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President Donald Trump honored and applauded a young cancer survivor during his recent joint address to Congress despite his numerous attempts to cut funding for healthcare, including pediatric cancer research.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is being questioned along with other Democratic mayors for Boston's sanctuary policies for allegedly thwarting Trump's deportation efforts.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson testified before Congress about his city's sanctuary policies, rejecting the claim that the laws protects violent criminals.

Al Green's removal has led social media users to call it a "double standard" after past Republican hecklers of Democratic presidents were allowed to stay.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams, along with other sanctuary city mayors, will testify in front of a Congressional committee on Wednesday

President Donald Trump was mocked online for what users saw as hypocrisy as they pointed out Elon Musk's large amount of governmental power despite not being elected

Fox News Chief Political Analyst Brit Hume defined the speech as the "most partisan" he has seen in "about 50 years" of career

President Donald Trump made what seemed to be a joke to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but many interpreted it otherwise

Most people who watched President Donald Trump's speech agreed with the message. The large majority of them were Republicans, CBS News detailed

Two Republican committee chairs have invited IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler to the president's congressional address.

President Trump is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. With Congress divided, Democrats plan to showcase their discontent.

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace said she "teared up" while previewing Trump's speech to Congress, calling it an emotional and powerful address.

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) put Republicans on the spot with the Drain the Swamp Act, aimed at banning White House officials from accepting gifts from lobbyists.

"The pro-illegal alien mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver, and NYC have implemented reckless, illegal policies that shield criminal aliens from immigration enforcement & endanger public safety;" said Rep. James Comer ahead of the event

National Latino leaders gathered outside Capitol Hill Wednesday to map out their frustrations and next steps amid Trump's controversial policies.

As Musk's DOGE continues its efforts to slash government spending, some Republican lawmakers are privately and publicly raising concerns about its effects.

House Republicans around the country have faced angry constituents in tense town hall meetings, but remain steadfast in their support for Elon Musk's DOGE.

Republicans are expected to vote on whether to slash Medicaid as their spending cuts continue. Support for the measure could particularly affect some GOP lawmakers.

A recent Cato Institute study found that immigrants claimed 54 percent less in benefits from the federal government than native-born citizens.

President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) for a potential run for governor of Florida.

McConnell announced his decision to not seek re-election in 2026, leaving room for GOP figures to launch campaigns to replace him.

McConnell announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, ending his four-decade Senate career. He joins two other Senators who have announced their retirement.

A new poll revealed a contrast in approval ratings of Congress, with Republicans reaching a record high and Democrats plummeting to their lowest level yet.

A newly introduced bill in Missouri would create a state registry of pregnant women deemed "at risk" of seeking an abortion.

As Democrats continue grappling with their loss on the November elections, Spencer Critchley details what he describes as the party's most pressing issue in an interview with The Latin Times

Minn. Sen. Tina Smith announced Thursday she will not seek re-election in 2026

Pardoned Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio is considering a congressional run and wants to return to the U.S. Capitol, where he was accused of planning the insurrection.

The judge also determined that the funds that must be restored include those appropriated under the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Improvement and Jobs Act

Louisiana Senator John Kennedy, a Republican, has advocated for the addition of a work requirement to Medicaid, which would force able-bodied adults to work or volunteer in order to receive coverage.

GOP Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to deport migrants without criminal records in a new letter.