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Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff intends to put an indefinite hold on Ed Martin's nomination to be the top prosecutor in Washington, D.C.

President Trump has signed a string of executive orders in recent weeks targeting some of the nation's most prominent law firms.

The Trump administration is finalizing plans for investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle.

House Speaker Mike Johnson called the outcome "disappointing," adding that a "handful of Republicans joined with all the Democrats to take down a rule -- that's rarely done."

Lt. Gen. Dan Caine told senators in his confirmation hearing on Tuesday that he believes President Trump was speaking about someone else when telling stories of Caine's loyalty.

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday and said he would continue speaking "for as long as I am physically able.

The most expensive judicial election in American history comes to an end Tuesday evening in Wisconsin.

Employees of the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began getting dismissal notices in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people.

The Florida contests, along with an election for Wisconsin Supreme Court also being held on Tuesday, mark the first elections since Mr. Trump returned to office.

Oliver Stone's 1991 film "JFK" portrayed President John F. Kennedy's assassination as the work of a shadowy government conspiracy.