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Politics - U.S. House
Feb 24, 2026

Senator Blumenthal Opens Inquiry Into Iran Transactions on Binance
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to Binance asking about the flow of $1.7 billion from accounts on the crypto exchange to Iranian entities.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 24, 2026

House Rejects Air Safety Bill After Pentagon Opposition
The bill would have required aircraft to carry advanced location-tracking technology that officials said might have prevented a midair collision near Washington last year.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 24, 2026

Trump Leans on Congress to Address His False Claims of Voter Fraud
The State of the Union gives the president a high-profile chance to issue a call to action on election security legislation he has pressured Republicans to ram through over Democratic opposition.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 24, 2026

Democrats Counter Trump With Their Own Plan to Limit Wall Street Landlords
As the president prepares to deliver a State of the Union address likely to touch on his own proposal, Senate Democrats introduced a bill with their own vision for limiting investors' purchases of single-family homes.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 24, 2026

Trump to Address a Complacent Congress Badly Split Over His Agenda
President Trump will speak to a legislative body that has ceded much of its power to him but has recently pushed back gently, and where partisan divides are deeper than ever ahead of the midterm elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 24, 2026

After a Big Loss, What to Expect From Trump at the State of the Union
The Supreme Court's tariffs ruling could make for a tense night.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 23, 2026

In Blow to Mamdani, Left-Leaning Group Breaks With Mayor Over U.S. House Race
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York had lobbied for his preferred candidate, Claire Valdez. But the party backed Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 23, 2026

Pentagon Races to Spend $153 Billion in Added Funds for Military
The Trump administration for months ignored Congress's demand for a plan on how the Defense Department would spend the money that Republicans pushed through in their sweeping domestic policy bill.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 23, 2026

Working Families Party Backs Reynoso for Congress, Breaking With Mamdani
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York had lobbied for his preferred candidate, Claire Valdez. But the party backed Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 23, 2026

New York Democrats Have a Chance to Vote Against the A.I. Oligarchs
There's a huge political opportunity for the party that can stand up for human beings in the face of A.I.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 23, 2026

Pentagon Pulls Support for Air Safety Bill Written After D.C. Helicopter and Plane Crash
The legislation, which the House is expected to vote on Tuesday, would require military and commercial aircraft to use certain tracking technology to avoid collisions.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 23, 2026

Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales Pressured to Resign Over Sexual Messages to Staff Member
Democrats and Republicans urged Tony Gonzales to step down after allegations that he had sent inappropriate texts to a staff member and had a sexual relationship with her.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 23, 2026

Backed by Anthropic, a Super PAC Group Begins an Ad Blitz in Support of A.I. Regulation
The ads by Public First Action, which started airing on Monday, are part of an escalating political war over artificial intelligence before the midterm elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 23, 2026

Training for New ICE Agents Is ‘Deficient' and ‘Broken,' Whistle-Blower Says
The former official will appear with congressional Democrats, who also released documents indicating significant reductions in instructional hours for recruits.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 23, 2026

Backed by Anthropic, a Super PAC Begins an Ad Blitz in Support of A.I. Regulation
The ads by Public First Action, which started airing on Monday, are part of an escalating political war over artificial intelligence before the midterm elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 23, 2026

Backed by Anthropic, a Super PAC Begins Ad Blitz in Support of A.I. Regulation
The ads by Public First Action, which started airing on Monday, are part of an escalating political war over artificial intelligence before the midterm elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 23, 2026

Former F.B.I. Official, Ousted Under Trump, Will Run for Congress in Maryland
David Sundberg, who led the Washington Field Office, is joining a crowded Democratic primary for Steny H. Hoyer's open House seat.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 23, 2026

‘The Inquisitor' Review: Barbara Jordan Is Speaking
This whirlwind biographical documentary puts Barbara Jordan, the esteemed congresswoman and professor who died in 1996, front and center as a voice of moral authority.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 22, 2026

Homeland Security to Shut TSA PreCheck and Global Entry at Airports
The Department of Homeland Security had said earlier on Sunday that it would suspend the priority airport security program, about a week after its funding lapsed because of the partial government shutdown.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 22, 2026

