Doctor says McConnell did not suffer stroke during freezing episodeA congressional doctor said there was no evidence McConnell had a stroke or seizure after freezing in front of reporters last week.
Congress returns to try to prevent a government shutdownA short-term funding measure to keep government offices fully functioning will dominate the September agenda.
GOP lawmakers reportedly weighing future of party leadershipCurrent Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's health has been top of mind for Republicans following his two public freeze-ups and a dangerous fall.
Sen. McConnell cleared to continue work, Congressional physician saysAttending Congressional physician Dr. Brian Monahan consulted with McConnell and with neurologists, and cleared McConnell to continue working.
New bill in Congress seeks to expand DOJ powers in animal abuse casesThe bill would allow the DOJ to step in and remove animals from harmful environments, as well as seek license suspensions, revocations and penalties.
Top Pentagon official calls UFO hearing 'insulting' to US employeesHe's criticizing much of the testimony from a retired Air Force intelligence officer that energized believers in extraterrestrial life.
UFO hearing: Whistleblower claims US has recovered 'non-human' remainsRetired Maj. David Grusch said the U.S. government has highly secretive information about extraterrestrial life that likely dates back to the 1930s.
Lawmakers call for federal heat protections in workplacesLawmakers want OSHA to create federal protections for workers who may encounter hot conditions, whether indoors or out.
Senate Judiciary approves Supreme Court code of ethics billThe bill was introduced following numerous reports of Supreme Court justices making questionable decisions away from the bench.
Congress considers raising pilot mandatory retirement ageMembers of Congress are also considering other FAA policies, including regulating the size of airline seats.
Rep. Boebert out-fundraised by Democratic challenger FrischRep. Lauren Boebert is losing the fundraising battle to Democratic challenger Adam Frisch in one of the most competitive seats from the last election.
Lawmakers want stronger infant bed regulationsLawmakers say some products that aren't intended as infant sleep products are being marketed to parents, causing safety concerns.
Bipartisan group of Senators push for release of UFO filesA bipartisan group of senators is introducing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would mandate the release of UFO records.
House passes defense spending bill with conservative provisionsRepublicans passed legislation that would fund the military next year, but the historically bipartisan bill had little help from Democrats.
Are credit card rewards at risk? Congress eyes swipe transactionsNew efforts by Congress and small business owners could change the way fees and rewards for consumers work. It could help one side and hurt another.
Uvalde-area Democrat Gutierrez vying for Ted Cruz's Senate seatTexas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez became a vocal advocate for gun control laws following last year's mass school shooting in Uvalde.
Congress takes on professional golf, 'sportswashing'The PGA Tour's pending partnership with Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf will undergo intense Congressional scrutiny this week.
Senate report blasts FBI, DHS for not acting on Jan. 6 intelSenate Democrats say it was not a failure to obtain intel, but rather a failure to act on it that led to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.
Backers of Rep. George Santos' $500K bond revealedNew York Rep. George Santos was indicted earlier this year on 13 federal charges.
Sen. Sanders launches investigation into Amazon's workplace practicesAmazon received multiple citations for failing to address workplace hazards earlier this year. The company is appealing.
House passes bill to stop gas stove regulationsThe debate on whether gas stoves should face stricter regulations made it to the House floor Tuesday.
Several Democrats sign on to overturn Biden's student loan relief planWhile progressives have pushed for student debt forgiveness, the measure is met with lukewarm support among moderate Democrats.
What is next for debt limit billThe Senate and President Biden have just days to finalize a bill to lift the debt ceiling and avoid default.
White House confident Congress will pass debt limit agreementThe House is expected to vote to increase the debt limit on Wednesday, but there is pushback on both sides of the aisle.
Seniors concerned about Social Security amid debt limit uncertaintyAmid political back-and-forth over the debt limit, Scripps News spoke with retirees who are concerned about the future of their Social Security check.
Opponents on both sides of aisle to vote against debt limit agreementThe agreement will need to get 218 votes in order to pass the House of Representatives and head to the Senate.
Biden administration offers support for GOP-led fentanyl billThe House passed a bill with bipartisan support that would put fentanyl on the same level as heroin under the Controlled Substances Act.
Congress going home for Memorial Day weekend amid debt limit crisisHouse leadership told lawmakers that they should be ready to return within 24 hours if a deal on the debt limit is reached.
COVID-fighting programs at risk due to debt disagreementsRepublicans want to cut costs promised to help fight COVID now that the pandemic is over, but it's only a fraction of the $31.4 trillion debt limit.
Congress debates Biden administration's gas stove energy proposalRepublican lawmakers argue that a proposal to limit gas stove emissions goes too far, but others say new standards are needed.
