TIME logo
Connect Wallet
Wallet Settings
Disconnect Wallet
MetaMask
WalletConnect
Sign In
My Account
Manage Account
Digital Magazines
Subscriber Benefits
Help Center
Sign Out
SUBSCRIBE FOR 99¢
Subscribe
Spotlight Story
The Supreme Court Begins a New Term
Close
My Account
Manage Account
Digital Magazines
Subscriber Benefits
Help Center
Sign Out
Sign In
Sections
Home
U.S.
Politics
World
Health
Climate
Personal Finance by NextAdvisor
Future of Work by Charter
Business
Tech
Entertainment
Ideas
Science
History
Sports
Magazine
TIME 2030
TIME Studios
Video
TIME100 Talks
TIMEPieces
The TIME Vault
TIME for Health
TIME for Kids
TIME Edge
Red Border: Branded Content by TIME
Join Us
Newsletters
Subscribe
Subscriber Benefits
Give a Gift
Shop the TIME Store
Connect Wallet
Customer Care
US & Canada
Global Help Center
Reach Out
Careers
Press Room
Contact the Editors
Media Kit
Reprints and Permissions
More
Privacy Policy
Your California Privacy Rights
Terms of Use
Site Map
Connect with Us
Congress
Republicans Plan to Investigate Hunter Biden
By Eric Cortellessa
WH Seeks $35Million Ukraine Nuke Incident Aid
By W.J. Hennigan
Sinema Embraces Role as GOP's Favorite Dem
By Philip Elliott
Can the Jan. 6 Committee Stick the Landing?
By Philip Elliott
More in
Congress
Republicans Reveal Immigration Agenda Ahead of Midterms
Republicans continue to view tough messaging on immigration as a key strategy to unite their party and win over voters.
By Jasmine Aguilera
September 23, 2022
Why Ukraine Could Matter in Ohio Senate Race
Support for Ukraine is likely to be a pivotal issue for much of Ohio's large Ukrainian community, especially as Russia escalates the conflict.
By Eric Cortellessa
September 22, 2022
DOJ Undercounted Nearly 1,000 Deaths in U.S. Prisons
"You have utterly failed," said Sen. Ron Johnson. "I mean, literally, you've utterly failed."
By Jasmine Aguilera
September 20, 2022
House Moves to Tweak Law, Avoid Jan. 6 Repeat
The race is on for Congress to amend the statute that Trump and his acolytes cited in their scheme to overthrow an election.
By Eric Cortellessa
September 20, 2022
Why DeSantis's Migrant Relocations Are a Trap
So far, Democrats are approaching the stunt of relocating migrants in Martha’s Vineyard with the awareness that it is, in fact, a stunt.
By Philip Elliott
September 20, 2022
The Polls May Be Creating a Blue Mirage
The numbers are trending in their favor, but Democrats recall pollsters having trouble accurately polling Trump supporters in past cycles.
By Philip Elliott
September 19, 2022
Vote on Big Tech Bill Unlikely Before Election
Multiple sources tell TIME Sen. Chuck Schumer is unlikely to bring the bill known as AICO for a floor vote before the midterm elections.
By Eric Cortellessa
September 15, 2022
Senators Delay Vote to Protect Same-Sex Marriage
Senators delayed a vote on a bill to protect same-sex marriage after struggling to get the necessary 10 Republicans on board.
By Madeleine Carlisle and Jasmine Aguilera
September 15, 2022
Senate Holds Hearing on Social Media and Homeland Security
A Senate committee convened social media executives to address how disinformation and extremist ideologies put the U.S. at risk.
By Jasmine Aguilera
September 14, 2022
Mary Peltola Plans to Beat Sarah Palin Again
Alaska's newest congresswoman was friends with her predecessor, Republican Don Young. “No one will ever be able to fill his shoes.”
