The Republican-led House has rejected a temporary funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday with just over 24 hours to go before a US government shutdown, capping an extraordinary two days in Washington that tested...

The latest bill would fund the government through mid-March and provide millions of dollars for disaster relief to help communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. It would also provide millions for farmers who have been...

Brian Thompson’s path to power began as a valedictorian in Jewell, Iowa. (Scripps News)

Senator Dick Durbin (D) Illinois shares his thoughts on the Stopgap funding bill House Republicans made and whether or not he is willing to whip Democratic votes to support it and avoid a government shutdown. He also talks about...

Congress unveiled a funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid. The measure would prevent a partial government shutdown set to begin after midnight Friday. (Scripps News)

For the second straight day, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., is on Capitol Hill, trying to drum up support from senators for his nomination as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. (Scripps News)

Bloomberg's Laura Davison and Michael Dorning discuss RFK Jr. meeting with Senators this week as President-elect Trump has nominated him to be the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. They share whether or not he will...

Republicans will have a simple majority in the next Congress and won't need Democratic support to approve Trump's administration picks. But it's still not clear if Kennedy will have the support he needs. (Scripps News)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on Capitol Hill this week as he seeks to garner support from lawmakers ahead of his confirmation hearings to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. (Scripps News)

Cook Political Report Editor, Erin Covey, discusses the thin majority House Republicans will have in the new Congress come January as former Congressman Matt Gaetz resigned and some House Republicans may be confirmed to work in the Trump...

The Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation will continue probing Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged assassination threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., even after Duterte skipped questioning on Wednesday. University of...

Members of the military won't get IVF coverage in 2025, but members of Congress will have access through their government health insurance. (Scripps News)

Nominees for Trump's administration continue to make their rounds on Capitol Hill, where they've been holding meetings and courting favor for days. (Scripps News)

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, is continuing to meet with Senators who will decide whether to approve his elevation to the post. (Scripps News)

The Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris has made no secret he wants a new stadium and leaders in the District of Columbia want the team to return to D.C. (Scripps News)

Pete Hegseth has come under fire for allegations of sexual assault, misogyny and drinking on the job.