Government shutdown live updates as Senate set to hold rare Sunday session aimed at ending impasse

The government shutdown is now on Day 40 as senators are set to return to Capitol Hill for a rare Sunday session. Follow live ...

Fact brief: Are members of Congress getting paid during the government shutdown?

As of 2015, the median net worth of Congress was $1.1 million — 12 times greater than the average U.S. household.

SNAP benefits could soon return, as Senate shutdown vote looks doubtful. Live updates

The Trump administration says it is working to comply with a federal judge’s order to provide full SNAP benefits for November ...

‘An Icon of American Politics’: Democrats React as Nancy Pelosi Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election to Congress

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who served as the first and only female House speaker, said she will not run for re-election.

Congress may not be Pelosi-free for long despite Nancy’s retirement announcement — here’s who could continue her dynasty

Nancy Pelosi’s daughter, Christine, is widely rumored to be contemplating a run for her mother’s San Francisco-based seat and ...

Senate Republicans defeat bill requiring Congress to approve attacking Venezuela

Republicans narrowly defeated a bipartisan bill in the Senate requiring congressional approval for military action against ...

Senate Republicans block bipartisan effort to halt military action, drug boat strikes in the Caribbean

Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan war powers resolution to end President Trump's Caribbean drug boat strikes and ...

2028 presidential hopefuls flock to key battleground states: Where have they traveled?

ABC News has tracked at least 43 visits or planned visits so far in 2025 and 2026 by Democratic presidential hopefuls to key ...

Senate GOP blocks war-powers curb on Trump as U.S.–Venezuela standoff deepens

Senate blocks resolution to Venezuela war powers measure as Schumer warns Trump is “leading troops over the Rubicon” ...
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The Soup That's Been Served Every Day At The United States Senate For Over A Century

The United States senate is an institution full of traditions, including culinary ones. A particular soup recipe has been on ...
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NBA officials brief Congress committee over gambling probe

NBA officials met with a United States congressional committee on Wednesday regarding a gambling and sports betting investigation that included arrests for Miami's Terry Rozier and ex-Portland coach ...