4 Takeaways From The Big Primary Kickoff Night
Republicans dodged a big bullet with a convicted coal executive's loss of the GOP Senate primary. But they continue to be the party facing more division.
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If A Rule Is Unwritten, Is It Really A Rule?
Congress has many rules and precedents that are documented on paper. But what about those traditions and folkways that persist unwritten?
It's Round 2 Of Pittenger Vs. Harris In 9th District GOP Congressional Race
Mark Harris has become a familiar name on the Republican ballot in North Carolina. He ran for the U.S. Senate in 2014, losing to Thom Tillis.
In Intense Arguments, Supreme Court Appears Ready To Side With Trump On Travel Ban
The court's conservatives were clearly leaning in the government's favor Wednesday in the long-anticipated travel ban case. It would be a big win for one of the pillars of the president's politics.
Make Room For Baby: After Giving Birth, Duckworth Presses Senate To Bend Rules
The Illinois Democrat is the first sitting senator to give birth. She's using the opportunity to call on the Senate to adjust its rules to accommodate new parents and elevate family-friendly policies.
Congress Takes A Brush To The Budget, Barring Federal Funds For Portraits
President Trump signed the Eliminating Government-funded Oil-painting Act, or EGO Act, into law Tuesday, permanently banning the use of federal funds for painted images of government officials.
Is This Any Way To Drive An Omnibus? 10 Questions About What Just Happened
President Trump complained about signing the 2,000-plus page spending bill into law, saying it was too bloated. He is not the first president to be confronted with that choice.
Congress Set To Unveil $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill
The legislation is said to include nearly $1.6 billion in border security increases without addressing a legal fix for the roughly 700,000 immigrants who stand to lose protection under DACA.
New York Democratic Rep. Louise Slaughter, 88, Has Died
Slaughter was the first woman to lead the powerful House Rules Committee and had planned to run for a 17th term. She died following a fall in her home, according to a spokesperson.
Pennsylvania Special Election Too Close To Call
Supporters of Republican Rick Saccone and Democrat Conor Lamb were holding their collective breath as votes in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District were counted Tuesday night.