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New Illinois Congresswoman: 'Hitler Was Right on One Thing'
Freshman U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois quoted Adolf Hitler in a speech Wednesday outside the U.S. Capitol, comments that drew swift criticism from fellow Republicans.
'Only in America': Warnock's Rise from Poverty to US Senator
Raphael Warnock's roots showed little promise of a future that led to the U.S. Senate.
Warnock Makes History with Senate Win as Dems Near Majority
Democrat Raphael Warnock won one of Georgia's two Senate runoffs Wednesday, becoming the first Black senator in his state's history and putting the Senate majority within the party's reach.
Competing Coalitions Define GA Senate Races
Georgia's Senate runoff elections were a clash of two closely matched coalitions, with Democrat Raphael Warnock edging out his rival in the one-time Republican stronghold.
Jim Jordan Upset at House Rules for Gender-Neutral Language
Some Republican lawmakers are already up in arms about new House code of conduct rules that replace gendered pronouns with gender-neutral language.
A Final Rollback Under Trump Curbs Use of Health Studies
The Environmental Protection Agency has completed one of its last major rollbacks under the Trump administration, changing how it considers evidence of harm from pollutants in a way that opponents say could cripple future public-health regulation.
Loyal Soldier Pence Torn Between Trump, Constitution
He has been President Donald Trump's most loyal soldier, dutifully backing the unpredictable leader through one chaotic situation after another.
Trump Says He'll 'Fight Like Hell' to Hold on to Presidency
With mounting desperation, Donald Trump declared he would "fight like hell" to hold on to the presidency and appealed to Republican lawmakers to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when they convene this week to confirm the Electoral College vote.
Losing GOP Candidate Claims Fiancé Lost Job for Attending COVID-Unsafe NYE Bash at Trump Property
Former GOP candidate George Santos, who lost a congressional race in November, claims his fiancé was fired for attending a COVID-unsafe New Year's Eve bash at Mar-a-Lago... and he blames the New York Times.
Trump, on Tape, Presses Ga. Official to 'Find' Him Votes
President Donald Trump pressured Georgia's Republican secretary of state to "find" enough votes to overturn Joe Biden's win in the state's presidential election.
Biden Flexes Georgia Muscle Alongside GOP in Senate Races
President-elect Joe Biden is going all-in to help Democrats win two Senate runoffs in Georgia that will determine party control in the critical early years of his administration.
More GOP Lawmakers Enlist in Trump Effort to Undo Biden Win
A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets next week.
Biden's Pick to Lead Treasury Made over $7M in Speaking Fees
President-elect Joe Biden's choice to be treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, collected more than $7 million in speaking fees over the past two years from major financial firms and tech giants.
In Georgia, Biden's Presidency Meets Early Defining Moment
Usually it's a president's first midterm election that reorders a White House's political approach and priorities. For President-elect Joe Biden, his most defining congressional election is coming before he takes office.
Texas Judge Dismisses Suit Aimed at Overturning Election
A federal judge on Friday dismissed a last-gasp lawsuit led by a House Republican that aimed to give Vice President Mike Pence the power to overturn the results of the presidential election won by Joe Biden.
GOP Senator Rebukes 'Dangerous Ploy' to Fight Biden Victory
Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska has issued a pointed rebuke of GOP attempts to object Jan. 6 to the Electoral College tally of the presidential election, warning colleagues against a "dangerous ploy."
Missouri Senator to Contest Biden's Electoral College Win
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said he'll raise objections next week when Congress meets to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the election, forcing House and Senate votes that are likely to delay but not alter the final certification of Biden's win.
Senator Mike Lee Attacks Trans Kids Who Play Sports
Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) has baselessly claimed that transgender children who play sports pose a "deliberate, sadistic effort" to "harm girls."
Biden Warns of Trump Officials' 'Roadblocks' to Transition
President-elect Joe Biden is warning of massive damage done to the national security apparatus by the Trump administration and "roadblocks" in communication between agency officials and his transition team that could undermine Americans' security.
Move to Disbar Anti-LGBTQ Congressman Matt Gaetz Over His Trump-Thumping Activities
The Trump-thumping, anti-LGBTQ, gay suspect Florida congressman Matt Gaetz is likely not having the happiest of holiday seasons after a petition was filed to disbar him due to his support of the President's election challenges.