The new Congress opened to an uncertain political landscape yesterday, with a tight vote for the House speakership and Senate control still up in the air. It may all lead to a delay and scaling down ...

Although Catholics make up about 20 percent of the U.S. population, they represent 30 percent of the 117th Congress, according to the Pew Research Center. Protestants still dominate with 55 percent of ...

“I think you’re gonna see the fever break,” Joe Biden said of Republicans in Congress who had reflexively opposed laws backed by Democrats. It was 2012, and Mr Biden was predicting better legislative ...

Given the U.S. Senate's 50-50 split, a power-sharing agreement is necessary to determine how Senate committees and floor procedure will operate for the 117th Congress. The agreement was adopted by ...

WASHINGTON – The House cleared a catchall omnibus bill Friday containing $1.7 trillion in fiscal 2023 annual and emergency spending and a bevy of unrelated legislation lawmakers wanted to pass before ...

Earlier this month, the 117th Congress adjourned, marking the close of a remarkably productive legislative stretch for Alaska. The last Congress was one of the best for our state in recent memory, and ...

As we start the year, with a new Administration and the Democrats in (slim) control of both Houses of Congress, some in the cannabis business are tempted to cheer in anticipation of a very successful ...

What a year it has been! Thanks for reading and for all your feedback. We’re off next week but will be back in your inboxes in 2023. Until then, we wish you happy holidays and a happy, healthy and ...

The 117 th Congress has finished its work, putting the judicial-appointment process on hold until the next Congress begins on January 3, 2023. Here’s a judicial-confirmation recap. You can also check ...

Fund-raising for the next election begins the day after the last election. This list of members of the current Congress includes their 2022 election cycle fund-raising totals from their latest FEC ...