The Senate voted 51-47 to confirm Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, ending a contentious nomination process amid significant restructuring of America's spy agencies.

Republicans have closed the gap to just three points in the latest Washington Post-Ipsos poll, giving the GOP renewed hope for retaining House control in November.

President pauses bombing campaign to give negotiations a chance but promises swift return to military action if Tehran does not deliver a deal quickly.

GOP lawmakers warn that Democratic Socialists are poised to expand their foothold in Congress, intensifying the anticommunism message ahead of November midterms.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the deportation of Tou Lue Vang, a convicted child sex offender who was granted a pardon by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz just one month ago.

President Trump warned Senate Republicans that they will earn the 'title of DUMB' if they fail to eliminate the filibuster and pass the SAVE America Act, refusing to sign a bipartisan housing bill in protest.

Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, and the DSCC join calls for Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race as the July 13 deadline approaches.

Kentucky Congressman James Comer calls on Senate Republicans to stop making excuses and pass the SAVE America Act requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship.

Michigan state Senator Mallory McMorrow abruptly suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate just four weeks before the primary, leaving a two-person race between moderate Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed.

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Republicans will try again to pass legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote, despite persistent GOP internal divisions.

House Democrats largely avoid addressing the 6-3 Supreme Court decision upholding state bans on transgender athletes in girls' sports, instead deflecting to criticism of Republican priorities.

Rep. Keith Self of Texas leads a group of GOP lawmakers in introducing a resolution to repeal the 17th Amendment, citing frustrations with Senate priorities and constitutional originalism.