By Eric Cortellessa
September 14, 2022
Lindsey Graham Proposes National 15-Week Abortion Ban
It's the biggest step by Republicans to restrict abortion on a federal level since Roe v. Wade fell.
By Abigail Abrams
September 13, 2022
New Hampshire Is Latest Test for National GOP
Don Bolduc is an advocate of Donald Trump’s Big Lie. Gov. Chris Sununu is among those hoping he doesn't win Tuesday's New Hampshire primary.
By Philip Elliott
September 12, 2022
What’s Next for the Jan. 6 Committee
While the House committee investigating Jan. 6 had originally signaled it would hold final hearings in September, they may now bleed into October and could include significant revelations.
By Eric Cortellessa
September 9, 2022
How the Republican Party Has Evolved on Same-Sex Marriage
The vote on a bill to protect same-sex marriage—which needs 10 Republican votes to pass—marks a pivotal moment for the GOP.
By Madeleine Carlisle
September 8, 2022
GOP Hopes for Lawsuit Over Biden Student Debt
Conservative legal groups are exploring who would have legal standing to sue. House Republicans could try to sue if they win back the chamber.
By Brian Bennett
August 29, 2022
Why an Alaska Native Joining Congress Matters
It's a distinction that matters more than many realize. Peltola is currently leading Sarah Palin in a special election for Don Young's seat.
By Philip Elliott
August 26, 2022
Masters Bets on Immigration Outcry in Arizona
Few Republican candidates are pushing immigration as hard as Blake Masters is ahead of November.
By Eric Cortellessa
August 26, 2022
What Pat Ryan's Win Means for the Midterms
Democrats have less reason to think that November will be the bloodbath many expected, after Pat Ryan's win in a special election that turned on abortion.
By Philip Elliott
August 24, 2022
Democrats May Hold on to the Senate After All
Democrats may have turned around their sinking Senate hopes, thanks to first-time GOP candidates like J.D. Vance, Herschel Walker, and Mehmet Oz.
By Philip Elliott
August 23, 2022
Democrats Face Identity Crisis in NY Primary
In several tangled races, Democrats are working out how much identity should influence who they pick to represent them.
By Philip Elliott
August 22, 2022
The GOP Just Disappeared Liz Cheney
Liz Cheney lost by a stunning 37 points after daring to hold Trump accountable for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
By Philip Elliott
August 17, 2022
Liz Cheney Loses Wyoming GOP Primary
Cheney’s national profile rose during the Jan. 6 committee's hearings, while alienating her from the GOP's Trump-loving base.
By Eric Cortellessa
August 16, 2022
Will Sarah Palin Find Political Redemption?
Fourteen years ago to the month, John McCain announced he was picking Palin, the Alaska governor, as his running mate.
By Philip Elliott
August 16, 2022
House Republicans' No Good, Very Bad Day
House Republican opposition lacked the urgency of previous battles, as Democrats sent a historic climate and tax bill to President Biden Friday.
By Eric Cortellessa
August 12, 2022
Can Mandela Barnes Unseat Sen. Ron Johnson?
Barnes, perhaps Democrats' best recruit this cycle, enjoys stronger support within his party than Johnson does with his fellow Republicans.
By Philip Elliott
August 9, 2022
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act
The landmark climate, health care and tax package is expected to reach President Biden's desk after the House passes it on Friday.
By Solcyre Burga
August 8, 2022
What a Massive Voter Survey Tells Democrats About What They’re Doing Wrong
A survey shared exclusively with TIME details how Democrats can catch up to Republicans on the issue of the economy.
By Philip Elliott
August 8, 2022
Why Schumer Is Stalling an Anti-Big-Tech Bill
The bill, which Amazon, Meta and Google oppose, appears to have the support of enough Senators for it to pass.
By Eric Cortellessa
August 4, 2022
Remembering Jackie Walorski, a Quiet Force
The Indiana Republican, who died with two aides in a car accident, was both a reliable ally to Kevin McCarthy and deeply respected by Democrats.
