Democrats say they don’t oppose voter ID, but call GOP bill strict
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans who are pushing a strict proof-of-citizenship legislation have tried to frame the debate in…
Sanders looks to block sale of bombs to Israel – Roll Call
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Thursday filed three joint resolutions to block a pending sale of nearly $659…
Potomac River sewage spill after January pipe collapse raises worries past DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — The January collapse of a pipe as wide as a car dumped so much sewage…
Congress members briefed on Iran’s ‘imminent threat’ get few specifics from Trump officials
Rep. Jen Kiggans, a Virginia Republican and Navy veteran, came away from the briefing convinced that Iran posed…
Trump administration advances plan to strip job protections from career federal employees
An estimated 50,000 career federal employees will soon be easier to fire and will lose their ability to…
Senators seek pause on DHS spending bill, following fatal shooting of VA nurse by Border Patrol
Senators are divided on how to proceed with a spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security, after…
Why Democrats are newly confident they can win a Senate majority
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leaders believe they have a path to winning the majority in November, though…
Trump says US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States has seized an oil tanker off…
Trump’s immigration message is colliding with his World Cup goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will take center stage at Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington, rolling…
Hegseth is scrutinized by Congress over boat strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense…
Senators demand answers on secrecy and alleged abuse in deportation flights
WASHINGTON (AP) — A “near-total secrecy” surrounding deportation flights and the use of full-body restraints onboard is raising…
As federal employees face worsening financial challenges, AFGE calls for a ‘clean’ CR
After about 1.4 million federal employees missed their first full paychecks last week, the painful reality of the…