NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers — now more than 1 in 10 current members — who have announced plans to retire or run for a different office in 2026.

Rep. Andy Barr, who announced support from more than 100 members of Congress, is aiming to project strength in a rancorous GOP race to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell.

Senate leaders are nearing a deal to pass a package of five appropriations bills that would fund most of the federal government through fiscal year 2026, which has the potential to largely take

The Senate confirmed former Rep. Anthony D’Esposito to serve as inspector general for the Department of Labor late Thursday — as Democrats quietly speculate he might have his eye on a return

Senate Republicans are aiming to move forward on a new package of funding bills before leaving for the holidays, with just weeks to go before the next deadline to avoid another shutdown.

House Republicans released proposed legislation late Friday that would not extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax subsidies.

The Senate is taking final votes to pass an annual military policy bill that will authorize $901 billion in defense programs

The Senate passed the annual defense policy bill, sending it to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.

The legislation authorizes $900 billion for the Pentagon, provides a pay raise for troops, and has some measures to reassert congressional oversight.

Included in the colossal, 3,000-plus page package are provisions that would end longstanding war powers authorizations and require the Pentagon to release unedited footage of boat strikes.

Congressional Republicans have sent lawmakers home for the holidays without voting to address the Obamacare subsidies cliff that will hit millions of Americans on New Year’s Day — infuriating some of their own rank and file.