This Congress is one of the oldest yet. Most Americans think that’s a problem, a new CNN poll shows

The current Congress is among the oldest in US history — a trend that is expected to accelerate, especially in the Senate.
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Congress can’t term-limit itself — the Supreme Court already said so, twice

Fourteen state legislatures have passed a resolution asking for something Congress could, in theory, hand them for free: term limits on its own members. They aren't asking Congress to pass a law. They ...
The Atlantic

Public Anger Is Rising

For a brief moment last week, Congress started to do something productive. The Senate, after weeks of bickering and fruitless negotiations, unanimously approved legislation to fund most of the ...
CNN

Newly released documents reveal more than $300,000 in taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers

Taxpayers have paid more than $300,000 in confidential sexual harassment settlements on behalf of six former members of the House of Representatives or their offices, according to GOP Rep. Nancy Mace ...
Rolling Stone

The Supreme Court Is Functioning Better Than You Think

Podcast host and reformed GOP political operative Sarah Isgur wants us all to stop worrying so much about the Supreme Court — both liberals enraged over seismic rulings and “stolen seats,” and MAGA ...
The Washington Post

The surprising history of Black representation in Congress

The Supreme Court’s ruling to limit a key part of the landmark Voting Rights Act this week adds a new bend to the winding history of Black representation in Congress, fueling fear from civil rights ...
The Hill

House Republicans flee Congress in record numbers amid growing dysfunction

An unprecedented number of House Republicans are opting to retire or pursue other offices, complicating Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) bid to fend off a potential blue wave in the 2026 midterms and ...
CNBC

$70 billion immigration funding package passes in U.S. House in a win for Speaker Johnson

The House voted 214-212 Tuesday to approve a $70 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection that President Donald Trump had initially said should ...
The New York Times

What’s the Matter With Congress?

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King Charles Hails U.K.-U.S. Bond as 'More Important' Than Ever But Splits From Trump on Key Issues

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The Conversation

US territories have a voice in Congress but no vote – here’s why

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, millions of Americans who live outside the 50 states are excluded from full participation in its democracy. Roughly 3.6 million residents of U.S.