By Philip Elliott
August 4, 2022
In Defense of the Poorly Named August Recess
Many mock the period members of Congress return to their districts as a vacation. It's not.
By Philip Elliott
August 1, 2022
Susan Collins is Susan-Collins-ing Again
The Maine Republican claims Democrats' infrastructure and climate deal could kill efforts to protect same-sex marriage.
By Philip Elliott
July 29, 2022
Joe Manchin May Have Saved the Climate Fight
The bill would the most significant U.S. climate law of all time, and could set the world on the path to reining in climate change
By Justin Worland
July 28, 2022
Did Schumer Dupe Republicans Or Outsmart Them
Republicans claim they were deceived, after Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced a surprise deal on a climate and tax bill.
By Eric Cortellessa
July 28, 2022
A National Security Briefing Helped Pass the Chips Bill
The bill's ultimate success came about after a pivotal closed-door national security briefing in mid-July and crucial interventions with Republicans by former top Trump officials.
By Nik Popli
July 28, 2022
Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger on Where the Jan. 6 Committee Goes Next
When Adam Kinzinger came to Congress in 2011, the 32-year-old Air Force vet was considered a rising star in the GOP. Today he's persona non grata within his own party. The Illinois lawmaker, among the...
By Eric Cortellessa
July 25, 2022
Mike Pence’s Secret Service Agents Thought They Might Not Survive Jan. 6
The testimony aired Thursday evening of the agents’ state of mind, laid bare the very real risk the Vice President faced.
By Philip Elliott
July 22, 2022
Trump Refused Multiple Requests to Call Off Mob, Jan. 6 Panel Details
Trump's refused multiple requests from his allies to call off the mob at the Capitol.
By Eric Cortellessa
July 21, 2022
Welcome to the New Era of Political Memoir, Where Leaving Readers Uneasy Is the Point
Lis Smith and Tim Miller, two former campaign operatives, have just published transparently scandalous memoirs.
By Philip Elliott
July 20, 2022
How Bennie Thompson and Liz Cheney Turned the Jan. 6 Hearings Into Must-See TV
Thompson and Cheney plan to tie a bow around the narrative they have been piecing together over the last six weeks.
By Eric Cortellessa
July 20, 2022
Why Joe Manchin Does Not Care if His Party Hates Him
He values his constituents’ contempt of Washington far more than he fears his colleagues’ contempt of him.
By Philip Elliott
July 19, 2022
What to Know About Stephen Bannon's Contempt of Congress Conviction
Bannon is one of the most prominent Trump allies who refused to cooperate with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
By Brian Bennett
July 18, 2022
Why Republicans Don't Want Trump to Announce a 2024 Run Soon (or Ever)
If Trump announces soon, GOP candidates will be forced to respond, and risk alienating their base, independents, or both.
By Philip Elliott
July 15, 2022
Trump's White House Treated Him Like a Child. Congress Won’t.
Ahead of Jan. 6, Trump wasn't manipulated by Svengali advisers. He was working with those saying what he wanted to hear.
By Philip Elliott
July 14, 2022
Jan. 6 Hearing: Trump Drafted Tweet Urging March to Capitol
Trump and his allies encouraged his supporters to march to the Capitol, the Jan. 6 committee said.
By Eric Cortellessa and Vera Bergengruen
July 12, 2022
Lawmaker Helping Lead Jan. 6 Hearing First Fled Vietnam, Then Capitol Rioters
Murphy is set to lead the next Jan. 6 hearing. She tells TIME how her career, and in some ways her whole life, has led her here.
By Eric Cortellessa
July 11, 2022
The Jan. 6 Committee Has Succeeded Far Beyond What Anyone Imagined
What the committee has produced so far may be damning enough to stop Trump from running again.
By Philip Elliott
July 8, 2022
Load More Articles
More from
TIME
More From TIME
