Senators

The resignation of U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz from Florida’s 1st Congressional District was formally recorded Friday in the U.S. House of Representatives. This development came as U.S. Representative Mike Johnson was elected House Speaker. Gaetz’s resignation concludes his tenure in the 118th Congress and the 119th Congress following a tumultuous series of events.

Vice President Kamala Harris botched the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the 119th Congress.

President Joe Biden signed a bill officially making the bald eagle the U.S. national bird.

President Joe Biden vetoed a bill that would have added 66 new judges to federal courts. The bill previously received bipartisan support.

NCAA President Charlie Baker faced sharp criticism on Tuesday for placing the burden of safety on female athletes uncomfortable sharing locker rooms with transgender athletes.

U.S. senators are calling out the federal Bureau of Prisons for what they describe as discrimination against Christians and faith-based programs. In a rare...

Arizona GOP Senator Anthony Kern is recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident while visiting friends and family in South Dakota, according to Kim Quintero, communications director for the Arizona Senate Republicans.

Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is seeking to increase the size of child tax credit by 150%, raising it from $2,000 to $5,000.

President Joe Biden is preparing to veto a bill that would authorize 63 new permanent district judgeships over the next decade, 22 of which President-elect Donald Trump could fill during his upcoming term.

Senate Democrats Brian Schatz (HI), Dick Durbin (IL), and Peter Welch (VT) introduced a bill to abolish the Electoral College.