Johnson wins gavel on first ballot after flipping holdouts
The new Congress got off to a stumbling start Friday, as Mike Johnson initially appeared to fall short of winning the speakership on the first...
Biden blocks Nippon purchase of US Steel
President Joe Biden blocked the nearly $15 billion bid by Japan-based Nippon Steel Corp. to acquire United States Steel Corp., citing national security concerns. The...
Key dates to watch in 2025 for the 119th Congress
The Republican majorities in the House and Senate want to get to work quickly on President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda, but they will soon face an...
These ‘new’ members are boomeranging back to Congress
The 118th Congress was, by some measures, one of the least productive in recent history. Public opinion remains persistently low, and on their way out...
OneMain Financial: What Happens When a Debt Goes to Collections?
Financial distress can cause someone to get behind on their bills. Being late by a month or two can result in late fees and other...
The Trump era of Congress begins, with a majority in House arriving since 2016
When Donald Trump was sworn in as president eight years ago, about 12 percent of House Republicans had first taken office after his election in...
Court throws out Biden FCC’s net neutrality rule
A federal appeals court on Thursday overturned a Biden administration rule establishing so-called net neutrality for internet providers following years of litigation over efforts to...
Spartz links vote on Johnson to commitment on spending
Rep. Victoria Spartz, one of a handful of House Republicans who could deny Speaker Mike Johnson the gavel in the new Congress on Friday, is...
Speaker fight could overshadow awkward days for Harris after losing to Trump
All eyes will be laser-focused on Friday’s speaker vote as Mike Johnson tries to cling to the House gavel, potentially overshadowing what could be an...