Bertie Bowman, the longest serving African-American congressional staffer, dies at 92
A remembrance of Bertie Bowman, the longest esrving African American Capitol Hill staffer in history.
Politics & Government
What the House speaker election fiasco says about Trump's power
Former President Trump is taking credit for the election of Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., as speaker of the House — but some say the recent chaos revealed more about Trump's limitations than his power.
As the Israel-Hamas war rages, the U.S. wants to offer Israel advice — and get advised
The U.S. has sent military advisers to Israel, including a Marine commander with experience in urban warfare. They'll offer lessons learned and keep Washington in the loop on Israeli moves in Gaza.
Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to latest charges
The New York congressman entered his plea to a growing list of charges in federal court and a trial was set for Sept. 9, 2024. He also faces an effort by fellow Republicans to oust him from the House.
With map redrawn favoring GOP, North Carolina Democratic US Rep. Jackson to run for attorney general
Democratic U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson of North Carolina announced a 2024 bid for state attorney general on Thursday, one day after the Republican-controlled legislature approved a new congressional map for the state that would now situate him in a heavily GOP district.
Three months out, the Iowa Caucus is Trump's to lose
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has moved most of his campaign resources to Iowa. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is vising the Hawkeye state more too. But Donald Trump remains the front runner.
Biden wants a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. Is it still possible?
Biden is calling for a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. But the long-discussed framework is increasingly unpopular in the region. Here are some of its challenges — and alternatives.
Now that Rep. Mike Johnson is House speaker, what's that mean for Louisiana?
The election of Mike Johnson to House speaker means two Louisianans hold two of the top spots in House leadership. That could mean issues important to the state could get more attention in Congress.
To foster a free election in Venezuela, the U.S. is offering the Maduro regime a deal
In an effort to promote a free election in Venezuela, the U.S. government is offering the autocratic government of Nicolas Maduro a deal. But already it's facing challenges.
The impact of the Israel-Hamas crisis on Prime Minister Netanyahu's political future
For many Israelis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bears responsibility for the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. Critics say he took his eye off the ball when it came to the nation's security.