Congress

Why the Freedom Caucus Took the House Hostage

By Philip Elliott

Senate Passes Debt Deal to Avoid Default

By Nik Popli

Senate Races To Pass Debt Deal

By Nik Popli

In Arizona, Everyone Is Waiting on Kari Lake

By Eric Cortellessa
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The First Congressman to Come Out as Gay

Rep. Gerry Studds came out 40 years ago with a speech on the House floor. Rep. Barney Frank said it affected his own coming out.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Chaos and Cliffhangers in McCarthy-Led House

This chaotic week in Washington could become more routine, as a weak House Speaker tries to hold on to his job while managing a raucous caucus.

By Philip Elliott

Republicans Tout Progress on Debt Ceiling Negotiations With Time Running Out

McCarthy warned that a potential agreement would require a level of compromise likely to disappoint both parties.

By Nik Popli

Hillary Clinton: Dianne Feinstein Shouldn't Retire

In an interview with TIME at the Chicago Humanities Festival, Clinton said Feinstein shouldn't retire because of the "tradeoff" on confirming judges.

By Charlotte Alter

Democrats Fear Biden Caving Over Debt Limit

Anxiety is growing in some Democratic circles that Biden is falling into his old placating ways.

By Brian Bennett and Nik Popli

No Debt-Limit Deal As Deadline For Default Looms

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden called the discussion "productive," but key sticking points remain

By Nik Popli

Comer Links Biden Inquiry to Trump Polling

“It’s amazing to me that the Chairman of the Oversight Committee openly measures the progress of his work by Donald Trump’s poll numbers,” Rep. Jamie Raskin said.

By Brian Bennett

Why Dianne Feinstein Shouldn't Quit

Liberals calling for the ailing Dianne Feinstein to quit haven't considered what that would mean for one possible, albeit unlikely, scenario: a vacancy on the Supreme Court.

By Philip Elliott

What to Know About the History of the Debt Ceiling

But while a default would be unprecedented, this isn't the first time Washington has been down this road.

By Nik Popli and Olivia B. Waxman

Congress Grills DeJoy on Surge in Mail Theft

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy generally received a warmer welcome from Democrats than he had in the past, as he answered lawmakers questions about a surge in mail-related crimes.

By Eric Cortellessa

Here's Who Is Running Against George Santos

As the New York Republican's political career appears to be going up in flames, challengers are circling like moths.

By Mini Racker

McCarthy Says Debt Limit Talks ‘Far Apart’ But Deal 'Possible'

Both sides remain sharply divided over the GOP plan to cut spending by imposing tougher work requirements for federal aid programs.

By Nik Popli

What Happens If a Debt Ceiling Agreement Isn't Reached

President Biden and top congressional lawmakers will meet early this week to discuss the default

By Solcyré Burga

Comer's Biden Allegations Fall Short

House Oversight chair alleges Biden family members benefited from foreign payments, but shows no ties to the president.

By Mini Racker and Brian Bennett

What to Know About the George Santos Charges

Federal prosecutors have charged Rep. George Santos on more than a dozen counts. Here's what could happen next.

By Nik Popli

No Progress on Debt Ceiling After White House Meeting

“Everybody in this meeting reiterated the positions they were at. I didn’t see any new movement."

By Nik Popli
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