White House rescinds sweeping order to pause federal aid
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., speaks during the Senate Democrats’ news conference on the Trump administration’s spending freeze on federal assistance on Tuesday.
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What’s an internship good for? Ask Sarah Elfreth and her chief of staff
Rep. Sarah Elfreth and her chief of staff, Jamie DeAtley, pose in her Longworth House Office Building this month. They once served as interns together in their early 20s.
From staffer to member: Vince Fong’s road to Congress
Rep. Vince Fong leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference on June 12, days after being sworn in last year to replace his former boss.
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters will not seek reelection in 2026
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, here at a hearing on Capitol Hill on Jan. 17, will not seek reelection in 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Top Rules Committee staffer heads to the private sector
"The Rules Committee has evolved," says Jennifer Belair.
Senate confirms former Rep. Duffy for Transportation head
Sean P. Duffy, President Donald Trump's pick for Transportation secretary, testifies during his confirmation hearing in the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Jan. 15.
White House seeks to tamp down concerns over funding directive
"I don't mind reviewing things. I just want to find out what happened, and what's the end game," Senate Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said.
Pause to AIDS funding leaves health experts scrambling
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on Jan. 15.
‘Diminished influence’: California’s missing clout
House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar center, and Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, left, seen here in December with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., are the highest-ranking Californians in congressional leadership in the 119th Congress.
Trump executive order targets transgender care
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump speak to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One en route to North Carolina and California on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Trump-backed Republicans win primaries for Gaetz and Waltz seats
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, here at an event in Orlando in 2022, is the Republican nominee for the special election in the 1st District. (Octavio Jones/Getty Images)
States, nonprofit groups file lawsuits to stop grant freeze
The E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse in Washington.
Suspect arrested at Capitol with Molotov cocktails was targeting Trump’s Cabinet picks
An arrest at the Capitol on Monday involved multiple knives, Molotov cocktails and threats against officials.
‘Tune out the noise’: Trump tests Democrats’ vow to try working with him
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump speak to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One en route to North Carolina and California on Friday.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez faces sentencing in corruption case
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., is seen at a November 2023 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Trump directive on grants spurs uncertainty for health programs
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One en route to North Carolina and California on Friday.
Living under the laws they make: How a workplace push changed Congress
A young Charles Grassley, center, and other lawmakers celebrate the launch of the Office of Compliance in January 1996.
White House sends aid freeze questionnaire to federal agencies
Elon Musk arrives at the Capitol Rotunda for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO applauded when Trump spoke about planting the U.S. flag on Mars, though NASA funds could get caught up in a budget freeze.
Trump White House orders freeze on federal grants, loans
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump speak to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One en route to North Carolina and California on Friday.
Senate GOP plows through Trump nominations as House GOP huddles at Trump club
The Senate is expected to vote on the confirmation of Secretary of Transportation nominee Sean Duffy on Tuesday.