Jack Smith tells House committee about his team’s investigations of Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers in a closed-door interview Wednesday that…
States defend congressional gerrymandering as `fair’
When Indiana adopted new U.S. House districts four years ago, Republican legislative leaders lauded them as “fair maps”…
House passes defense bill to set Pentagon budget, raise troop pay
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted to pass a sweeping defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes $900 billion…
Opponents of Trump-backed Missouri redistricting seek to force a vote
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map submitted thousands of petition signatures Tuesday calling…
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…
Swing district Republicans brace for fallout over health care
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Republicans in key battleground U.S. House districts are working to contain the political fallout…
Redistricting legislation begins test in Indiana state Senate
A proposal to redraw Indiana’s congressional boundaries faces its first public test in the state Senate on Monday,…
Tennessee election showcases power of partisan gerrymandering
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As a leader of the College Democrats at Vanderbilt University, Luci Wingo knew the…
Republican Matt Van Epps is quickly sworn in as the newest House member
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Matt Van Epps of Tennessee was sworn Thursday as the newest House member, two…
Lawmakers to hear from Navy admiral about attack that killed boat strike survivors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders for the U.S. military to fire upon survivors…
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…
Millions face premium spikes as Congress gridlocks on health care subsidies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes for an extension of health care subsidies were diminishing in Congress this week as…