42 h. ago Lawmakers return to Washington with a familiar budget deadline looming

Lawmakers return to Washington with a familiar budget deadline looming  Spectrum News

Society

45 h. ago Tick tock: Congress has 14 legislative days to stop a government shutdown

Congressional lawmakers return to D.C. with a massive September agenda, including efforts to avoid a government shutdown and a debate on whether to change the rules for confirming nominees.

Politics

4 d. ago In opening win, Washington looked different (good) and familiar (not as good) all at once

In opening win, Washington looked different (good) and familiar (not as good) all at once  On Montlake

Society

8 d. ago In marathon meeting, Trump enjoys a playbook more familiar abroad

In marathon meeting, Trump enjoys a playbook more familiar abroad  The Washington Post

Politics

1 week ago 'Separated from reality': Senate Republicans fume as Dems use Epstein saga to block Trump's agenda

Congressional Democrats and Republicans clashed over transparency surrounding the Epstein files last month, and the issue is set to linger when lawmakers return to Washington next week.

Politics

2 w. ago Some lawmakers return to Juneau with no plans to consider governor’s education policy proposals

Some lawmakers return to Juneau with no plans to consider governor’s education policy proposals  Anchorage Daily News

Politics

2 w. ago With Texas Dems back, Trump urges Legislature: ‘Pass this Map, ASAP’

Following Texas Democratic lawmakers’ return on Monday, President Donald Trump urged the state legislature to move quickly to pass a highly controversial redistricting bill "ASAP."

Politics

2 w. ago Texas Democrats Set to End Walkout Over Redistricting, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass

Democratic lawmakers were expected to return to Texas after fleeing the state for two weeks. Republicans are ready to quickly pass a new congressional map called for by President Trump.

Politics

2 w. ago After evading police and threats, Texas lawmakers prepare their return

After evading police and threats, Texas lawmakers prepare their return  The Washington Post

Events

3 w. ago Column | Democrats return to recruiting older, familiar faces

Column | Democrats return to recruiting older, familiar faces  The Washington Post

Politics

3 w. ago Column | Schumer returns to recruiting practice of older, familiar faces

Column | Schumer returns to recruiting practice of older, familiar faces  The Washington Post

Politics

3 w. ago Top House Republican says Trump 'rightly' took over DC police, demands Bowser, others testify on crime

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer lauded President Donald Trump's decision to take over the Washington, D.C., police and demanded that Mayor Muriel Bowser testify when lawmakers return.

Politics

3 w. ago Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to redistrict 8 seats for GOP if Dem lawmakers don't return to Texas

In a preview clip of Friday's "Ruthless" podcast," Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to create up to eight new seats for his party if Democratic state lawmakers don't return.

Politics

last month Texas GOP threatens to arrest Democratic leaders. And, why 2 NASA missions could end

Texas GOP is threatening to arrest Democratic lawmakers unless they return to vote on redrawing the congressional map. And, two NASA satellite missions that scientists and farmers rely on could end.

Events