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Our national debt is currently at more than $33 trillion and the number keeps going up. It is past time for Congress to take charge of this growing threat to our national security.

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley and Senate colleagues this week called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to advance permanent, comprehensive pay reform for wildland firefighters in Oregon

Rep. Eric Burlison, who voted against removing Kevin McCarthy, wants the next House speaker to focus on passing 12 appropriations bills.

Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersSince the stunning downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), the House GOP’s future has only grown murkier, with the party’s warring factions digging in for a potentially long battle to select a new leader.One thing, however, has gotten clearer with time: booting McCarthy hasn’t solved anything.In fact, it may have created more problems.Last week, eight Republicans decided to remove McCarthy, led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), who argued the speak...

2023 Farm Bill prospects dim with Congress mired in tense partisanship and upheaval...

Aid to Ukraine to fight its war against Russia has languished in Congress since the Continuing Resolution was passed without it.

Senior defense official says Hamas’s brutal attacks show the need to be ready to respond immediately.

The rubbish you’re hearing about long-term interest rates

While lawmakers worked to avert a government shutdown -- talks are ongoing in Washington to come to a longterm deal.

No Speaker of the House has represented Tennessee since the 1930s. Congress members from Memphis and Chattanooga might make good candidates.