Congress taking first votes on Iran war as debate rages about US goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate is headed towards a vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s decision to…
Virginia U.S. Sen. Kaine: Strikes on Iran ‘a colossal mistake’
As Republicans praise President Donald Trump for taking military action against Iran, Democrats are demanding Congress provide authorization…
Trump’s dealmaking with Democrats signals change from last shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump moved quickly this week to negotiate with Democrats to try and avert…
Republicans and Democrats try to contain Trump’s Greenland aggression
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers are scrambling to contain President Donald Trump’s threats of taking possession of Greenland,…
Senate advances war powers resolution to limit Trump’s powers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct…
As HHS restricts telework, CDC asks employees to ‘bypass’ reasonable accommodation process
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is exploring workarounds to a new Department of Health and Human…
Navy admiral overseeing boat strikes near Venezuela briefs Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Navy admiral who is retiring early from command of the campaign to destroy…
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…
A second strike on drug boat could be illegal
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on Sunday said if the U.S. military ordered a second strike targeting survivors of…
Most Senate Democrats against colleagues’ shutdown deal
The deal cut by some Senate Democrats to reopen government has refueled the party’s tussle over strategy and…
The Latest: Trump to host the Syrian president in first-of-its-kind meeting at the White House
President Donald Trump is hosting Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House on Monday, welcoming the once-pariah…
Senate rejects limits on Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted to reject legislation Thursday that would have put a check on President…