How we got here: Among the new members, the freshmen class of the 119th Congress will include at least 40 Democrats — 34 in the House and six in the Senate — and 38 Republicans — 32 in the House and ...

House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith indicated that tariffs won’t necessarily be legislated as part of budget reconciliation — even if they are used to offset some of the cost of GOP tax policies.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders have agreed to set aside $50 million to defend California — as well as immigrants facing deportation — in court against the incoming Trump White House, ...

The conversation around representation in government has gained momentum, but has the demographic makeup of our leaders, legislators, and judges changed? We pulled together data on the race, sex, ...

The Biden administration has navigated a sometimes uneasy balance of seeding clean energy projects while limiting the growth of fossil fuel production on federal land and waters. But the Inflation ...

Democrats and Republicans are hoping to use the battle over the next farm bill, which has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year, as a way to message to rural voters. A critical vote is coming up ...

Senior lawmakers in both chambers are scrambling to reach a compromise on legislation limiting U.S. investments in China as negotiators are working off a newer version of the draft bill that would ...

Lawmakers failed to resolve several key defense spending and policy battles ahead of the November elections, leaving unresolved issues that will dominate the upcoming lame-duck session. Chief among ...

Meetings in DC are a necessary part of the job. Use our insider’s guide to find the best spots for power breakfasts, grab a bite on the Hill between meetings, and book your hotel reservations. Fill ...