About a dozen lawmakers remain major question marks in Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) quest to win a floor vote for the gavel Friday. While specific interests of the holdouts vary, those declining to support Johnson generally want him to commit to

A pair of fatal attacks on New Year's Day have reignited concerns over political violence in the U.S. after an election already marked by multiple assassination attempts. The same day a Tesla Cybertruck exploded in front of a Trump hotel in

Republican sources on Capitol Hill warn that President-elect Trump’s nominees may be delayed because of paperwork holdups and the slow start of FBI background checks, creating obstacles for the speedy confirmation of Trump’s national security team. Senate Republican leaders called on

The 119th Congress kicks off Friday as lawmakers return to Washington with a long January to-do list and a packed first day. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees are set to get rolling in the coming weeks, and Trump himself

(The Hill) - President Biden will award the Medal of Honor to seven U.S. Army soldiers and the Medal of Valor to eight public safety officers at the White House on Friday. The Medal of Honor is given to members of

WASHINGTON D.C. (NewsNation) — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., faces a pivotal moment Friday as he fights to retain his position amid growing backlash from conservatives unhappy with his leadership style. Despite Republican control of both chambers of Congress and the White House,

Roughly a dozen hard-line House conservatives are demanding a host of amorphous commitments from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to win their support Friday, throwing his leadership tenure into uncertainty less than 24 hours before the vote. The holdouts are largely seeking

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A bill expanding the use of therapy dogs in Michigan courtrooms has been signed into law. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the bill Monday, records show. It’s expected to take effect in the coming months. The bill was first

New Year's Day ushers in a month of political events and milestones the likes of which Washington hasn't seen in a while. From the House Speaker election and memorials to former President Carter, to the start of Trump's second term

(The Hill) - President-elect Trump will hold a rally in Washington the day before he is set to be inaugurated for a second term. The president-elect will hold what is being dubbed a "victory rally" at Capital One Arena on Jan.

(The Hill) - Joe Biden will leave office with the legacy of approving the greatest amount of student debt relief of any president, changing the lives of millions of Americans.   Many of these borrowers waited for years for the forgiveness

(NewsNation) — Following a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day after a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, lawmakers have been receiving information from the FBI. Members of Louisiana's congressional delegation, as well

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A new bill sponsored by a Republican senator would shield school resource officers from having to report a student's immigration status to the federal government in hopes of protecting children in schools. Senate Bill 17, sponsored by