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Mace Takes to House Floor With Charges of Rape and Sexual Predation

The South Carolina Republican used her floor privileges to lodge shocking accusations against her former fiancé and three other men.

Hochul Halts Bill Aimed at Weakening Republican Control of House

Lawmakers were ready to pass a bill to delay a special election in New York State, but Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is in discussions...

Senate Advances Gabbard, Signaling Quick Confirmation

The test vote indicated that despite early reservations even among some Republicans, the former Democratic congresswoman had the necessary support to be confirmed in...

Democrats Hint at Government Shutdown to Stop Trump’s Axing at Federal Agencies

Two Democratic senators from New Jersey, Cory Booker and Andy Kim, said Democrats should not vote for a spending package that would affirm President...

Trump Plans to Send $8 Billion in Arms to Israel, Bypassing Some Lawmakers

President Biden announced the arms sales at the end of his administration, and President Trump is pushing it soon after his meeting with Prime...

As Trump and Musk Upend Washington, Congressional Phones Can’t Keep Up

In the three weeks since President Trump took office and gave Elon Musk free rein inside the federal government, millions of calls have poured...

The Senate G.O.P. unveils its own budget plan, teeing up a fight with the House.

House Republicans have been toiling unsuccessfully to reach agreement on a fiscal blueprint. Their Senate colleagues are leapfrogging ahead.

White House Forces Showdown Over Congress’s Power of the Purse

The confirmation of Russell T. Vought to lead the powerful White House budget office is likely to escalate the funding fights roiling Washington and...

Senate Democrats Demand Clarity About Musk’s Efforts at Education Dept.

In a letter released on Thursday, a coalition of 15 Democrats asked the department to explain what data associates of Elon Musk’s had scraped...

Federal Election Commission Chair Says Trump Has Moved to Fire Her

Ellen L. Weintraub, who has served as a commissioner for the nation’s top elections watchdog since 2002, said she did not recognize a letter...

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