Congress passed so few laws this year that we explained them all in 1,000 words
Lawmakers didn't have a very productive year, but they did manage to pass 27 pieces of legislation. Here's what the laws accomplish.
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George Santos says he'll be back — and other takeaways from his Ziwe interview
The former congressman, accused of lying and committing financial crimes, sat down with a comedian known for baiting controversial figures into embarrassing admissions. Here's how it went.
The U.S. is running out of money for Ukraine, the White House warns
Kyiv's war effort to defend itself from Russia's invasion may grind to a halt without tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance, the Biden administration told Congress.
House Republicans aim to pay for Israel aid with cuts to IRS funds
Democrats want Israel and Ukraine funding to be linked together. House Republicans are proposing a standalone bill with roughly $14 billion for Israel offset with cuts to the Internal Revenue Service.
North Carolina Republicans close in on new districts seeking to fortify GOP in Congress, legislature
Democrats whose seats are threatened by the plan are Reps. Jeff Jackson of Charlotte, Wiley Nickel of Cary and Kathy Manning of Greensboro. And first-term Rep. Don Davis, one of the three Black Democrats in the state's delegation, would run in a competitive district in northeastern North Carolina. Republicans have defended their maps, particularly with their political leanings, as lawful.
The House has no speaker, but plenty to do. Here are 5 of the most pressing issues
The House can't do legislative business until it elects a new speaker. Their growing to-do list includes keeping the government open, as well as policy issues like Ukraine aid and defense spending.
Jeered in Washington by his fellow Republicans, Rep. Matt Gaetz gets cheers back home
The Florida congressman is proud to be the one to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. That move hasn't won him any prizes with House Republicans but his constituents want to see more just like it.
The House can't work without a speaker. How will it choose McCarthy's successor?
Republicans plan to convene for a candidate forum on Tuesday and hold a speakership vote on Wednesday. While it's not clear who will be running, there's no question they face a tough road ahead.
Who is Rep. Patrick McHenry and why is he the interim House speaker?
McHenry, the bespectacled and bow-tied gentleman from North Carolina, is in the spotlight as the speaker pro tempore, the reluctant leader of a paralyzed House of Representatives.
4 takeaways from the historic ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy's run as speaker was relatively short and anything but sweet.