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Anthony D’Esposito Had an Affair. Then He Put His Lover on the Payroll.

Representative Anthony D’Esposito, a New York Republican, gave part-time jobs to both his lover and his fiancée’s daughter, in possible violation of House ethics...

JD Vance Turns to Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer to Help With Debate Prep

Donald J. Trump’s running mate invited Representative Tom Emmer to stand in for his fellow Minnesotan, Gov. Tim Walz, ahead of the vice-presidential debate...

Congress Unveils Short-Term Spending Deal

Speaker Mike Johnson dropped his demands for proof-of-citizenship voting requirements to strike a deal that includes more money for the Secret Service and funds...

A Changed Montana May Decide Control of the U.S. Senate

Republicans are trying to seize control of the U.S. Senate by ousting Jon Tester, the last Democrat holding statewide office in a state that...

Daniel J. Evans, Stalwart of Washington State Politics, Dies at 98

A moderate Republican, he championed education, civil rights and environmental causes as a three-term governor and as a U.S. senator.

After Trump Assassination Attempts, Congress Debates Secret Service Funding

Virtually everyone on Capitol Hill agrees that the Secret Service needs to do a better job. But Democrats and Republicans are at odds over...

Kamala Harris Outspends Donald Trump by Tens of Millions Online

The week of their debate, Kamala Harris outspent Donald Trump by 20 to 1 on Facebook and Instagram. It was just one sign of...

House Defeats Johnson’s Spending Plan With Shutdown Looming

Both Republicans and Democrats opposed the stopgap funding bill, which was tied to new rules requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.

New Jersey 10th Congressional District Special Election Results 2024: McIver vs. Bucco

Get live results and maps from the 2024 New Jersey special election.

With Trump Sentencing Delayed, It’s an Ordinary Wednesday

In Justice Juan Merchan’s Manhattan courtroom, the wheels of justice keep turning on the day that the former president was to have been sentenced.

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