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Politics - U.S. House
Sep 17, 2025

Questions Are Raised About Vaccine Panel's Reliability as Policy Review Gets Underway
Senator Bill Cassidy warned against any new restrictions, and insurers suggested they would still cover routine vaccinations even if a C.D.C. panel tried to limit them.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 17, 2025

As Shutdown Looms, Democrats Outline Demands on Medicaid and Obamacare
After rejecting a G.O.P.-written plan to keep federal funding flowing, Democrats released a counteroffer that would add more than $1 trillion in health spending.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 17, 2025

Senator and Insurers Cast Doubt on U.S. Vaccine Panel as It Readies Review
Insurers suggested they would still cover routine shots even if a C.D.C. panel tried to limit them, as an influential senator warned against new restrictions.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 17, 2025

Senator Says Meeting Between Kennedy and His C.D.C. Director Was Recorded, Then Backtracks
The senator, Markwayne Mullin, quickly backtracked after pressing the now former director, Susan Monarez, on an exchange with the health secretary.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 17, 2025

As Shutdown Looms, Democrats Outline Spending Demands on Medicaid and Obamacare
After rejecting a G.O.P.-written plan to keep federal funding flowing, Democrats released a counteroffer that would add more than $1 trillion in health spending.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 17, 2025

Republican Senator Casts Doubt on Kennedy's Vaccine Advisers
Senator Bill Cassidy, the chairman of the health committee, said Americans should not trust a possible change to the childhood vaccine guidance.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 17, 2025

Upending Precedent, Thune Bows To Realities of a Polarized Senate
In using the nuclear option, John Thune has turned a Senate precedent on its head, defying his reputation as an institutionalist.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 17, 2025

Support for Federal Vaccine Policy May Be Eroding
Insurers suggested they would still cover routine shots even if a C.D.C. panel tried to limit them, as an influential senator warned against new restrictions.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 17, 2025

Why Democrats Should ‘Treat Trump Like a Normal, Unpopular President'
A political scientist explains why doing nothing right now is probably the best strategy for congressional Democrats.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 17, 2025

Senator Suggests Meeting Between Kennedy and His C.D.C. Director Was Recorded, Then Backtracks
The senator, Markwayne Mullin, quickly backtracked after pressing the now former director, Susan Monarez, on an exchange with the health secretary.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 17, 2025

Ousted C.D.C Chief Describes Tense Meeting With Kennedy
Dr. Susan Monarez told senators at a committee hearing on Wednesday that the health secretary had hurled false and hurtful accusations about the nation's health agency.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 17, 2025

Trump's New Plan to Target Liberal Groups, and a Shouting Match in the Senate
Plus, Robert Redford's legacy.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 17, 2025

Q&A: ‘A Shutdown Is Simply a Counterproductive Response to Trump'
A political scientist explains why doing nothing right now is probably the best strategy for congressional Democrats.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 16, 2025

Patel Plays the Familiar Role of Pugilist at a Senate Hearing
The F.B.I. director has come under withering attack in recent days, but with Republicans backing him, the proceedings fell into a familiar partisan groove that appeared to play to his strengths.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 16, 2025

F.B.I. Director Clashes With Democrats During Hearing
Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, butted heads with Democratic senators during a Judiciary Committee hearing, where lawmakers questioned him about his missteps in recent months.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 16, 2025

House Passes D.C. Crime Bills as Trump Crackdown Continues
The legislation is part of a package that House Republicans are pushing to impose more federal control over the District in line with President Trump's demands.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 16, 2025

Democrats Oppose Stopgap Bill, Raising Odds of a Shutdown
After allowing a stopgap spending bill to move forward earlier this year, Democrats are under intense pressure not to do so again.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 16, 2025

G.O.P. Again Cedes Power on Tariffs to Avoid Crossing Trump
House Republicans extended a maneuver they engineered earlier in the year that effectively strips Congress of the power to disapprove of President Trump's tariffs.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 16, 2025

Mary Rose Oakar, 85, First Arab American Woman in Congress, Dies
In her 16 years on Capitol Hill, she emerged as a champion of women's rights, especially equal pay for comparable work.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 16, 2025

Johnson Releases Spending Bill, Daring Democrats to Oppose It
The speaker put forward a stopgap bill to fund the government past Sept. 30, saying there was "zero chance" he would add concessions Democrats have demanded.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 16, 2025

Joe Manchin Would Like a Word. (OK, Maybe Several Words.)
The voluble former senator, now retired from politics, appears to miss the arena and is mulling a return to it.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 16, 2025

Senate Votes In Trump Pick for Fed Board
Senate Republicans confirmed President Trump's nomination of Stephen Miran, a top White House economic adviser, as a governor for the Federal Reserve on Monday.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 15, 2025

Republicans Honor Charlie Kirk at Vigil in the Capitol
Only a handful of Democrats and none of the party's top leaders attended the ceremony, an outpouring of praise and mourning for the right-wing activist, who was assassinated last week.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 15, 2025

Schwarzenegger Urges Voters to Reject California Redistricting Measure
Arnold Schwarzenegger issued his first public rebuke since Gov. Gavin Newsom placed a gerrymander plan on the ballot.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 15, 2025

Senate Confirms Stephen Miran as Fed Governor
The Senate voted to install one of President Trump's top economic advisers at the central bank, opening the door for him to cast a vote at this week's meeting to set interest rates.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 15, 2025

A ‘Mural' of Garage Doors, Painted by Students
Publicolor, a nonprofit, gets teenagers painting. Usually they work in schools, but for a project downtown, they have a different canvas.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 15, 2025

Micah Lasher, Nadler's Protégé, Says He Is Running to Succeed His Mentor
Micah Lasher, a state lawmaker, enters what is expected to be a crowded Democratic field competing for Representative Jerrold Nadler's congressional seat in Manhattan.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 14, 2025

McCaul, a Foreign Policy Leader in the House, Won't Seek Re-election
Representative Michael McCaul, an 11-term Texas Republican who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced on Sunday that he would retire from Congress.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 14, 2025

How Nancy Pelosi Quietly Shaped California's Redistricting Fight
Private meetings and longtime loyalties helped push what began as a something of a Democratic bluff into a full-fledged counteroffensive against President Trump.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 13, 2025

Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Leaders for Delay in Endorsing Mamdani
At an annual fund-raiser in Iowa, the Maryland Democrat said he supported Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City and said people were sick of "spineless politics."

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 12, 2025

As Missouri Redistricts, the Career of Rep. Emanuel Cleaver Teeters
The Missouri Senate passed new borders on Friday that Republicans believe would benefit their party by splitting up the district of Representative Emanuel Cleaver, a Democrat.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 12, 2025

Clinton-Era Lessons for Democrats Confronting Trump
Democrats should go to the ramparts on three issues, with a popular solution for each.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 11, 2025

Chaos Breaks Out in House After Moment of Silence for Charlie Kirk
Democratic and Republican representatives began arguing after Speaker Mike Johnson called for a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk on Wednesday.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 11, 2025

How An Obamacare Deadline Is Colliding With Shutdown Negotiations
Republicans are signaling a new openness to extending health subsidies as Democrats suggest they want health care concessions to keep the government open.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 11, 2025

Breaking Precedent, G.O.P. Changes Rules on Nominees
Senate Republicans used what is known as the nuclear option to break a Democratic blockade of President Trump's nominees, weakening Congress's vetting role.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 11, 2025

After Kirk Shooting, Security Fears Intensify in Congress
The killing of the right-wing activist deepened lawmakers' fears of violence directed against them, and the toxic discourse that has fed such threats.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 11, 2025

EU Parliament Declines to Hold a Moment of Silence for Charlie Kirk
The request, made by a right-wing parliamentary member, was rejected on account of protocol.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 11, 2025

How Obamacare Is Colliding With Shutdown Negotiations
Republicans are signaling a new openness to extending health subsidies as Democrats suggest they want health care concessions to keep the government open.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 11, 2025

Nadine Menendez, Wife of a Senator, Sentenced to 4 1/2 Years for Bribery Scheme
Ms. Menendez, the wife of former Senator Robert Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, said her husband had led her astray.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 11, 2025

Nadine Menendez, Wife of a Senator, Will Be Sentenced in Bribery Scheme
The wife of former Senator Robert Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat already in prison for taking bribes, faces punishment on Thursday.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 10, 2025

