Award-Winning Artwork Disappears on Way to Capitol
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is hoping someone can help locate a young female constituent’s missing artwork. Hayley Chambers’…
Democratic leaders demand a meeting with Trump as shutdown looms
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a possible federal shutdown looms, the Democratic leaders of Congress are demanding a meeting…
Ted Cruz says FCC chair sounded like a mafia boss in threats against ABC over Jimmy Kimmel
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz says FCC Chairman Brendan Carr sounded like an organized crime boss threatening…
Surprisingly, Democrats—not Republicans—will be calling for a shutdown this year
Each year, Congress must reach agreement, in some form, on 12 separate bills that provide the funding for…
How the FCC chairman became this week’s main character.
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Trump’s continued FEMA cuts put Texas in crosshairs for worse natural catastrophes, lawmakers warn
Flood waters from the Guadalupe River surround homes near Kerrville on July 4, 2025. Credit: Wikimedia Commons /…
Veteran politician to challenge Kenneth Mejia for L.A. city controller
Isadore Hall, a former state legislator and Compton City Council member, launched a campaign Monday to challenge Los…
Sens. Chris Coons and James Lankford on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Sept. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with House Speaker Mike Johnson that aired on “Face the…
Corp. for Public Broadcasting was among early Emmy honorees
As the recently defunded Corp. for Public Broadcasting phases out operations, the media nonprofit received a final toast…
Digging into claim RFK Jr. and White House ‘buried’ study linking alcohol use to cancer
In 2022, both the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Congress commissioned reports on the health…