Congress

Many members of the House skipped holding large, public events while out of Washington this week. But the Republicans who did hold town halls back home got an earful.

The House’s sweeping budget plan to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda could result in steep cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, putting a key group of Republicans in a politically difficult position ahead of a potential vote next week in the narrowly divided chamber.

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump.

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., questioned the citizenship status of an elected county official in New York during a discussion about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a public meeting Tuesday.

In a letter to congressional leaders obtained by NBC News, music stars like Aerosmith, Barbra Streisand, Céline Dion, Gloria Estefan, James Taylor, Jelly Roll, Lil Jon, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Mariah Carey argue they are missing out on potentially billions of dollars of royalties they feel they are entitled to and want radio stations to pay them.

Congressman John Larson appears to have had a medical episode while on the House floor Monday afternoon. In a statement, Larson said he had a “complex partial seizure” which caused a momentary pause in his speech. He had tests administered by the House attending physician out of an abundance of caution. A spokesperson said Larson likely had an adverse reaction...

President Trump announced Sunday night on his Truth Social site that the government would stop minting the one-cent coin to cut costs.

Though the timing is uncertain on when any of these proposals could surface, it could be as early as this spring.

In an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., said Republicans “should not count on” having Democratic votes to fund the government.

The current stopgap measure lasts through March 14. After that, without congressional action, there would be a partial government shutdown.

A spokesman for McConnell said the 82-year-old senator is “fine” and using a wheelchair “purely as a precautionary measure.”

Republicans voted together to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health secretary nomination, while Democrats were opposed at a committee vote Tuesday morning.

Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, said Monday he’s placing a “blanket hold” on President Donald Trump’s nominees for the State Department, slowing down his hopes of quickly installing personnel in key positions.

GOP Rep. Rich McCormick suggested some children should be working instead of receiving free lunch.

In light of President Donald Trump’s executive action declaring that there are only two genders, Congress’ first openly transgender Congresswoman Sarah McBride reacts.

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who is known for his ultra-casual style, wore a hoodie and gym shorts to the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine expected to appoint Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to Vance’s Senate seat

The heated exchange took place during a discussion of civil rights and transgender rights at a House Oversight Committee meeting.

The House passed legislation Tuesday that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at schools and institutions receiving federal funds.

Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee he should be the next secretary of defense.