Anti-Trump Republicans Face Divisions and an Uncertain Future
Divisions over what and who should come next were evident as G.O.P. critics of the president, weakened in their party, gathered at a summit near Washington.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 22, 2026

Senate G.O.P. Faces Pressure to Force ‘Talking Filibuster' for Voter ID Bill
Some reluctant Republicans say an old-school filibuster showdown with Democrats could paralyze the Senate with no guarantee of success. But President Trump and their own colleagues are spoiling for the fight.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 21, 2026

New Jersey Democrats Send Coarse but Clear Message to ICE With New Bill
Lawmakers have added some of the state's trademark in-your-face attitude to a measure that would expand residents' ability to sue federal immigration officials.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 21, 2026

In Gorsuch's Homage to Legislative Power, a Subtle Reproach of a Neutered Congress
In his concurrence to the ruling invalidating President Trump's tariffs, Justice Neil M. Gorsuch made a forceful case for the sanctity of the legislative process — and an implicit critique of its current dysfunction.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 21, 2026

Senate G.O.P. Faces Pressure to Force ‘Talking Filibuster' for Voter I.D. Bill
Some reluctant Republicans say an old-school filibuster showdown with Democrats could paralyze the Senate with no guarantee of success. But President Trump and their own colleagues are spoiling for the fight.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 21, 2026

N.J. Democrats Send Coarse but Clear Message to ICE With New Bill
New Jersey lawmakers have added some the state's trademark in-your-face attitude to a measure that would expand residents' ability to sue federal immigration officials.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 21, 2026

Will ICE Scare Some Fans Away From the World Cup?
The congresswoman representing the district where the final will be played asked the director of ICE about his plans. She was not encouraged by his response.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 20, 2026

Long Before ‘The Pitt,' There Was the Freedom House
Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh, a pioneer in emergency care, was largely forgotten. Now, members of Congress want to honor it.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 20, 2026

In Ukraine, Senators See War's Impact and Press for Stronger U.S. Support
Senate Democrats traveled to Kyiv and Odessa to show solidarity with the war-torn nation and make the case that the United States should do more, including imposing harsh sanctions on Russia.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 20, 2026

South Texas Democrats Will Steer Party's Direction, Left or Center
Like many Democratic primaries, the fight for the right to challenge a Republican House member in the Rio Grande Valley comes down to a choice, shift left or choose the party's favorite for November.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 19, 2026

Texas Congressman's Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself
The co-worker, who no longer works for Representative Tony Gonzales, shared screenshots of the text exchange with The New York Times. Mr. Gonzales accused his Republican primary challenger of being behind the revelation.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 19, 2026

How California Is Damaging Faith in Government
The slow counting of votes is a classic example of the perfect being the enemy of the good.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 19, 2026

California, You Have Got to Count Votes Faster
The slow counting of votes is a classic example of the perfect being the enemy of the good.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 19, 2026

California Needs to Count Votes Faster
The slow counting of votes is a classic example of the perfect being the enemy of the good.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 18, 2026

Texas Election Season Heats Up as Early Voting in Senate Primaries Begins
Both parties' Senate primary races are kicking into high gear.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 18, 2026

Leslie Wexner Says Epstein ‘Conned' Him, but Democrats Are Skeptical
House Republicans skipped a deposition with Leslie Wexner, the retail billionaire, and Democrats said his answers were not credible.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 18, 2026

Democrats Plan to Counter Trump's State of the Union Speech With Rally
The House Democratic leader has asked rank-and-file members to sit quietly at the speech or skip it altogether, wary of creating a distraction.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 18, 2026

An Architect of Virginia's Redistricting Will Run for a New Seat Himself
Dan Helmer, a Democratic state lawmaker, played a key role in putting redrawn congressional maps before state voters.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 18, 2026

Democrats Plan to Counter Trump's Speech to Congress With Rally
The House Democratic leader has asked rank-and-file members to sit quietly at the speech or skip it altogether, wary of creating a distraction.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 18, 2026

Tracking the Battle to Reshape Congress for the Midterms
Here is a breakdown of which states are redrawing their maps for the 2026 midterms

