Politics May 31

The hard-fought deal pleased few, but lawmakers assessed it was better than the alternative — a devastating economic upheaval if Congress failed to act.

Politics May 31

Republicans in Congress are locked in an escalating fight with the director of the FBI.

Politics May 31

The debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote.

Politics May 19

Top Republican negotiators for McCarthy said after the evening session that they were uncertain on next steps. But the White House publicly expressed optimism that a resolution could be reached if parties negotiated in “good faith.”…

Politics May 18

The three men who described themselves as whistleblowers alleged overreach and retaliation by the FBI in front of a House panel on what Republicans assert is the "weaponization" of government against conservatives.

Politics May 10

The White House dismissed the whole investigation as “yet another political stunt."…

Politics May 09

U.S. Rep. George Santos, who faced outrage and mockery over a litany of fabrications about his heritage, education and professional pedigree, has been charged with federal criminal offenses, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

Politics May 01

Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland has announced that he will not seek reelection at the end of his third term in 2024. His decision, outlined in a statement Monday, triggers what is likely to be a highly competitive primary…

Politics Apr 30

While Biden spent the majority of his speech focused on the issue of press freedom, he also jabbed at some of his most vocal political critics.

Politics Apr 29

The White House Correspondents' Association dinner — known for its fun albeit ferocious jabs at Washington — took a more solemn tone this year as what many see as the brazen attack on press freedom across the globe was on…