President Joe Biden on Sunday signed into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public ...

Monday marks four years since the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, when a mob of then-President Trump’s supporters smashed their way into the building under the false belief that the 2020 ...

It was a dramatic beginning to the 119th Congress as Republicans prepare for unified control in Washington. Despite a handful of initial holdouts, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was re-elected speaker ...

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — At least 30 people, including children, were killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes overnight, hospital staff said Friday. Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder is scheduled to ...

The White House says the president and first lady will travel to New Orleans on Monday to "grieve with the families and community members impacted by the tragic attack." ...

New Senate Majority Leader John Thune kicked off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to “ensure the Senate ...

Johnson was able to flip two remaining hardline GOP holdouts who switched to support him, drawing applause from Republicans.

Barnes and Noble opened nearly 60 stores around the country and plans for 60 more to open in 2025. It’s the latest twist in a ...

The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker's gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be ...

President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded the second highest civilian medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the ...

Sesame Street’s “Sunny Days” may not be as bright if Elon Musk makes good on his proposal to eliminate hundreds of millions of dollars in annual funding that is allocated to PBS and NPR stations — ...

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's big decisions with just weeks ...