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 17, 2026

Police Arrest Man Who Ran Toward the Capitol With a Loaded Gun
The 18-year-old arrested was wearing a tactical vest and carrying additional rounds of ammunition, the Capitol Police said. Congress was not in session, and no one was hurt.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 17, 2026

Jesse Jackson's Death Arrives at a Crucial Moment for Black Political Power
There are more Black senators than ever before, but a major Supreme Court ruling could reduce Black representation in the House.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 17, 2026

White House Rejects Democrats' Offer for Deal to Reopen D.H.S.
With Congress in a weeklong recess, there was little sign of progress toward a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 17, 2026

House Republican Faces Backlash to Islamophobic Post Suggesting He Prefers Dogs to Muslims
Representative Randy Fine had responded to a Palestinian organizer by saying that "the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one."

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 17, 2026

Democrats and White House Trade Offers but Deal to Reopen D.H.S. Remains Elusive
With Congress in a weeklong recess, there was little sign of progress toward a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 17, 2026

Republicans Reach Deal With Democrats in N.C. Voter Rolls Case
The agreement, which still must be approved by a judge, would end a lawsuit brought by the Republican National Committee that challenged the state's handling of its voter registration list.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 17, 2026

Trump Sought Vast Budget Cuts. Congress Granted Few.
In a series of deals over the past three months, lawmakers rejected some of the president's most aggressive attempts to whittle down the government.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 17, 2026

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez amplía su influencia
La legisladora progresista asume un papel más importante dentro del Partido Demócrata, apoya a candidatos moderados y refuerza el mensaje económico.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 16, 2026

In First Month as Governor, Abigail Spanberger Kicks Up Heat From the Right
The new governor of Virginia, who ran as a centrist Democrat and a former intelligence officer, says the attacks are a sign of her success.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 16, 2026

Richard Ottinger, 97, Dies; Fought for the Environment in Congress
A New York Democrat, he spent 16 years in the House over two stretches, beginning in 1965, championing the health of the Hudson River and opposing the Vietnam War.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 16, 2026

In First Months as Governor, Abigail Spanberger Kicks Up Heat From the Right
The new governor of Virginia, who ran as a centrist Democrat and a former intelligence officer, says the attacks are a sign of her success.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 15, 2026

What to Know About the Homeland Security Shutdown
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed on Saturday amid a standoff over restrictions that Democrats have demanded for federal immigration agents. But much of its work continues.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 15, 2026

In Munich, Lawmakers Concede Scars Remain After Trump's Greenland Threat
Congress members said that President Trump's coveting of Greenland had left a mark, even as they expressed hope for a less bellicose approach to foreign relations.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 14, 2026

Ocasio-Cortez Offers a Working-Class Vision in Munich, With Some Stumbles
Speaking at Europe's largest security conference, she tied income inequality to the rise of authoritarians and offered a forceful rebuttal to President Trump's worldview. She also had some shaky moments.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 14, 2026

Pam Bondi's ‘Cage Match' and Trump's Fraying Coalition
The round table reflects on a chaotic week of incompetence and meltdowns.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 14, 2026

Bondi's Incompetence Is the Latest Insult for Epstein's Victims
The attorney general's behavior reveals a deeper rot in the American justice system.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 14, 2026

Democrats in Illinois Senate Primary Debate How to Combat Trump's ICE
An upcoming Senate primary contest in Illinois, which is likely to pick the state's next senator, has centered on Democrats' future approach to federal immigration policy.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 13, 2026

Consultants Offered Epstein Access to Top N.Y. Democrats if He Donated
Dynamic SRG repeatedly, and apparently unsuccessfully, asked the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to donate to House races, Justice Department records show.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 13, 2026

Why Are More Congress Members Retiring or Not Seeking Re-election in 2026?
For many senators and House members, the job isn't what it used to be.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 13, 2026

Congress Jets Off as D.H.S. Shuts Down
Despite a deadlock over funding for the agency, lawmakers left town and left Democratic and White House negotiators to try to work out a deal in their absence.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 13, 2026

Congress Leaves DC as DHS Shuts Down
Despite a deadlock over funding for the agency, lawmakers left town and left Democratic and White House negotiators to try to work out a deal in their absence.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 13, 2026

Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Intervene in N.Y. Redistricting Case
Lawyers for Representative Nicole Malliotakis, Republican of New York, asked the Supreme Court to block a ruling that would redraw her district lines.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 12, 2026

Partial Federal Shutdown Shrinks Congressional Presence in Munich
In a moment of frayed trans-Atlantic relations, Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly canceled the House delegation to Europe's biggest annual security summit.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 12, 2026

Senate Democrats Block Funding for D.H.S.
After a heated Senate hearing that highlighted the partisan divide over immigration enforcement, Democrats voted to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 12, 2026

In an Upset, Analilia Mejia, a Progressive, Wins a Democratic House Race
Ms. Mejia, a political organizer, beat her main opponent in the New Jersey primary, Tom Malinowski, by a narrow margin after he was battered by negative ads from a pro-Israel group.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 12, 2026

ICE Is on a Dark Path. Congress Must Act Now.
Congress must stand firm against President Trump's assault on the rule of law.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 12, 2026

Judge Temporarily Blocks Hegseth From Punishing Mark Kelly Over ‘Illegal Orders' Video
Judge Richard J. Leon found that attempts to discipline Mark Kelly for a video that warned against following illegal orders would violate the senator's First Amendment rights.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 12, 2026

DHS Shutdown Nears as Immigration Enforcement Talks Stall
Senate Democrats refused to move ahead with a spending bill needed to keep the Department of Homeland Security running because it lacked limits they have demanded on federal immigration agents.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 12, 2026

Crypto Super PAC Targets Al Green, a Texas Democrat Who Voiced Concerns
A crypto-backed super PAC plans to spend $1.5 million against Mr. Green, a member of the House Financial Services Committee who has expressed concerns about cryptocurrency.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 12, 2026

House Passes Strict Voter ID Bill, Amplifying Trump's Claims of Fraud
The measure had no path forward in the Senate, where Democrats are all but certain to block it and Republicans have said they will not try to skirt filibuster rules to ram it through.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 12, 2026

Senate Questions Health Care Firm for Profiting Off Program Meant for Poor
The program was meant to help hospitals provide for poor patients by offering drug savings. But critics say a Texas company has turned it into a big business, driving up costs for patients and insurers.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 12, 2026

Why Pennsylvania's Two Most Powerful Democrats Don't Speak
Senator John Fetterman and Gov. Josh Shapiro do not get along. The bad blood goes back years.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 11, 2026

House Votes to Cancel Trump's Canada Tariffs
Six Republicans joined nearly all Democrats to end the national emergency President Donald Trump had declared to impose tariffs on imports from Canada.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 11, 2026

‘Hot Girls for Zohran' Co-Founder Floated Conspiracy Theories About Israel
Kaif Gilani was fired from Brad Lander's House campaign after his social media history, which included praise for Hamas and virulent attacks on the police, emerged.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 11, 2026

Democratic Hopefuls in Michigan's Senate Race Jostle for Union Support
Can Democrats win back working-class voters? These candidates are trying.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 11, 2026

Democrats Push for Transparency on Venezuelan Oil Money Controlled by U.S.
Lawmakers say the Trump administration's secrecy around the funds parked in an overseas bank could lead to corruption, and that the arrangement skirts congressional oversight and the law.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 11, 2026

House Is Set to Vote on Canceling Trump's Canada Tariffs
Republican leaders have blocked challenges to President Trump's trade war for a year, but dissent in their own ranks will force a vote.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 11, 2026

Lawmakers Question Bondi Over Justice Dept. Under Her Watch
Her appearance comes as the department is under scrutiny over its handling of the Epstein files, its approach toward the shootings in Minneapolis and its move to prosecute six Democratic lawmakers.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 11, 2026

Prosecutors Fail to Bring Charges Against Democrats Involved in Illegal Orders Video
The rejection was a remarkable rebuke, suggesting that ordinary citizens did not believe that the lawmakers had committed any crimes.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 11, 2026

Bondi Expected to Face Scrutiny Over Release of Epstein Files
At a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi could face bipartisan skepticism over her handling of the documents.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 11, 2026

