‘A fierce advocate for the causes he believed in’: Local politicians react to...
Local politicians are reacting to the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress. Graham died at 71 after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said....
View ArticleSen. Darline Graham, US Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff for US Senate...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman have advanced to a runoff in South Carolina’s special Republican primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate, one...
View ArticleDemocrats begin probe into prosecution linked to Reflecting Pool
The ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, has announced an investigation into the Trump administration’s prosecution of a former Olympian who was accused of...
View ArticleMcConnell says he’s been discharged from rehab center and will continue...
(CNN) — Sen. Mitch McConnell said on Thursday that he has been discharged from the rehabilitation center where he had been recovering after a fall and will continue to recover at home. “Earlier today,...
View ArticleVirginia primary sets stage for competitive midterm elections
For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill. The Virginia primary had light voter turnout, but it sets up midterm elections...
View ArticleBeyer squashes challengers, GOP newcomers prevail in Va. primary ahead of...
Follow WTOP’s team coverage of Election 2026 online, on air at 103.5 FM or on the WTOP News app. See live results. A flurry of nominees for U.S. Congress claimed victory shortly after polls closed...
View ArticleVirginians head to primary polls that could impact balance of power in Congress
Virginians are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in an unusually timed primary election that could ultimately help shape the balance of power in Congress. The polls opened at 6 a.m....
View ArticleHouse again passes a resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and...
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House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump’s...
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., leaves the chamber as members debate a series of measures including a continuing resolution to fund the government and a spending package for the Iran war, at...
View ArticleNew GOP bill that would block DC from raising taxes taken up by House panel
House lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a Republican bill that would block D.C. from raising taxes or fees without approval from Congress. The bill is sponsored by Rep. James Comer, a Kentucky Republican...
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House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election...
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and GOP leaders depart after meeting with reporters as he tries to advance a spending package for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump's push for...
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Mark Warner says he’ll vote against Trump pick Jay Clayton as DNI
Watch Video: Sen. Mark Warner says Middle East bases are “on and off under attack” since Iran war began Washington — Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia said Sunday that he’ll vote against...
View ArticleSen. Lindsey Graham’s memorial services set for later this month
(WASHINGTON) — The late Sen. Lindsey Graham will be honored later this month with separate services in Washington, D.C. and South Carolina, after the Republican died unexpectedly on July 11. Graham’s...
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Former federal workers, lawmakers, mark a year after DOGE purge
For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill. Members of Congress joined former federal employees outside the U.S. Capitol on...
View ArticleBlanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confronted skeptical questions at a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday about the creation of a fund to compensate President Donald Trump’s...
View ArticleSen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, medical examiner says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, died after a tear in his...
View Article‘A fierce advocate for the causes he believed in’: Local politicians react to...
Local politicians are reacting to the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress. Related stories From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham’s long,...
View ArticleVa. and Md. senators press Trump administration for ‘basic’ DC golf course plans
President Donald Trump’s administration has yet to provide “basic details” about its plans to redevelop the golf course in D.C.’s East Potomac Park, senators from Maryland and Virginia said in a new...
View ArticleSen. McConnell is ‘continuing his recovery,’ but details are scarce after a...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Staff for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell said last week that the senator is “continuing his recovery” in a hospital while the Senate is out of session. But his office has released no...
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House GOP deadlocks over Trump’s demands, sending lawmakers home early
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks with reporters as he walks to his office following a vote at the Capitol, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) Speaker of...
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