Biden says 'everybody is frustrated' as Dems battle over infrastructure, spending bills

As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”

Biden signs stopgap bill to avert government shutdown

President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.

DHS issues new rules that limit arrests, deportation of migrants

The Biden administration on Thursday announced new rules that require authorities to only pursue migrants who recently crossed into the country without permission or are deemed to pose a threat to public safety.

House prepares for clash over $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill

Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays

‘Toxic effects’: Senators grill Facebook rep at hearing on social media harm to children

Facebook's global head of Security Antigone Davis faced a grilling Thursday by the Senate Commerce Committee in a hearing on social media and its effects on the mental health of children.

Houston mayor 'turning the tables' on fired Housing Director

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner fighting back against a lingering allegation he improperly pushed a multi-million-dollar city housing deal that benefits his long-time friend and law partner.

What happens when the government shuts down?

A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.

Senate GOP blocks borrowing bill aimed at averting government shutdown

It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.

Texas' two new congressional districts added to Houston and Austin in proposed redistricting map

Texas lawmakers on Monday released their first draft of a new congressional map for the next decade that includes two new districts in Austin and Houston — metropolitan areas with diverse populations that fueled much of the state's population growth over the past 10 years.