House Speaker says libertarian congressman "votes with the Democrats most of the time" after losing to President's Navy SEAL pick....
Xi hosts Russia's leader for energy talks and geopolitical coordination less than a week after welcoming the American president....
Senate advances resolution restricting Trump's authority to strike Iran without congressional approval, with at least one GOP senator breaking ranks....
Vice president steps in for daily press duties, an unusual move that puts him front and center with reporters after Rubio's briefings drew bipartisan praise....
Lawmakers introduce more than a dozen bills after government employees and executives allegedly profited from betting on information they knew first....
Two dozen lawmakers say hate speech once considered shocking has become routine in constituent contacts, social media, and political discourse....
Former Bernie staffers divide over whether confrontation or coalition-building wins the left its first presidency....
Senator who voted to convict Trump finishes third as president systematically removes Republicans who crossed him....
Lawmakers removed federal requirements that would have driven up home prices in legislation meant to make housing more affordable....
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi used newly formed proxy group to direct followers to kill the American president....