Washington Metropolitan Police officers and military police soldiers with the District of Columbia National Guard watch as activists protest President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing of ...

Presidents' Day is a reminder of the importance of representation and the power of Congress to act as a check on the executive branch, and to ensure the faithful execution of laws.

The Republican-led Congress had a busy first year of President Donald Trump’s second term in 2025. From approving Trump’s signature tax-cut and spending legislation to repealing a record number of ...

WASHINGTON — Congress passed a bipartisan funding package Thursday for energy and water projects, scientific research, weather programs and more, rejecting most of President Donald Trump's deepest ...

WASHINGTON — Congress is expected to allow President Trump’s temporary takeover of Washington’s police department to expire next week as the 30-day limit comes to an end and Mayor Muriel Bowser ...

WASHINGTON—When the news broke that the Kennedy Center would be renamed to include President Trump, it came as a surprise to the Senate’s Republican leader, John Thune of South Dakota—even though ...

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a new series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and ...

Some Washington, D.C. residents fanned out across the halls of Congress on Thursday, urging lawmakers to end President Donald Trump's federal law enforcement surge in the nation's capital. The ...

The House and the Senate are scheduled to return this week after the holidays and confront a growing list of tasks and potential agenda items in early 2026. Top of mind for many is President Donald ...

Washington — Congress is expected to allow President Donald Trump’s temporary takeover of Washington’s police department to expire next week as the 30-day limit comes to an end and Mayor Muriel Bowser ...