The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked a preliminary move to terminate President Donald Trump's use of the military to destroy boats carrying alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers, unless he gets authorization from Congress.

The Senate on Wednesday is slated to vote on the House-passed funding bill to reopen the federal government for the 12th time. But first, Sen. Jeff Merkley will need to wrap up, as he has been holding the floor since 6:21 p.

North Carolina legislative leaders say they intend to approve the new congressional map that would impact the state's only swing seat -- an effort to give Republicans more momentum heading into the 2026 midterms.

President Donald Trump hosted Senate Republicans at the White House amid the ongoing government shutdown, while Democrats demand a deal to extend health care subsidies.

Hundreds of voters, political activists and members of the media overflowed from an Oakton College conference room to meet the candidates behind one of Illinois’ most competitive congressional primaries Tuesday night.

Seven US lawmakers have urged President Trump to withdraw the proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee and introduce reforms promoting fairer, more efficient immigration. Their proposals include stronger oversight of outsourcing firms,