Congress
Who Is Jimmy Patronis? Everything We Know About Matt Gaetz's Proposed Congress Replacement
Patronis has served as Florida's Chief Financial Officer since 2017 and cannot run for another term due to term-limit restrictions
Vulnerable Programs for Musk and Ramaswamy's 'Chainsaw' Commission on Federal Spending
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will soon become the co-chairs for the Department of Government Efficiency, promising to slash budgets of everyday programs.
The Gender Paradox in U.S. Politics: Women Are Advancing in State Legislatures but Stall Elsewhere
For the first time since 2016, women did not see net gains in congressional representation. But at the state level, female lawmakers set a record high.
Philadelphia City Council Prepares to Protect LGBTQ Residents With New Resolution Ahead of Trump Term
Philadelphia will become the latest city to assess how to prepare and protect their vulnerable residents ahead of the new Trump administration
Ruben Gallego Reveals How Democrats Can Win Back Latino Vote From GOP After Winning Arizona Senate Race
The 2024 general election saw a historic shift of Latino voters to the right. As Democrats look forward to the 2026 midterms, Gallego offers some advice.
Senator John Fetterman Mocks Matt Gaetz for Withdrawing Nomination: 'Holy S--t! I Didn't See That Coming'
Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) reacted with characteristic bluntness to the withdrawal of former Representative Matt Gaetz from consideration for U.S. Attorney General.
Ginger Gaetz Hints Husband Not Coming Back to Congress After Withdrawing From AG Nomination
Ginger Gaetz revealed her husband may not be returning to Congress in a subtle social media post.
Transgender House Member Says She's 'Not Here to Fight About Bathrooms', Will Follow Speaker Johnson's Rules
McBride also went on to say that the discussion around the usage of bathrooms in Congress is an "effort to distract from real issues facing this country"
Anti-Trans Republican Doubles Down, Files Bill to Force Trans People to Use Bathroom 'Corresponding to Biological Sex' in All Federal Properties
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has escalated her campaign against transgender rights with a bill to mandate bathroom use on all federal properties.
Two Weeks Post-Elections, Some High-Profile Candidates in Congressional Races Refuse to Concede Their Races
From Arizona to Pennsylvania, key congressional races are not over yet, as some candidates question election integrity or say their contest is too close to call
Republican Lawmaker Responds to Historic Election of Trans Congress Member by Introducing Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill
A Republican lawmaker introduced a bill to ban transgender women from using the Capitol's female restrooms as a transgender lawmaker is set to take office.
Matt Gaetz's Dad Claims He Wasn't Seeking AG Job Before Trump Offered It to Him
The father of Matt Gaetz has claimed that his son was not seeking the position of attorney general before Donald Trump reportedly called and offered it to him.
How Recess Appointments Could Clear the Way for Trump's Cabinet Picks to Take Office
Trump is moving quickly to fill his Cabinet positions, but as he picks polarizing names, he simultaneously pushes for unilateral recess appointments.
Who Are The Republican Senators Who Could Block Some Of Trump's Most Controversial Appointments
Six GOP Senators will prove decisive on whether Trump's nominations breeze through or not.
Democrat Introduces Resolution to Ensure Trump Knows He Can't Run for Third Term After 'Joke' About 'Figuring Something Out'
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) is aiming to introduce a House resolution that would reiterate President-elect Donald Trump's inability to run for a third term.
All the Times Incoming Republican Senate Leader John Thune Criticized Trump in Public
Incoming Senate majority leader John Thune has been incredibly critical of President-elect Donald Trump in the past. As the discourse around incoming Senate leadership commenced, past comments and concerns raised by Thune regarding Trump have begun to resurface, causing the senator to face renewed scrutiny regarding his commitment to the Trump administration.
Trump Will Step In to Stop TikTok Ban: Report
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to intervene to prevent a potential U.S. ban on popular video-sharing app, TikTok.
Dems Flip Red Louisiana District That Hasn't Elected a Full-Term Democrat In 50 Years
The Democratic Party was able to win the seat for the representative of Louisiana's 6th congressional district for the second time in 50 years.
Disgraced Republican Who Voted to Repeal Obamacare Now Needs Money For Medical Expenses After Polo Accident
Friends and loved ones of a former U.S. Representative who voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act are now raising funds to pay for his medical bills after he fell off of a horse during a polo tournament.
Republicans Won Big on Election Day, Continuing to Promise Mass Deportation Operations Come 2025
From the White House to Congress and the Supreme Court, here is a look at how the sun is rising on a new MAGA era in America.
After Losing The Election, Kamala Harris Will Have To Certify Donald Trump's Victory on Jan. 6
Trump's victory will be made official on Jan. 6 by Harris, the Senate's President, on the fourth anniversary of the Capitol insurrection he inspired.
Florida's First Ever Puerto Rican Congressman has Been Re Elected for a Fifth Term
Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto secured a win over Republican Thomas Chalifoux with 55.05% of the vote
Democratic Texas Lawmaker to Become First Openly LGBTQ Member of Congress to Represent Southern State
Julie Johnson was elected to represent Texas' 32nd congressional district on Tuesday, making her the first openly LGBTQ+ representative of a southern state, as well as the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent the Lone Star State in Congress.
Democratic Lawmaker Becomes First Openly Trans Member of Congress
Sarah McBride, a state senator from Delaware, defeated Republican John Whalen III to win the state's only open House seat.
With Several Races Going Down to the Wire, House Control Could be in Limbo for Weeks
Democrats need to win five more seats than they did in 2022 to regain their majority from their Republican counterparts
A Look At The New Wave of Latino Candidates Aiming to Bridge The Representation Gap After Election Day
Latino candidates face challenges and opportunities in key races, potentially increasing their representation from 49 to 50 in the House, experts says
Democrat Matt Cartwright's Chances of Holding on to his House Seat in Pennsylvania's 8th District, according to polls
Pennsylvania is one of the most consequential battleground states in the presidential race. But it is also shaping to be decisive in who will win the House.
California Latino Voters Favor Democrats in Five Pivotal Congressional District Races, Poll Shows
These congressional districts could be key to determining which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives next term
Lawmakers in Washington 'Extremely' Worried About Possible Post-Election Violence Regardless of Outcome
With tensions running at an all-time high, security is ramping up in Washington as members of Congress and law enforcement worry of heightened violence.
Tim Sheehy Faces Scrutiny Over Military Records as He Continues Leading the Polls in Montana's Senate Race
Sheehy has focused his campaign on his record as a Navy SEAL, but questions have arisen ahead of Election Day.