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Opinion: Remembering Barney Frank, trailblazing public servant
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Opinion: Remembering Barney Frank, trailblazing public servant

Scott Simon | May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Mass. congressman Barney Frank was the first House member to come out as gay and was instrumental in Wall Street reforms after the Great Recession. He died this week at the age of 86.
Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security
Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security
Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 30, 2026, 5:36 PM UTC
With no deal on reforms, Congress passes stopgap plan for controversial spy tool
With no deal on reforms, Congress passes stopgap plan for controversial spy tool
With lawmakers unable to find consensus on a set of reforms sought by privacy advocates, Congress voted for the second time this month on a temporary extension to keep the FISA 702 program running.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 29, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
King Charles argues for stronger cooperation in speech to a joint meeting of Congress
King Charles argues for stronger cooperation in speech to a joint meeting of Congress
"The challenges we face are too great for any one nation to bear alone," King Charles told lawmakers Tuesday as part of a visit to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence from Great Britain.
Danielle Kurtzleben , Elena Moore | Apr 28, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers
After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers
With an April 30 deadline fast approaching, Johnson unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial surveillance program known as FISA 702.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 24, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, facing possible expulsion, resigns
Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, facing possible expulsion, resigns
The Florida Democrat faced a potential expulsion vote in the House as she prepares for a federal trial on allegations that she stole disaster funds and used some of the money to finance her campaign.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 21, 2026, 7:13 PM UTC
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