Sen. John Thune used his first few minutes of floor time to make a commitment to defend the filibuster rule, which requires at least 60 votes to pass Senate legislation.

On Friday, the new Congress — the 119th — officially began its duties. Once Donald Trump is sworn in as president on Jan. 20, ...

Friday marks the start of the 119th United States Congress as new members are scheduled to be sworn in on Capitol Hill. As Washington prepares for the new legislative session, let’s meet who will be ...

According to the White House press release, this award is given to Americans who "have performed exemplary deeds of service ...

President Joe Biden awarded former longtime U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd of Connecticut with the Presidential Citizens Medal.

Two close advisers to the president were also honored, in addition to career lawmakers who have worked across the aisle and ...

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During a Senate Banking Committee hearing earlier this year, Senator John Kennedy grilled Assistant Secretary For Export ...

Each US leader makes a fleeting mark on the decoration of the most famous home in America—but leaves a legacy nonetheless ...

In just over three months, Wisconsin voters will pick a new state Supreme Court justice, just as the court takes up a number ...

A moderate Democrat, the younger Carter rapidly climbed from the local school board to the state Senate and then the Georgia ...

During a Senate Homeland Security Committee Hearing earlier this year, Senator Josh Hawley grilled a judicial Nominee over her work with Boeing.