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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said he spoke with Vivek Ramaswamy about the "impossible" situation he is currently facing, as the GOP still only has a thin majority in the House.

A list of priorities was attached to the must-pass government funding bill, but Sen. Josh Hawley's radiation bill was ultimately left out.

It would be political malpractice for Republicans to follow the Left down its self-destructive path and burn through their newfound goodwill.

Democrats elected Rep. Gerry Connolly, 74, as the next ranking member of the House Oversight Committee instead of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 35.

House members said they were assured that there is no "imminent threat" posed by the drones and that most sightings are likely just manned aircraft or stars.

The release of the spending text opens the 72-hour review period before GOP leaders could bring the continuing resolution to the House floor for a vote.

Outgoing President Joe Biden is now calling for a ban on stock trading by members of Congress.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) responded to reports he was a top contender to become Trump's next FEMA director, which would have created an open House seat.

The Midnight Rules Relief Act would allow lawmakers to undo the regulations submitted in Biden's final year in office more quickly.

Many conservative lawmakers are criticizing Johnson for what they call an omnibus spending bill in disguise -- something the speaker has vowed not to do.