Trump endorses Johnson for speaker
What we're watching: GOP leaders face debt-limit fight
Why the debt fight is going to get even worse next year
On Jan. 1, the limit resumes on the U.S. national debt of more than $36 trillion. And Republicans are divided on how to handle the cliff, after the House shot down the incoming president's plan.
Eric Schmitt, Ro Khanna voice support for H-1B visa reform, as GOP clashes over immigration
The debate over the program, and immigration in general, roiled the Republican party last week.
Is the Democratic brand toxic? A growing number of Dems wonder if going ‘independent’ will help them win
After devastating losses across the map, some Democrats are thinking about a serious rebrand.
Yellen: US will hit debt ceiling in mid- or late-January
Meet the new members: A Californian returns to Capitol Hill
Roy hails Musk, Ramaswamy influence on spending as Hill GOP looks toward cuts
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Former Freedom Caucus chair on Johnson: ‘I'm going to keep my options open’
Former FBI and CIA head prods Senate to reject Patel, Gabbard
Freedom Caucus chair: House GOP needs to consider if ‘current leadership is what we need’
Meet the new members: From governor to rank-and-file senator
How Schumer is prepping for Trump 2.0
Expect a quieter Jan. 6 this time around — as long as Republicans avert a looming speakership crisis
No Democrats are circulating plans to object to Donald Trump’s victory. Kamala Harris plans to certify his win. Republicans just need to make sure they elect a speaker in time.
What we’re watching: Trump's Christmas missives
Inside how the Capitol Police has changed since Jan. 6, 2021
It's a completely different department since the attack, adding intelligence gathering and threat assessment divisions that have driven up the USCP budget.
Biden signs anti-hazing bill
Trump says he plans to seek death penalty for violent offenders
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