The House and Senate are taking far different approaches to next year's appropriations, but neither chamber has fully embraced Trump's budget proposals.

A former Pfizer Inc. scientist denied an allegation made by House Republicans that he conspired to delay the release of Covid shot data to hurt Donald Trump’s 2020 election prospects, the latest twist in a dispute that demonstrates how vaccines are increasingly becoming a political flashpoint.

The Republican tax bill included $150 billion for defense, but the Pentagon has asked Congress for $1 trillion. The NDAA will likely dredge up new policy fights, from anti-drone systems to making it harder for the U.S. to withdraw troops from Europe.

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said this week that they think State Sen. Sharif Street should consider stepping down as Pennsylvania’s state party chair as he runs for U.

In modern times, countless figures have gone from radio to television to elected office. Jesse Helms built his political reputation in televised commentaries on local news before serving 30 years in the U.S. Senate, and local television news anchors have long been considered prime recruits for congressional races.

Jamie Ager, CEO and co-founder of Hickory Nut Gap, confirmed he is entering the race to represent North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.

The Trump administration has asked Congress to rescind funds for NPR/PBS and foreign aid. Congress has until the end of the week to approve the cuts.

In an era of deep political polarization, a new study indicates that many members of Congress may be out of step not just with the opposition party, but with their own voters as well.

Five major U.S. players’ associations warned an antitrust exemption would permit the NCAA and its members to “collude to harm athletes.”

Hospital groups have said the programs are a lifeline for rural and urban hospitals that have a high amount of Medicare and Medicaid patients. But that wasn’t enough to sway Republicans. However, hospitals might not need to undertake an outright repeal and instead could try to carve out for vulnerable facilities.

Although most political attention is focused on the US presidency, James Bovard pleads guilty to contempt of Congress. This is the Congress that is spending and

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz celebrated the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Monday. President Donald Trump signed the spending bill into law earlier this month.