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Happy Valentine's Day: Little love in the air as uncertainty swirls on the Hill

House Republicans narrowly end three-day government shutdown after dramatic procedural vote, but another funding crisis looms for the DHS.

Bernie Sanders spent over $550K in 2025 campaign funds on private jets, filings show

Campaign finance disclosures show Sen. Bernie Sanders used numerous private jet services for private flights while he and AOC crisscrossed the country on their 'Fight Oligarchy' tour.

As the trade deadline nears, a history-based look at how this NBA season may end

The NBA season is heating up with the trade deadline on Thursday and the All-Star Game on February 15

CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool

The CIA is ending the publication of its popular World Factbook reference manual

NY subway hearing erupts as MTA boss snaps ‘shut up’ amid grilling over guards letting fare-jumpers walk

MTA budget hearing erupts as lawmakers clash over $35M security guard contract amid fare evasion crisis, with officials shouting over guard effectiveness.

Democrats say Clintons' agreement to testify undercuts subpoena push, won't bring new Epstein answers

House Democrats praised Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton for their decision to comply with congressional subpoenas, despite doubts the pair would reveal new information on Jeffrey Epstein.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt slams Big Tech for sextortion, threats to children while calling for key internet reform

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt joins grieving parents on Capitol Hill to demand tech accountability, backing legislation to repeal Section 230 protections.

Baltimore's progressive mayor calls reporter 'racist' in heated exchange over luxury taxpayer vehicle

Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott faces backlash over $163K taxpayer-funded Jeep, responds by calling critics racist in heated exchange with reporter.

Hochul primary challenger picks democratic socialist, once arrested for harassment, as running mate

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado picks Democratic Socialist India Walton as running mate in battle against Gov. Kathy Hochul in Democratic primary.

Georgia GOP Rep Barry Loudermilk to retire, adding to wave of House exits

Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced he won't seek re-election, joining growing wave of Republican retirements from Congress ahead of next election cycle.

Jesse Jackson Jr. pitches redemption in bid for old House seat years after conviction

Jesse Jackson Jr. has launched a spirited primary bid for his old U.S. House seat

New Jersey Democrats pick from crowded field in special election for Sherrill's US House seat

New Jersey Democratic voters are picking their party's candidate to fill a U.S. House seat opened up by Mikie Sherrill's gubernatorial victory

Georgia Republican Barry Loudermilk won't seek reelection to US House

Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk says he won't seek reelection this year

Chinese national who exposed rights abuses is freed from US detention after being granted asylum

Guan Heng, a Chinese asylum seeker who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland, has been released after more than five months in federal detention

11 Democrats running to keep blue-leaning seat in party hands as GOP House majority on the brink

Eleven Democrats compete in New Jersey's 11th District primary Thursday, with the winner facing Republican Joe Hathaway in April's special election.