U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures helps sponsor bill to broaden health care coverage
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Alabama) has announced that he is a lead co-sponsor for a bill to expand health care coverage to millions of Americans who are uninsured.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans
The temporary block will be in effect until Monday afternoon, February 3.
U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to uphold law that could force TikTok to shut down on Jan. 19
The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S. beginning Jan. 19 unless the social media platform is sold by its China-based parent company.
Congress certifies President-elect Trump as 2024 election winner
Congress has certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings without violence or mayhem.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as U.S. House Speaker
President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing for the Louisiana Republican as he prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week.
Pelosi has hip replacement surgery at a US military hospital in Germany after a fall
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had hip replacement surgery at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after falling while at an event in Luxembourg with other members of Congress.
Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after fall on government trip to Luxembourg
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after she “sustained an injury” during an official engagement in Luxembourg.
Republicans win 218 U.S. House seats, giving party full control of Congress
Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has won the GOP nomination to stay on the job after getting an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a full House vote in the new year.
Congress returns to unfinished business and a new Trump era in Washington
Congress is returning to Washington following the presidential election, as President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda is quickly taking shape,
