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Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after fall that led to an extended medical absence
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Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after fall that led to an extended medical absence

Jason Breslow | Sep 14, 2026, 10:36 PM UTC
McConnell spent weeks in recovery before explaining he was "briefly unconscious" following the fall that sent him to the hospital and a weeks-long recovery process.
Congress averts a government shutdown ahead of the midterms
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Congress averts a government shutdown ahead of the midterms
Sam Gringlas | Sep 1, 2026, 6:06 PM UTC
ICE says it has enough body cameras now, after series of deadly shootings
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ICE says it has enough body cameras now, after series of deadly shootings
Ximena Bustillo | Sep 1, 2026, 5:52 PM UTC
How Democrats in Congress are preparing for Trump midterm election interference
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How Democrats in Congress are preparing for Trump midterm election interference
Eric McDaniel | Aug 28, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
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Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
Eric McDaniel | Aug 17, 2026, 7:53 PM UTC
In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders
In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders
The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.
Elena Moore | Aug 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
The Senate confirmed Blanche by a 50-49 vote early Saturday morning, elevating President Trump's former personal lawyer to head the Justice Department.
Anna Yukhananov | Aug 8, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review
Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review
A federal appeals court says above-ground construction cannot continue without approval from Congress, siding with historic preservation advocates.
Rachel Treisman | Aug 7, 2026, 6:10 PM UTC
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham
The bill is meant to stifle Russia's economy by allowing for tough new tariffs against major importers of Russian energy. The legislation was led by Lindsey Graham before his unexpected death in July.
Claudia Grisales | Aug 7, 2026, 5:33 PM UTC
Who or what is 'taking a step back from visibility'? The quiz knows
Who or what is 'taking a step back from visibility'? The quiz knows
Plus, if you know what "TMZ" stands for, you'll get at least on question right this week!
Holly J. Morris | Aug 7, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC