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When President Joe Biden nominated Gigi Sohn to serve on the Federal Communications Commission, she expected to face criticism over her desire to expand free internet access and improve competition among broadband providers

WASHINGTON — Harlan Crow, the Dallas investor whose lavish secret trips with Justice Clarence Thomas have sparked an intense debate about Supreme Court ethics, is a GOP megadonor with many friends in high places.

WASHINGTON — As lawmakers wrangle over the nation’s debt, 18 members of the House and Senate started this year with campaign committees that each reported at least $100,000 in unpaid bills.

FEC disclosures show 18 members of Congress started the year with combined debts totaling nearly $6 million from last year's election.

Some of Washington’s most powerful lobbyists are providing their services to Ukraine for free, but they also have financial incentives for aiding the country

The new Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee don't always jibe with their party's mainstream.

Newcomers on the GOP-led House Ways and Means Committee plan to focus on rural communities and a fossil fuel inclusive energy platform.

The crypto entrepreneur was thought to be a big donor to Democrats but now acknowledges he gave equally to GOP

WASHINGTON — In an election where Republicans flipped the House and Democrats narrowly held onto the Senate, the biggest losers in 2022 were self-funding candidates. Of the eight congressional contenders who loaned or contributed $10 million or more to their campaigns this year, only one heavy spender will be seated…

SBF had donated close to $40 million in the 2021–2022 cycle, according to OpenSecrets.

For weeks, Republicans predicted a “red wave” would carry them to power in Congress, as voters repudiated majority Democrats for failing to tame skyrocketing inflation and address worries about rising crime. The reality appeared far different early Wednesday. Rather than a wholesale rejection of President Joe Biden and his party,…