‘Horsesh*t’: Hill Republicans align against Spirit’s bid for a Trump bailout

As the president considers a government lifeline for the struggling airline, a wide swath of his party wants no part of it.

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Trump delivers Republicans a mixed message on Iran

The president took the stage at his party’s House retreat and talked not about party-line policy, but about different war timetables.

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Exclusive: Democrats face their own test on Trump’s Iran war

A war powers vote is shining a light on how differently the opposition talks about the conflict.

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Texas Republicans sidestep Gonzales allegations

He allegedly had an affair with a former staffer who later died after setting herself on fire.

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Trump piles orders on Congress, but wants nothing on tariffs

The State of the Union featured no shortage of to-dos for Republican lawmakers who could soon lose unified control of the Hill.

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Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces bill to prevent military action against NATO members

The legislation would prevent the Trump administration from taking action to invade a NATO country or territory, such as Greenland.

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Steny Hoyer set to announce retirement from Congress

The former second-ranking House Democrat has held his seat since 1981.

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How Jan. 6 was remembered — and rewritten — on its 5th anniversary

At a march and a hearing, on a plaque and a website, the story of the Capitol riot was contested Tuesday.

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This Indiana Democrat wants a redistricting ceasefire

After a political near-death experience, Rep. Frank Mrvan said it's time for both parties to lay down arms.

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GOP Reps. Fitzpatrick and Lawler join Democrats' Obamacare discharge petition

Fitzpatrick said "it is House leadership themselves that have forced this outcome."

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Democrats say they are subjects of FBI probe after filming anti-Trump video

Congressional Democrats who have law enforcement and military backgrounds were criticized by the Trump administration for their message to the troops.

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House to return to laundry list of controversies after 7-week hiatus

Speaker Mike Johnson is faced with jump-starting dormant committees, tackling a looming health care deadline and resolving the long-brewing Jeffrey Epstein fight — if he can reopen the government firs...

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House members should start returning to Washington ‘right now,’ Johnson says

The speaker said President Donald Trump is “very anxious” to reopen the government. Speaker Mike Johnson urged House members Monday to start returning to Capitol Hill “right now” as the chamber prepares to vote on a funding package that would end the 41-day government shutdown. The Senate has yet to provide final sign-off on the legislation, but the success of a procedural vote Sunday was a firm signal it is on track to pass this week. House members are on a 36-hour notice to return to the Capitol, but Johnson noted the ongoing air travel disruptions due to the shutdown as he recommended members begin making their way to Washington. Johnson added he would officially call members back to the Capitol “at the very moment” the Senate passes the package, which will provide full-year funding for food aid, farm and veterans programs and congressional operations, while extending funding for most other federal departments and agencies through Jan. 30. Johnson, who made the rare decision to keep the House out of session for more than 50 days in a bid to convince Senate Democrats to fold, declared victory in the shutdown during a Monday morning appearance. He left without taking questions but later told reporters in the hallway that “I think we will” have the votes to pass the package in the House. Johnson told reporters at his prior appearance that President Donald Trump was “very anxious” to reopen the government, suggesting he would ensure fellow Republicans fall in line. “As recently as last night, I was with him, and he told the press, he said, ‘We want to get the government open,’” he said. Lead Art: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks alongside other House Republicans during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on the 36th day of a government shutdown, Nov. 5, 2025. | Francis Chung/POLITICO

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‘Schumer is no longer effective’: Dems outraged over shutdown deal

Congressional democrats are furious after eight colleagues voted with Republicans.

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Why Nancy Pelosi Stands Alone

Rahm Emanuel on the political genius of the retiring former House speaker.

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Ayanna Presley is considering a Senate run in Massachusetts

The progressive Boston Democrat is quietly consulting with allies on whether to run for the seat held by Sen. Ed Markey.

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Why has the shutdown gone 31 days? Look at Mark Warner.

The Virginia Democrat used to be a reliable participant in bipartisan Senate talks. This time, he doesn't see the point.

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Thune warns Democrats about Russ Vought: ‘We don’t control what he’s going to do’

The Senate majority leader spoke out as some Republicans express qualms about the White House slash-and-burn campaign.

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