Susan Davis
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A shrewd political strategist, California Rep. Nancy Pelosi has had an unprecedented career in Congress. First elected in 1987, Pelosi became one of the most effective leaders of the Democratic Party. -
President Trump has shown no deference to Congress in his early days in office, and leaders on Capitol Hill seem willing to cede him more power. -
The Trump administration has shuttered, fired or targeted for resignation individuals, offices and agencies that could serve as a check on President Trump. Supporters say that is exactly the point. -
Over the weekend, House Republicans unveiled a 99-page plan to keep the federal government running through September. Congress needs to approve a spending bill by Friday or face another shutdown.
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The Kentucky Republican has served more than 40 years in the chamber, and became one of the most consequential and divisive legislators in recent history. -
Lawmakers sought to dispel Kremlin talking points echoed by the president that Ukraine was responsible for the war with Russia. But they said Trump should be given room to negotiate. -
Six of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Some will face easier paths than others.
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President-elect Donald Trump and his newest top-lieutenant, Elon Musk, have sent Washington scrambling to avoid a government shutdown, even before Trump takes office. -
If the Senate puts up a fight against President-elect Trump's demand for recess appointments, could Trump force Congress to adjourn and ram his nominees through anyway? -
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — a former presidential candidate who has a history of spreading conspiracy theories, including about vaccines — is poised to have a key health role in the Trump administration.
