Treasury Department complies with court order to hand Trump's tax returns over to House committee

The Supreme Court last week rejected Trump’s request for an order that would have prevented the Treasury from giving six years of tax returns for Trump and some of his businesses to the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee.

Hakeem Jeffries unanimously elected to lead House Democrats

Hakeem Jeffries is replacing long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and will be the first Black person to lead a major party in Congress.

Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill

The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.

Biden, Democrats push for semi-automatic weapons ban

President Joe Biden wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns. In July, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to revive a 1990s-era ban on certain semi-automatic guns.

Mary Peltola becomes 1st Alaska Native in Congress

Mary Peltola, who is Yup’ik, defeated Republicans including Sarah Palin for the House seat to become the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress.

Supreme Court greenlights handover of Trump's tax returns to Congress

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.

Live midterm election results: Key U.S. House races

Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was up for election this midterm election, as they are every two years. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.

Nancy Pelosi won't seek leadership role; plans to stay in Congress

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.

Senate advances same-sex, interracial marriage bill with 12 GOP votes

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.

Donald Trump is running for president again in 2024

On the heels of disappointing midterm results for the GOP, Trump is continuing to move forward with the launch of his third presidential bid.

DeSantis would beat Trump in 2024 Texas primary, according to poll of Republicans

The survey from the Republican Party of Texas found Texans likely to participate in the 2024 Texas Republican primary prefer the governor of Florida to the former president.

'Did not end well': Pence's new memoir details split with Trump

In his new memoir, former Vice President Mike Pence blames Donald Trump for endangering his family “and all those serving at the Capitol” on Jan. 6, 2021.

Live midterm election results: Key races for governor around the U.S.

Voters in 36 states are casting ballots for governor in the 2022 midterm elections. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.

Congress faces leaders in flux, big to-do list post-election

Congress is returning to an extremely volatile post-election landscape, with control of the House still undecided, party leadership in flux and a potentially consequential lame-duck session with legislation on gay marriage, Ukraine and government funding.

Live midterm election results: Key U.S. Senate races

In 2022, a total of 35 U.S. Senate seats are up for election. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.