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From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.

From the razor-thin battle for control of the U.S. House and Senate to California's races for governor, LA mayor, and county sheriff, we are tracking every vote live.

North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured.

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.

Rep. Eric Swalwell is dropping out of the race for California Governor.

Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.

President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.

Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.

Some residents called Bondi’s remarks about crime in Culver City an insult and a deflection, arguing the focus should have remained on the Epstein files.

A former congressional aide is accused of stealing 240 government cellphones worth $150K and selling them at a pawn shop. Here’s what we know.

Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.

The House and Senate have both approved a bill requiring the release of Epstein files, sending the measure to Trump despite his earlier opposition.

House Speaker Mike Johnson expects a Wednesday vote to end the government shutdown as GOP lawmakers rush back to Washington, D.C. for a critical session.

The Senate took an initial step Sunday night toward ending the 40-day government shutdown, advancing a procedural vote backed by a small group of moderate Democrats who agreed to move forward.

The Senate voted 60-40 to advance legislation to end the government shutdown, despite lacking a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, which angered many Democrats.

Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will retire from Congress, ending speculation that one of the most powerful women in American politics would seek another term.

This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.