Senators Demand Answers From Mark Zuckerberg on WhatsApp Security
Three Republican senators sent a letter to Meta's chief executive on Wednesday asking him to respond to whistle-blower allegations over security flaws.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 10, 2025

Republicans Block Schumer's Effort to Force Vote on Epstein Files
Though it failed, Mr. Schumer's proposal brought the contentious debate over the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files to the Senate, which has largely avoided it.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 10, 2025

Republican Senator Asks Social Security Agency About Whistle-Blower's Claims
The chair of the Finance Committee sent the agency a letter inquiring about allegations that it had put the confidential personal information of Americans at risk.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 10, 2025

Norton Says Little as Bills to Clamp Down on D.C. Advance
At a heated committee session on bills exerting more federal control of Washington, the 88-year-old delegate sat quietly, reading with difficulty from a script.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 10, 2025

After Moment of Silence for Charlie Kirk, House Republicans and Democrats Insult Each Other
After a moment of silence to honor Charlie Kirk, Republicans and Democrats began shouting partisan insults at each other.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 10, 2025

House Passes Defense Policy Bill With Transgender, Diversity Restrictions
For the third year in a row, House Republicans pushed through a Pentagon policy measure that included conservative policy dictates.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 10, 2025

Firefighters Condemn ‘Greed' as Fire Engine Prices Soar
A bipartisan group in Congress has increased scrutiny of the fire engine industry. Firefighters complain that escalating prices and yearslong delays are straining public safety resources.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 09, 2025

James Walkinshaw, Democrat of Virginia, Wins House Special Election
James Walkinshaw will fill a seat left open by the death of his former boss, Gerald Connolly, and shrink the Republicans' majority in the chamber.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 09, 2025

Republicans Shrug at Epstein Birthday Sketch Apparently Signed by Trump
The Republican response to the release of a suggestive note to Jeffrey Epstein apparently signed by President Trump followed a familiar pattern of deflection.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 09, 2025

Missouri House Approves Map That Boosts Republicans
Republicans want to redraw congressional districts and increase their party's chances of flipping a seat long held by a Democrat in the Kansas City area.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 09, 2025

Message to Democrats in Congress: It's Time to Act
Readers respond to a column by Ezra Klein about what the Democrats should do. Also: Florida and vaccines; no award for Tom Hanks at West Point.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 09, 2025

Effort to Force a House Vote on Epstein Files Nears Success
Supporters are on the brink of collecting the 218 signatures to proceed, but House Republican leaders and the White House are trying to stop it.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 09, 2025

Virginia 11th Congressional District Special Election Results 2025: Walkinshaw vs. Whitson
Get live results and maps from the 2025 Virginia special congressional election.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 09, 2025

Missouri House Set to Vote on Map That Boosts Republicans
Republicans want to redraw congressional districts and increase their party's chances of flipping a seat long held by a Democrat in the Kansas City area.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 09, 2025

Nvidia Accuses Rivals of Being A.I. Doomers as US Debates Sale of Chips to China
Rankling national security experts, the chipmaker has stepped up attacks on lawmakers who are pushing restrictions.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 09, 2025

James Talarico Joins Senate Campaign in Texas
State Representative James Talarico, who is studying to become a Presbyterian pastor, has sparred with Fox News hosts and bantered with Joe Rogan. Now he wants Senator John Cornyn's seat.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 08, 2025

Thune Moves to Speed Trump Nominees Past Democratic Blockade
Republicans said the maneuver to change the Senate's rules, the latest step that would weaken the filibuster, was necessary to overcome Democratic obstruction of President Trump's nominees.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 08, 2025

Republican Senators Investigate Palisades Fire Response
Two senators have begun an investigation into whether government officials could have done more to stop the Los Angeles fire. President Trump and other Republicans have blamed Democratic leaders for the disaster.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 08, 2025

Juggling Congress and Life, She Opted to Freeze Her Eggs
Representative Sara Jacobs, Democrat of California, said her experience planning for a future pregnancy inspired her to write a bill to expand coverage of fertility treatments.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 07, 2025

John Burton, 92, Dies; California Political Boss Who Staged a Comeback
He left the House of Representatives while struggling with a crack addiction, his political career seemingly over. Actually, it had just begun.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 07, 2025

