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Republicans and Democrats jockey for control of Congress, which will set course for Trump’s final two years in office.

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The late 1990s and early 2000s ushered in the Rehnquist federalism revolution, which appeared to place limits on Congress' powers and expand those of the states. Then came Sept. 11, 2001, and the ...

Members from both parties say the legislative branch has descended into a state of dysfunction in the Trump era. Credit...Photo illustration by Derek Brahney Supported by By Robert Draper Robert ...

WASHINGTON — A wave of tragic deaths, illnesses and absences in Congress is fueling calls for major reforms — such as basic fitness-for-office standards and transparency requirements for lawmakers who ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at a news conference on July 21, 2026, in the Capitol. As 2025 neared its end, House Speaker ...

For years, Democrats and Republicans have proposed bills to address the greatest threats posed by artificial intelligence. Many remain stymied by political disputes. By Tony Romm Dustin Volz and ...