World Dec 19 Trump's blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality Some experts say seizing sanctioned oil tied to leader Nicolás Maduro could provoke a military response from Venezuela, engaging American forces in a new level of conflict that goes beyond their attacks on alleged drug boats.
Politics Dec 17 Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies The stunning move comes after House Republican leaders pushed ahead with a health care bill that does not address the soaring monthly premiums that millions of people will soon endure as specific tax credits through the Affordable Care Act expire…
Politics Dec 08 Swing district Republicans brace for political fallout if health care subsidies expire For a critical sliver of the Republican majority, the impending expiration of what are called enhanced premium tax credits after Dec. 31 is a pressing concern as they potentially face headwinds in a 2026 midterm election.
Politics Nov 30 Lawmakers voice bipartisan support for congressional reviews of Trump's boat strikes Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, citing a published report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order for…
Politics Nov 20 House votes to repeal new law that allows senators to sue government over phone record seizures The House has voted to repeal part of a new law that lets senators sue the federal government for millions of dollars if their personal or office data is accessed without their knowledge.
Politics Nov 17 WATCH: House meets as Trump flips stance on Epstein files vote President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.
Politics Nov 13 The shutdown is over, with no winners and much frustration. How did we get here? Democrats didn't get the health insurance provisions they demanded added to the spending deal. And Republicans, who control the levers of power in Washington, didn't escape blame.
Politics Nov 13 Trump signs government funding bill, ending record 43-day shutdown WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at…
Politics Nov 12 WATCH: House passes bill to end federal shutdown Democrats didn't get the heath insurance provisions they demanded added to the spending deal. And Republicans, who control the levers of power in Washington, didn't escape blame, according to polls and some state and local elections that went poorly for…
Politics Nov 09 WATCH: Senate meets for weekend session and takes first step toward ending shutdown The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them…