Category: US Politics

Several senators join the Appropriations, Judiciary, Finance, Foreign Relations, and Commerce Committees, where they will gain new influence over policy. WASHINGTON—As the 119th Congress...

[epoch_component type=”live_update” section_title=”Norman: Trump Helped Johnson Win Gavel” update_time=”2025-01-03T21:31″ inline_authors=”183907,202900,153198″ update_source=”” pinned=”false”] WASHINGTON—President-elect Donald Trump was crucial to House Speaker-elect Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) victory...

Media claims of a helpless Congress without a speaker are inaccurate, according to a former legislative analyst. News Analysis As potentially extended battles to...

The House convenes at 12:00 p.m. ET on Jan. 3 for the start of the 119th Congress. Representatives are expected to elect a new...

President-elect Donald Trump tapped Daniel Katz to be chief of staff at the Treasury. President-elect Donald Trump has announced several new nominees for his...

The breach ‘raises serious questions about the protocols for safeguarding sensitive federal government information,’ the lawmakers stated. Two top Republican lawmakers are seeking answers...

‘Our hearts are with the people in New Orleans after the despicable attack that occurred in the early morning hours,’ President Joe Biden said...

The White House holds a press briefing with press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at 1:15 p.m. ET on Jan. 3. … 

In a 218–215 vote, Johnson was elected on the first ballot in spite of short-lived hiccups early in the vote. WASHINGTON—Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.)...