Congress passed a compromise deal to fund five of the six remaining appropriations bills for the rest of the fiscal year, and put the sixth on temporary life support, after limiting the Department of Homeland Security division in the bill to a Feb.

Almost 11% of lawmakers are looking to make a change after the 2026 midterm elections, with several in both chambers either retiring or seeking higher office. The House received its first departure on Jan.

Bipartisan Senate and House packages, aimed at rewarding new construction and eliminating red tape, could bring significant changes to federal housing laws.

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Friday to pass a major funding package consisting of five regular appropriations bills and a two-week stopgap measure for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) but the legislation won’t become law before parts of the government shut down at midnight.

"What we're trying to do here is make sure that the Congress's powers under the Constitution are upheld and can be enforced," Sen. Van Hollen (D-Md.) said.

Do you remember when we had three branches of government? Congress is too afraid or unable to put a stop to Trump's nonsensical policies.

The Senate has voted to fund most of the government through the end of September while carving out a temporary extension for Homeland Security funding, giving Congress two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed additional bills Thursday more than two weeks since lawmakers gaveled in to start the 2026 legislative session and with just under 45 days left in the 60-day session.

Louisiana's U.S. Senate and congressional primary elections are seeing a shake-up as candidates shift races, creating campaign chaos before qualifying.