Congress — Archive
Senate, House, committees, and legislative process
Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny on Iran War, Defense Budget as House Prepares DHS Vote
Defense secretary testified in House Wednesday over Pentagon firings and withheld Ukraine aid as Congress navigates funding crunch and voting rights ruling.
Speaker Johnson Moves Closer to Renewing FISA Surveillance Program After Conservatives Fall in Line
The House approved a procedural measure 218-210, teeing up a final vote on extending Section 702 surveillance authorities before Thursday's deadline.
Walz Absent From State Fraud Hearing, GOP Leader Says Governor Was in Building
State Rep. Kristin Robbins accused the governor of refusing to answer questions about billions in stolen taxpayer dollars during a committee hearing he skipped.
Hegseth, Caine Testify Before House Armed Services Committee as Senate Banking Panel Votes on Warsh Fed Nomination
Defense Secretary and Joint Chiefs Chair face questioning on 60th day of Iran conflict while Powell prepares for likely final news conference.
Hegseth Tells House Panel Democrats' Opposition to Iran Strategy Is 'Defeatist'; Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Redistricting Map
Defense secretary faces questions as U.S. war in Iran reaches 60 days without resolution, while Senate advances Kevin Warsh nomination to lead the Federal Reserve.
Sen. Tillis Questions Evidence in Comey Indictment, Says 'Picture in Sand' May Not Be Enough
The North Carolina Republican joins some Democrats in questioning whether the Justice Department's case against the former FBI director rests on sufficient evidence.
Sen. Moreno and Sen. Slotkin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles, Parts
The Connected Vehicle Security Act would bar Chinese-made autos, components, and software from the U.S. market under existing Commerce Department rules, with backing from UAW and General Motors.
Six Takeaways From Hegseth's First Hearing Since Iran War Started
The six-hour House Armed Services Committee hearing featured Democratic attacks on competence and costs, Republican caution, and firings of top military officials.
Pennsylvania House Committee Clash Erupts Over Transgender Sports Bills
Republican members accuse Democratic Chairman Timothy Briggs of attempting to re-refer two measures without reading their titles, prompting procedural objections.
White House Warns of Imminent Funding Shortfall for TSA, DHS Workers Without Congressional Action
OMB memo says DHS could be unable to pay Transportation Security Administration officers, Secret Service agents and Coast Guard personnel beginning in May.