RFK Jr., Rejecting Vaccine Data, Fuels Distrust of Public Health Agencies
By promoting suspicions about the institutions he oversees, critics say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing public health. He says he is pursuing transparency.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 07, 2025

Kennedy, Rejecting Data, Fuels Distrust of His Own Agencies
By promoting suspicions about the institutions he oversees, critics say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing public health. He says he is pursuing transparency.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 07, 2025

Trump Tramples Congress's Power, With Little Challenge From G.O.P.
On national security, spending and oversight, the president continues to undercut the legislative branch, and Republicans in charge have done little to stop him.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 07, 2025

In the Battle for Congress, Working-Class Democrats Try a Hardscrabble Pitch
A new crop of candidates has turned away from the aspirational "American dream" message of campaigns past and is leaning into how difficult life can be for working people — including them.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 07, 2025

Stop Acting Like This Is Normal
Democrats aren't powerless, and they don't have to enable autocracy.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 06, 2025

Three Opinion Writers on Whether Congress Can Rein in Trump
On this week's round table, the G.O.P's shutdown spiral.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 06, 2025

Three Opinion Writers on Whether Congress Can Reign in Trump
On this week's round table, the G.O.P's shutdown spiral.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 06, 2025

‘Democrats Should Let the Government Shut Down'
On this week's round table, three Opinion writers discuss how to fight Trump's takeover.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 05, 2025

Trump Didn't Notify Congress About a High-Stakes SEALs Mission. That Could Be an Issue.
The Trump administration failed to tell lawmakers about a 2019 SEAL Team 6 incursion into North Korean territory that went awry.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 05, 2025

When Congress Should Be Notified About National Security Operations, Explained
The Trump administration failed to tell lawmakers about a 2019 SEAL Team 6 incursion into North Korean territory that went awry.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 05, 2025

U.S. Is Increasingly Exposed to Chinese Election Threats, Lawmakers Say
Two Democrats on the House China committee noted the use of A.I. by Chinese companies as a weapon in information warfare.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 05, 2025

Senators Unleash on R.F.K. Jr.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions after a tumultuous few weeks.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 04, 2025

Members of Congress Grasp for a Stopgap Deal to Avert a Shutdown
Republicans and Democrats agree they will need a temporary measure to fund the government past Sept. 30, but have yet to come to terms on what it should look like.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 04, 2025

On Epstein Files, Women Lead the G.O.P. Resistance to Trump
The Republican rift over whether to demand greater transparency in the case has once again highlighted a gender divide in the male-dominated party.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 04, 2025

Senator's Visit to Spy Agency Was Canceled After Laura Loomer Complained
Senator Mark Warner's visit was classified and not intended to be publicized. It was to include a meeting with the head of the agency and a briefing on the agency's use of artificial intelligence.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 03, 2025

House Votes to Advance Ambler Access Road in Alaska
The proposed 211-mile industrial road over pristine land would allow a mining company to reach a copper deposit. Critics say it would destroy a fragile environment.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 03, 2025

G.O.P. Thwarts Epstein Disclosure Bill as Accusers Plead for Files
Jeffrey Epstein's accusers went to the Capitol to ask Congress to get behind their calls for more disclosures, but momentum for a bill demanding it appeared to stall.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 03, 2025

In Texas, a Senate Race Turns Brutal Before It's Even Declared
Attorney General Ken Paxton is waging "legal war" against Beto O'Rourke, a possible Democratic rival, threatening jail and an investigation that could bankrupt his organization.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 03, 2025

Trump Team Urges G.O.P. to Rebrand Signature Policy Law
Top campaign officials told House Republicans they should rebrand the measure the president dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill," in a nod to its unpopularity with voters.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 03, 2025

John E. Sununu Is Exploring a Senate Run in New Hampshire
The former senator has been out of office for more than 15 years, but his last name is synonymous with Republican politics in a state where party leaders see a chance to flip a seat.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 03, 2025

Dan Kleban Joins Maine Democratic Primary, Seeking to Unseat Senator Susan Collins
Dan Kleban enters a crowded Democratic primary as party leaders wait for Maine's Democratic governor, Janet Mills, who is "seriously considering" a run for Senate.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 02, 2025

A Kennedy, a Protégé and a Progressive Star Eye Nadler's N.Y. House Seat
Representative Jerrold Nadler's departure is still 16 months away, but Democrats are already testing the waters in what is expected to be a highly contested race.

