Congress

Democratic Representative Summer Lee of Pennsylvania has reintroduced the "Reparations Now" resolution, proposing a $14 trillion federal expenditure to provide reparations to Black Americans.

President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated Dr. Carla D. Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, continuing his administration’s removal of federal officials linked to progressive policies. The dismissal was delivered Thursday evening via a brief two-sentence email from the White House Presidential Personnel Office, effective immediately.

David H. Souter, former Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, died on May 8, 2025, at his home in New Hampshire.

Representative Shri Thanedar (D-MI) introduced seven articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Monday, accusing him of "high crimes and misdemeanors.

Republican lawmakers are advancing a $150 billion defense package that allocates $27 billion to President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system.

A medical emergency temporarily disrupted the swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's nominee.

The Trump White House is preparing to send Congress a formal rescission package slashing $9.3 billion in previously approved federal spending.

Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN), the only Ukrainian-born member of Congress, defied party advisors last weekend and attended multiple town halls despite organized protests over her vocal support for President Donald Trump and controversial views on the war in Ukraine. Instead of backing down, Spartz faced tough questions from constituents, many frustrated by her changing stance on U.S. support for her native country.

Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have introduced a bill that requires Congress to approve new tariffs.

Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva, has officially announced her candidacy for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District.