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Top generals who oversaw the evacuation from Afghanistan testified as to what happened during the proceedings.

General doesn’t know how many Americans were left in Afghanistan

The House Judiciary Committee is seeking information about the brothers of Jose Antonio Ibarra, the man accused of killing Laken Riley.

House Judiciary seeks information on the brothers of Laken Riley’s alleged killer

There are two discharge petitions in the House, both of which would bring a foreign aid package to the floor for a vote.

House has competing petitions to vote on foreign aid despite Johnson opposition

A report found AI could pose an existential threat to humanity. Members of Congress say there are hurdles to creating effective regulations.

Senate chairman says Congress ‘hardly up to the challenge’ of regulating AI

Special counsel Hur testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee about his investigation into Biden's handling of classified docs.

Special counsel Hur says classified docs report doesn’t exonerate Biden

Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., is defending the inaccurate story she told about a human trafficking victim during her SOTU rebuttal.

Britt defends story of trafficking victim that contained inaccuracies

George Santos could pay himself a candidate salary. The candidate salary is meant to help low- to middle-income Americans run for office.

George Santos could pay himself $87k yearly rate to run for Congress again

Congress is working to address transnational repression which is when foreign governments stalk, intimidate, or assault people in the US.

Congress seeks to stop foreign leaders trying to silence people in US

Congress hasn't had an approval rating above 40% since 2005. But like the public, members don't give themselves high marks either.

Congress has a 12% approval rating; members are not happy with it either

Senate Democrats are interested in making another attempt at eliminating the filibuster now that two of their party's opponents are retiring.

Democrats eye another push to eliminate filibuster with Sinema, Manchin gone

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, won't seek reelection, giving Republicans a chance to flip an open seat.

Sinema exit will make it even harder for Democrats to hold Senate majority

The House Oversight Committee initiated an investigation into Vice President Kamala Harris's border-related initiatives, focusing on her role in addressing the root causes of migration from Latin America.

Democrats, Republicans want answers about outside influence on US Trade Rep

Congress released spending bills that cover about 30% of the government. It needs to pass them by Friday, March 8 to avoid a partial shutdown.

Congress releases spending packages to last through Sept., avoid partial shutdown

The Supreme Court overturned a ruling by Colorado's Supreme Court which stated Donald Trump cannot appear on the primary ballot.

Supreme Court unanimously rules that Trump can remain on presidential ballot

RFK Stadium lost its last team in 2017 and is set to be demolished. Congress wants to give D.C. government the power to revitalize the area.

Congress considers giving rusting RFK Stadium campus to DC for revitalization

Plastic is in the air, clouds, bottom of the ocean and everywhere in between. Congress wants to address the plastic problem.

Plastic is in blood, breast milk and vital organs – Congress wants to get it out

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is stepping down from his position. Republicans are praising his impact on the federal judiciary.

Senate Republicans praise McConnell for impact on federal judiciary

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced he will step down from his position in November. There are multiple potential candidates.

Here’s who could replace Mitch McConnell as Senate’s top Republican

American chips and semiconductors are being found in Russian missiles and other technology used to kill Ukrainians.

American tech is still being found in Russian weapons used in Ukraine

The Supreme Court heard two cases that could change how social media companies moderate content whether they can block some users altogether.

SCOTUS hears arguments in landmark case on Texas, Florida social media laws

Biden is considering an executive order that would restrict immigrants ability to apply for asylum if they cross the border illegally.

Biden weighs border executive order as immigration approval rating hits 28%

As the WHO develops a legally binding pandemic treaty, senators say it could severely undermine U.S. intellectual property.

Senators say WHO pandemic treaty could destroy innovation ecosystem

James Biden spent hours testifying before the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees as part of the impeachment inquiry into his brother.

James Biden says Joe Biden didn’t know source of funds used to repay loan

There will be a partial shutdown if Congress fails to act by March 1 and a total shutdown if members don't pass funding by March 8.

Government shutdown just over a week away if Congress fails to act