The Latest Breaking News from Mike Thompson

During President Trump's State of the Union, Congressman Mike Thompson served as the designated survivor, a security measure ensuring government continuity. This role, though less dramatic than fiction suggests, requires constitutional eligibility and focuses the mind on potential catastrophic events. The practice, originating during the Cold War, ensures a successor…

This year’s designated survivor has previously served in the role

"Calling for policy responses that are probably the opposite of his politics is just not right," said Rep. Jared Golden.

Now 31 years since his final Tour appearance, US cycling star recognised in Washington, D.C. ceremony with highest civilian honour

Democrats questioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over the effect of Republicans’ “big, beautiful” reconciliation bill on the debt. 

There were plenty of thrills and spills during a mixed weekend of weather for the Silverstone MotorSport Vision Racing meeting as the most spectacular action came from the Pickups – which produced thunderous noise and close racing across two heats and a final.

Members of Congress face a lawsuit for funding Israel’s war on Gaza

The legislation provides critical tax relief to thousands of natural disaster victims across the country.

An agency focused on underage drinking steps into a debate over how alcohol use impacts health and some lawmakers are not happy.