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Rand Paul released his annual "Festivus Report," highlighting what he calls wasteful government spending, including payments to dead people.

‘Festivus Report’ finds hundreds of billions in government waste

The New York Times published an op-ed by the Hamas-appointed Gaza mayor. He said no sane person could engage in such destruction.

New York Times criticized for op-ed written by Hamas-appointed mayor

Congress doesn't work a full week in Washington — they rarely work a full four days, and it's usually closer to 3.5 days a week in D.C.

Congress consistently works 3 to 4 days a week in Washington

2023 included 19 ballots to elect two speakers, an expulsion and the start of an impeachment inquiry. Only 20 bills were signed into law.

House Republicans year in review — least productive Congress in 50+ years

A judge has put a hold on the removal of a Confederate statue from Arlington National Cemetery; Arlington's history will remain either way.

Removing the Confederate statue won’t change Arlington’s complicated history

Negotiators have made progress on a deal to get a foreign aid package finalized, but it doesn't look like it'll be finished this year.

Senate could leave Washington without deal for Ukraine, Israel, border

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied that he helped Hunter Biden defy a subpoena by hosting a press conference when he was supposed to be deposed.

Eric Swalwell denies helping Hunter Biden defy subpoena

President Biden is making concessions on border security policy in order to get Republicans on board with a $110 billion foreign aid package.

$110 billion foreign aid package with border security has support of moderates

Congress tried to pass provisions in the NDAA that would have released government secrets about aliens, but only approved a reduced version.

Congress scraps provision to declassify information about UFOs, aliens

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said "our endorsements will be earned" when he called for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire.

UAW to weigh whether Biden calls for Israel-Hamas cease-fire when deciding endorsement

The surge in smuggling of migrants through Mexico by train has led to the closure of rail bridges between Texas and Mexico.

Border Patrol Chiefs have never seen so many migrants turn themselves in

Hunter Biden appeared at the Capitol building Wednesday, Dec. 13, just as he was supposed to appear for a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee.

Hunter Biden defies subpoena hours before impeachment inquiry vote

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Congress and President Biden as lawmakers try to secure a deal to provide more aid.

Zelenskyy told senators expect guerrilla warfare, mass migration if Ukraine loses

Speaker Johnson is expected to hold a vote to officially authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden during the week of Dec. 10.

Biden impeachment inquiry vote expected during busy week for House

Three years into his term, President Biden confirmed nearly the same number of federal judges as Trump at the same point in his first term.

Battle of the bench: Biden nearly even with Trump on judicial confirmations

47 members of Congress are either retiring, seeking another office, or resigning from Congress between now and the 2024 elections.

With dozens of retirements, resignations, the face of Congress is changing quickly

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he'll resign at the end of the year. His fellow Republicans will now have to work with a shrinking majority.

McCarthy resigns, Republican says majority could flip if someone calls out sick

Republicans say they're concerned about organizations doxing people who rioted on Jan. 6, and want to protect their identity.

Speaker Johnson to blur Jan. 6 footage to prevent retaliation

FBI Director Christopher Wray said "sextortion" crimes are bursting into prominence and making teen victims feel trapped.

‘Sextortion’ is a rapidly escalating threat, FBI director says

A House Judiciary report found the FBI interviewed a Catholic priest and choir directing for a memo about "radical traditionalist Catholic" ideology.

FBI interviewed priest, choir director when creating ‘anti-Catholic’ memo

Dave Chappelle visited Capitol Hill Thursday night just hours before his show at the 20,000 seat Capital One arena.

Dave Chappelle asked to write George Santos joke, here’s his response

Sen. Tuberville says he wants to get the military nominees he's been holding for 10 months promoted soon, as the Senate considers a work around.

Tommy Tuberville says military holds could be resolved in about a week

Members of Congress spoke with the parents of dual U.S.-Israeli citizens serving in the Israeli military who are currently held hostage.

‘Hostages out, then we deal with Hamas,’ father of Israeli hostage tells Congress

Congress is trying to pass a funding bill with money for Ukraine, Israel and humanitarian aid, but disagreements on immigration policy are holding it up.

Democrats want legalization for undocumented in exchange for asylum reform

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