Mississippi US Senate seat flips as Scott Colom tops incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith

Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction.

Democrats win House and Senate - what this means for Trump's final two years

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office. 

Sherrod Brown defeats Jon Husted in Ohio Senate race

Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio’s special Senate election, returning to Washington after losing his seat in 2024.

Ohio's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted

Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.

Senator Mitch McConnell breaks silence: 'Mild pneumonia' developed after fall

Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a diagnosis of mild pneumonia, providing the first public explanation for his condition after weeks of speculation.

Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law

Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.

Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week

Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.

Here's how long the government shutdown could go on

This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.

Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

Trump administration aims to make US citizenship test more difficult

The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.

Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November

Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.

Congressional leaders strike deal to punt government shutdown deadlines

Congressional leaders have reached a deal for a short-term federal funding extension until early March, a source familiar told Fox News Digital, assuaging fears of a partial government shutdown at the end of next week.

Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan

The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.

Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital, cites clinical depression

U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.

Senate to vote next week on protecting abortion rights

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls the abortion rights vote "one of the most important" saying in part "it deals with one of the most difficult decisions a woman has to make in her life.”