117th congress

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 12: U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) leaves the Senate chamber after a live quorum call at the U.S. Capitol.

Politics & Government

Sen. Joe Manchin on why he can't endorse Trump, but isn't sold on Biden

3:37pm February 22, 2024

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin talks to NPR's Michel Martin about Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley, and his decisions against another run for the Senate or a new bid for president.

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Demonstrators gather on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol Museum in front of the Florida State Capitol in March in Tallahassee, Fla, protesting what opponents call the "Don't Say Gay" bill.

What's in the so-called Don't Say Gay bill that could impact the whole country

10:41am October 21, 2022

by Laurel Wamsley

If the bill were to become law, it could affect not only schools but also programs, events and literature at any federally-funded institution. But its prospects are dim for now.

Residents receive food supplies May 7 as volunteers deliver daily from a warehouse of a humanitarian aid distribution center in Severodonetsk, eastern Ukraine

House passes nearly $40 billion in aid for Ukraine and sends package to the Senate

10:55pm May 10, 2022

by Kelsey Snell

The House added $7 billion to President Biden's request for military, economic and humanitarian aid before voting on Tuesday night.

A Christmas tree is filled with ornaments of Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado. Many ornaments end up in other office displays.

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Lies, betrayal and competition on the Hill as lawmakers deck the halls of Congress

11:44am December 23, 2021

by Elena Moore

The second floor of the Longworth congressional office building is taking holiday decorations to a whole new level.

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Congress has voted to raise the debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion, avoiding default and another standoff on the borrowing limit until after the 2022 midterm elections.

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Congress votes to raise the debt ceiling, punting the next fight to 2023

12:35am December 15, 2021

by Kelsey Snell

Congress approved a measure to increase the debt limit by $2.5 trillion, shifting the deadline for default until after the 2022 midterm elections.