Senate rejects both parties' bills to avoid a shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain

Democrats in the Senate rejected a House GOP proposal to keep funds flowing through Nov. 21, while Republicans scuttled a ...

After Charlie Kirk’s killing, Congress has plans to increase security for lawmakers. It could come at a price.

Democracy experts warn that elected officials could be pushed deeper into a bubble, making it harder for average Americans to ...

‘I’m Not a Cheap Date’: Democrats Make Counteroffer as Shutdown Deadline Looms

House Democrats plan to vote on Friday against a measure to avoid a shutdown. Here's what's in their counteroffer ...

Commentary: Americans should turn to Constitution as guide to navigating polarization

The US Constitution’s drafters recognized that the American experiment needed ethical, democratic leadership and an engaged ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

WATCH: DC Mayor Bowser testifies to House committee as Congress weighs new laws for city

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday defended her policies to Congress as President Donald Trump's law enforcement surge is in its second month and lawmakers act to further limit the city's authority.

Can you answer these new US Citizenship questions?

As part of a “multi-step overhaul” of the naturalization process, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Wednesday that it is expanding and altering its Naturalization ...

Faye Cobb: Democratic clerk, House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch

If she has anything to say about it, there is no alternate reality where Faye Cobb would be doing anything other than what she’s doing right now as a behind-the-scenes funding negotiator for House ...