Politics - U.S. House
Sep 01, 2025

Nadler, Pillar of Democratic Party's Old Guard, Will Retire Next Year
Representative Jerrold Nadler, the ex-House Judiciary chairman who helped lead President Trump's impeachments, will not seek re-election in New York.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 31, 2025

If Redistricting Goes as Expected, Which Party Will Come Out Ahead?
Democrats would probably need to win the national popular vote by two or three percentage points to retake the House next year.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 31, 2025

Redistricting Push Creates Chaos for Incumbents in Both Parties
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are wary of the potential consequences of President Trump's drive to redraw districts.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 30, 2025

Duke Cunningham, 83, Congressman Convicted in Corruption Scandal, Dies
A war hero turned politician, he was first elected to the House in 1990 but stepped down in 2005 after pleading guilty to tax evasion and conspiracy to commit bribery.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 29, 2025

Missouri Unveils Redistricting Plan, Aiming to Add a Republican Seat
Following Texas, Gov. Mike Kehoe called a special legislative session to redraw his state's Congressional district lines to boost Republicans.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 29, 2025

Defying Congress, Trump Moves to Cut $4.9 Billion in Foreign Aid
The White House notified Congress that it plans to use a legally untested maneuver to circumvent lawmakers and claw back more money for foreign aid programs.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 29, 2025

Iowa's Joni Ernst Will Not Seek Re-election, Putting a Competitive Senate Seat in Play
Democrats still face an uphill fight to win in Iowa and retake the majority in the closely divided Senate.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 28, 2025

Former Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira Says He Will Run for Congress
The three-time All-Star, who hit more than 400 home runs during his career, says he hopes to fill the seat held by Representative Chip Roy, a Republican.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 26, 2025

Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Prison Term for Nadine Menendez
Ms. Menendez was convicted of taking bribes of gold, cash and a Mercedes in exchange for political favors dispensed by her husband, a former New Jersey senator.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 26, 2025

Brooklyn's Federal Judges Name Joseph Nocella Jr. as U.S. Attorney
He will continue to oversee an office that often handles cases involving violent drug cartels and transnational repression. In making the choice, the judges avoided a political fight.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 26, 2025

Purging ‘Equity' Programs, G.O.P. Defunded Its Own Roads
When Republicans repealed a Biden-era "access and equity" grant program for transportation, they canceled funding for projects in some of their own districts.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 26, 2025

Public Broadcast Cuts Hit Rural Areas, Revealing a Political Shift
Threatened by the president with political retribution, Republicans agreed to defund public broadcasting, imperiling a lifeline of communication in rural Alaska.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 25, 2025

Trump Says He Is Firing Lisa Cook From Fed Board of Governors
President Trump told Lisa Cook that he had found sufficient cause "to remove you from your position." Her dismissal could touch off a landmark legal battle over the Fed's independence.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 25, 2025

Trump Says He Is Removing Lisa Cook From Federal Reserve Board
"I have determined that there is sufficient cause to remove you from your position," Mr. Trump said in a letter. Her dismissal threatened to touch off a landmark legal battle over the Fed's independence.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 25, 2025

House Republican Seeks Documents From Epstein Estate
Representative James E. Comer of Kentucky demanded financial records, video recordings and information on meetings with famous people.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 25, 2025

House Republicans Seek Review of D.C. Crime Data
A G.O.P. request for information and interviews comes amid Trump administration claims that crime in the capital is worse than it appears.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 25, 2025

If We Want a Better Congress, We Should Pay Its Members More
Few are happy with how Congress is performing these days, including its members, with increasingly unpleasant jobs. It's time to recruit better talent.

Politics - U.S. House
Aug 22, 2025

Turning the Tables, Robert Menendez's Wife Now Seeks to Blame Him
Nadine and Robert Menendez, a former senator, were convicted of taking bribes. Seeking leniency, Ms. Menendez's relatives and friends agree she is "not a criminal mastermind."

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