Fired Former Trump Prosecutor to Run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat
J.P. Cooney, a former top deputy to the special counsel Jack Smith, who led two prosecutions of President Trump, plans to seek election to a newly drawn district in Northern and Central Virginia.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 11, 2026

After Trump's Cuts, Some Former Federal Workers Are Now Seeking Office
A collection of former civil servants are waging first-time campaigns this year. Some said that President Trump's attacks on the work force motivated them to run.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 10, 2026

House Defeats Republican Bid to Block Votes on Trump's Tariffs
Three Republicans joined Democrats in rejecting a bid by G.O.P. leaders to continue skirting a law that requires the House to vote promptly on measures challenging President Trump's tariffs.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 10, 2026

Immigration Officials Refuse to Discuss Minnesota Shootings
During a House congressional hearing, top immigration officials repeatedly declined to answer questions about the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota by federal agents.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 10, 2026

House Republicans Again Seek to Stop Time to Avoid Vote on Trump's Tariffs
For the third time this Congress, G.O.P. leaders are seeking to effectively nullify a law that requires a quick House vote on a measure demanding an end to President Trump's tariffs.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 10, 2026

Epstein Used Cash to Wield His Influence at Columbia and N.Y.U.
Federal records show that Jeffrey Epstein used donations and connections as he sought to gain college admission for young women in his orbit.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 10, 2026

Epstein's Cash and Influence Helped Women Attend Columbia and N.Y.U.
Federal records show that Jeffrey Epstein used donations and connections as he sought to gain college admission for young women in his orbit.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 10, 2026

Susan Collins Runs for Re-election in Must-Win Senate Seat for Democrats
The Maine Republican is one of her party's most vulnerable senators, but she has held off Democratic challenges before.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 10, 2026

Susan Collins Runs for Re-election, in One of 2026's Top Senate Fights
The Maine Republican is one of her party's most vulnerable senators, and her seat is crucial to Democratic hopes of retaking control of the chamber.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 10, 2026

Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions, and Texas Republicans Increase Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
Plus, Olympic medals are falling apart — again.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 09, 2026

Trump Administration Abandons Steve Bannon Conviction
The longtime Trump ally served four months in prison on contempt of Congress charges for refusing to testify to the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 09, 2026

In the New Jersey Primary, ‘Abolish ICE' Looks Like a Winning Message
Trump has thrust us into a new political world, and Democratic voters want leaders who can adapt.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 09, 2026

Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions About Epstein Crimes in House Deposition
Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime companion of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, invoked her right against self-incrimination in an Oversight Committee deposition.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 09, 2026

How Democrats Are Trying to Rein in ICE
Michael Gold, a reporter for The New York Times, describes the fight in Congress over funding the Department of Homeland Security, as Democrats push for restrictions on federal immigration agents.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 09, 2026

Good Times for Goodwill as Shoppers Hunt for Bargains
Revenues have increased for Goodwill NYNJ, which operates four stores in the five boroughs.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 09, 2026

Jerrold Nadler Has Picked a Successor. Will That Matter to Voters?
The retiring congressman hopes his endorsement will carry Assemblyman Micah Lasher past a crowded primary field, including a Kennedy.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 08, 2026

Talks on Immigration Enforcement Still Stuck as DHS Funding Deadline Nears
Democrats' demands include that immigration officers be required to show visible identification and have judicial warrants when they enter private property to make arrests.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 08, 2026

The Troubled State of the Senate Has Members Eyeing Governorships
A record number of senators running for governor reflects deep frustrations with the upper chamber.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 07, 2026

Pelosi to Endorse Jack Schlossberg, Again Backing a Kennedy for Congress
The former speaker, a prodigious fund-raiser and shrewd campaign strategist, seldom intervenes in primaries but has made an exception for a Kennedy before.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 07, 2026

The Real Threat Isn't Trump. It's the MAGA Apparatus.
The round table convenes to debate whether we need to worry about the midterms being free and fair.

Politics - U.S. House
Feb 07, 2026

How Hard Is It to Rig an American Election, Really?
The round table convenes to debate whether we need to worry about the midterms being free and fair.

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