt Gaetz Paid Thousands For Drugs And Sex, House Ethics Report Shows: Reports
Ethics probe finds Gaetz paid minor for sex, used drugs in office


Joe Manchin torches Democrats on the way out the door | CNN Politics
Manchin exits Senate, calls for new centrist 'American Party'


Lawmakers react to stopgap funding and averting government shutdown
Biden signs bill averting shutdown; debate over debt ceiling continues


America’s maxing out its bah-humbug energy | CNN Business
Gov't shutdown looms as Musk disrupts funding, holiday chaos ensues.

White House pressed on Biden refusing to speak publicly ahead of shutdown
Biden silent as shutdown looms; White House blames GOP, Musk, Trump.


'Tis the season (for the government to try to pay for itself)
With the federal fiscal year running from October to September, Congress is nearing a decision on the budget for fiscal year 2025. With almost a quarter of the year already passed, it’s crucial for lawmakers to determine the government’s spending priorities and allocations.


Senate Republicans try to fast-track emergency military pay as they brace for shutdown
Amid a looming government shutdown, Senate leaders push for a spending bill while ensuring military pay. Sen. Sullivan's Pay Our Troops Act garners bipartisan backing to protect armed services, despite previous opposition from Democrats.
