Elizabeth Elkind

Senate 12 hours ago

How closed-door negotiations and a guarantee ended longest government shutdown on record

Whether the shutdown would actually end remained an open question for much of its duration, but increasing pressure, and a realization that Republicans weren't folding, forced Democrats' hand.

House Of Representatives 14 hours ago

GOP unity shattered by controversial measure in government shutdown bill

House and Senate Republicans are at odds over a provision in the federal funding bill that would allow senators to sue over Arctic Frost.

Politics 1 day ago

Democrat civil war erupts after moderate accuses progressive of undermining 'free and fair elections'

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez filed a privileged resolution to rebuke Rep. Jesus "Chuy" García for his late withdrawal from re-election that cleared a path for his chief of staff to run.

Democratic Party 1 day ago

Progressive Democrats turn on party leadership after government shutdown ends without healthcare guarantees

Progressive Democrats criticized the party leadership after the government shutdown ended without healthcare guarantees, exposing a deep rift ahead of the midterm elections.

House Of Representatives 1 day ago

From carpools to motorcycles, House lawmakers overcome air travel chaos to end shutdown

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended after House representatives raced to Washington, with some lawmakers carpooling and riding motorcycles to cast votes.

House Of Representatives 2 days ago

Congress sends bill ending longest government shutdown in history to Trump's desk

The House of Representatives passed the Senate's bipartisan compromise to end the longest government shutdown in history on Wednesday night.

House of Representatives Democrats 2 days ago

House Democrat accuses fellow Dem of violating a 'free and fair election' in stunning public move

A House Democrat filed a privileged resolution condemning Rep. Jesus García for allegedly orchestrating a chief of staff's campaign entry before his withdrawal.

Congress 2 days ago

Dems pull out all the stops to keep Obamacare subsidies fight alive after vote to reopen government

Democrats plan long-shot discharge petition for Obamacare subsidies as House GOP Leader Steve Scalise calls the COVID-era credits wasteful.

House Of Representatives 2 days ago

Longest government shutdown in history nears likely end as House moves on funding bill

A compromise federal funding bill extending spending through Jan. 30 heads to a House vote Wednesday, potentially ending the 43-day government shutdown.

House Of Representatives 2 days ago

Scalise reveals post-shutdown GOP battle plan as House readies for intense new schedule

The House of Representatives is expected to come back into session next week with a busy schedule working day and night.

House Of Representatives 2 days ago

Bill to end government shutdown survives key hurdle before House-wide vote

The House is set to vote Wednesday on ending the government shutdown after the funding bill clears a key committee hurdle.

House Of Representatives 3 days ago

Republican erupts at Democrat during shutdown hearing: 'My people aren't getting paid thanks to you'

Tensions erupted at a House Rules Committee hearing as lawmakers debated funding legislation amid disputes over enhanced Obamacare subsidies and government shutdown blame.

House Of Representatives 3 days ago

Likely end of government shutdown in sight as House lawmakers poised to clear final hurdles

The House moves to end the historic 42-day government shutdown as the Rules Committee prepares to vote on Senate funding bill.

House Of Representatives 3 days ago

Top House committee chairman reveals he won't seek re-election in 2026

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington told Fox News Digital he is not seeking re-election in 2026.

Senate 4 days ago

Senate ends 41-day government shutdown stalemate, sends bipartisan deal to House

Senate passes bipartisan funding package to reopen government through January 2026, with Speaker Mike Johnson planning House vote by Wednesday to end shutdown.

Republicans 4 days ago

Mike Johnson eyes Wednesday vote with end of government shutdown in sight

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

Congress 4 days ago

House conservative leader gives blessing to Senate shutdown deal, with 'one caveat'

House Freedom Caucus leader Andy Harris tentatively backs the Senate's government shutdown deal but warns the hemp provision could kill his support for the bipartisan legislation.

House Of Representatives 4 days ago

Johnson orders lawmakers back to DC 'right now' as shutdown sparks travel chaos

Speaker Mike Johnson cited the ongoing chaos at U.S. airports in a stark warning to House lawmakers on both sides Monday.

House Of Representatives 4 days ago

Johnson takes victory lap in first comments after Senate shutdown deal: 'Vindicated'

Speaker Mike Johnson sounded off to Fox News Digital after the Senate broke its impasse on the government shutdown.

Zohran Mamdani November 7

House GOP civil war ignites over 'ludicrous' bill to defund NYC while Mamdani is mayor

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is criticizing a fellow House Republican's push to defund New York City in the wake of Zohran Mamdani's electoral victory.

Senate November 7

'Twisted irony': Democrats risk betraying their own pet issues with government shutdown gamble

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Democrats block government funding that would restore food stamps and federal programs in exchange for healthcare subsidies.

Politics November 7

House Democrat sides with Trump officials on air traffic cuts amid shutdown chaos

A Democratic lawmaker is supporting the Trump administration's flight reduction plan amid the government shutdown, citing safety concerns as air traffic controllers work without pay.

Prince Andrew November 6

Ex-Prince Andrew asked to testify by House Democrats in ongoing Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Congress seeks testimony from the former Prince Andrew in a Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Democratic lawmakers request questioning about royal's ties to late financier.

Politics November 6

Mamdani slammed for jetting to 'luxury resort' for Puerto Rico conference during shutdown

Republican congressman Mike Lawler slams NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for attending an event at a luxury hotel in Puerto Rico days after election victory.

House Of Representatives November 6

Mike Johnson shoots down Obamacare vote guarantee after Thune floats compromise in Senate

Speaker Mike Johnson is not promising a vote on extending Obamacare credits that were enhanced during COVID-19, even as the Senate weighs its own vote on the issue to end the shutdown.

House Of Representatives November 6

New MAMDANI Act would block federal funds to NYC after socialist's inauguration

GOP Rep. Buddy Carter introduced the MAMDANI Act to block federal funding to New York City while socialist Zohran Mamdani serves as mayor after his election victory.

Politics November 6

Nancy Pelosi will not seek re-election, ending decades-long House career

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not seek re-election, ending her decades-long career as a Democratic lawmaker in Washington, D.C.

House of Representatives Democrats November 6

Democrats see mandate after 2025 wins — Republicans say it's a mirage

House control battle heats up as Democrats celebrate 2025 wins, while Republicans remain confident about keeping majority in the midterm elections.

Politics November 6

House conservatives back new funding deal to end shutdown, reject 'wasteful' Obamacare subsidies

Some House Republicans are backing a funding bill extension to January 2026 as the government shutdown enters its 37th day.

House Of Representatives November 5

Vulnerable House Dem criticizes 'extreme' left in shocking 2026 announcement

Rep. Jared Golden, a moderate Democrat, is not running for re-election in 2026, he announced on Wednesday.