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Richard Barnett, a supporter of US President Donald Trump, sits inside the office of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on January 6, 2021

Jan 6 Rioter Who Rested Feet On Nancy Pelosi's Desk Found Guilty On All Charges

The Jan. 6 rioter photographed with his feet perched on Nancy Pelosi's desk was found guilty on all charges Monday.

Newly Aligned House Republicans Vote In Vain To Cut IRS Funding

A security camera hangs near a corner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington

House Republicans passed a bill to rescind the funding promised to the IRS from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Twitter Backtracks, Will Expand Political Advertising On Platform

Twitter corporate headquarters building in San Francisco, California

Twitter will reverse a three-year ban it had on paid political advertising in an apparent attempt to garner more revenue.

Senators voting during the impeachment trial of the US president in the Senate Chamber at the US Capitol

Making History: More Than A Quarter Of The 118th Congress Is Female

The new congress will now be made up of nearly 28% women members, the highest percentage in U.S. history.

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Democrat Bennie Thompson and Republican Liz Cheney are the chairman and vice chairwoman of the investigating panel

Capitol Riots Update: What To Expect From Jan. 6 Committee's Last Public Meeting, Final Report

According to sources briefed on the report, the beginning of the report will begin with a summary of former President Donald Trump's culpability in his efforts to subvert the 2020 presidential election.

Elizabeth Stimmel Dec 15, 2022

Dan Snyder, the owner of the Washington DC NFL team, had long resisted calls to change the franchise name

Commanders Owner Gave 'Misleading' Testimony, Blasted By Congress For Impeding Sexual Harassment Investigation

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder gave a 'misleading' testimony to the House committee investigating his team's workplace culture.

Joshua Markland Dec 08, 2022

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on gun violence on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. June 8, 2022. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS

AOC's Office 'Confident' House Ethics Committee Investigation 'Will Be Dismissed'

The Congresswoman's office said it is "confident" that the Ethics Committee investigation will be dismissed.

Elizabeth Stimmel Dec 08, 2022

New legal battle as Peru's attorney general challenges President Pedro Castillo

Peru Lawmakers Impeach President Pedro Castillo After Attempted Coup

Peru lawmakers voted to impeach President Pedro Castillo Wednesday, hours after he attempted to dissolve the nation's congress.

Joshua Markland Dec 07, 2022

TikTok-US Deal At Risk Over National Security Concerns

A deal between TikTok and the U.S. government has stalled due to remaining national security concerns,

Joshua Markland Dec 07, 2022

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (left) Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, seen together in January 2022, have set different tones on assisting Ukraine

Capitol Police Refuse To Shake GOP Leaders' Hands During Award Ceremony

Several members of the Capitol Police and their family members refused to shake the hands of GOP leaders Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy.

Joshua Markland Dec 06, 2022

U.S. House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol holds its opening public hearing in Washington

House Jan. 6 Committee Will Offer Criminal Referrals To DOJ, Meeting Will Determine Scope

The House Jan. 6 Committee will deliver criminal referrals to the Justice Department related to the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Joshua Markland Dec 06, 2022

Any rail strike threatens travel disruption and more supply chain chaos, two months before crucial midterm elections

House Approves Bill To Halt Rail Strike, Vote For Increased Paid Leave Incoming

The House passed a bill that would avert the impending national rail strike, a move that saves the U.S. economy from potential collapse.

Joshua Markland Nov 30, 2022

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to a reporter outside his office at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 18, 2022.

McConnell Says Trump 'Highly Unlikely' To Become President Following Dinner With White Supremacist

Mitch McConnell told reporters that former President Donald Trump is "highly unlikely" to become president again, following his dinner with a white supremacist.

Joshua Markland Nov 29, 2022

Mike Lindell, CEO of My Pillow, stands outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington

MyPillow CEO Launches Campaign To Unseat RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announced his plan to run for chair of the Republican National Committee.

Joshua Markland Nov 29, 2022

Placards are seen near a union picket line on the first day of a national rail strike at Manchester Piccadilly Station in Manchester, Britain, June 21, 2022.

Nationwide Rail Strike Imminent After Union Rejects Labor Proposal

One of the nation's largest rail unions rejected a proposal that would have halted a now-imminent December strike, raising concerns over the potential economic fallout.

Joshua Markland Nov 21, 2022

Vice-President Joe Biden (C) and sons Hunter Biden (L) and Beau Biden walk in then-President Barack Obama's Inaugural Parade January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC

Investigations Into Biden Family On The Horizon As Republicans Set Their Sights On Hunter

House GOP members announced Thursday that they would reopen investigations around President Joe Biden's son, Hunter.

Joshua Markland Nov 17, 2022

A visit by Nancy Pelosi would further inflame tensions between China and the United States, who have already clashed on a range of issues

Nancy Pelosi Ends Historic Run Atop Party Leadership, Leaving Power Vacuum Among House Democrats

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced her decision to step away from House leadership Thursday, leaving a void atop Democratic leadership.

Joshua Markland Nov 17, 2022

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell at the U.S. Capitol in Washington

McConnell Likely To Become Longest Serving Senate Party Leader Following Closed-Door Election Win

Sen. Mitch McConnell has won reelection to lead Senate Republicans, becoming the longest serving party leader in Senate history.

Joshua Markland Nov 16, 2022

US President Joe Biden speaks on the eve of the US midterm elections, at Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland, on November 7, 2022

Joe Biden Asks Congress For Over $46 Billion For Ukraine Aid, COVID-19 Control

The Biden administration has asked Congress to approve more than $46 billion in funding for Ukraine, as well as resources to battle an incoming winter Covid surge.

Joshua Markland Nov 16, 2022

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 2, 2019.

Prevailing Through Right-Wing Challenge, McCarthy Wins GOP Nomination For Speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy won the GOP nomination for House Speaker following a late challenge from the far-right faction of his party.

Joshua Markland Nov 15, 2022

The US Senate contest in Georgia that could determine which party controls the upper chamber of Congress is headed for a December runoff

Congress Returns To Long Agenda After 2022 Midterms

Following a strong midterm performance by Democrats, Congress heads back to work for the 'lame-duck' Congressional session with a long list of agenda items.

Janelle Williams Nov 14, 2022

Early voting begins in Georgia for U.S. midterms

Walker, Warnock Headed For December Runoff In Georgia Senate Race

The Georgia Senate race will go on for a few more weeks, as both incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker will face a runoff election.

Joshua Markland Nov 09, 2022

Midterm Elections: Florida Elects First Gen Z Member Of Congress

Florida elected Maxwell Frost, the first member of Gen Z to be elected to Congress.

Joshua Markland Nov 09, 2022

Republican Senator Passes On Running For President As Donald Trump Weighs 2024 Bid

Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton has decided to forego a White House run in 2024.

Joshua Markland Nov 07, 2022

Birds fly near the U.S. Capitol at sunrise, on Capitol Hill in Washington

Congress Is Finally Thinking About Innovation And Economic Development In A New Way

By devoting resources to new business ideas that have yet to prove themselves, venture capital firms wind up creating a more efficient and prosperous society.

Bobby Franklin Oct 30, 2022