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“We don’t rubber-stamp anything at the NRC,” Chairman David Wright tells senators concerned about Trump's push for new nuclear projects.

Some lawmakers are optimistic that colleagues may be willing to curb their own stock trading, as they unveiled a bill they'd hammered out.

Millions of Americans are turning 65 this year. If you're retiring soon, don't dismiss the idea of a Roth conversion — it could still be a smart move even now.

As Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook fights for her job, Senate Banking panel Democrats say a hearing for a Fed nominee should be delayed.

Democrats say they face a test of faith on whether to trust a bipartisan appropriations process for the next fiscal year.

In spring 2024, pro-Palestinian student encampments that began at Columbia and Harvard spread to university campuses throughout the U.S. as Israel invaded Gaza in response to Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attack. At least 100 campuses had encampments for at least a few days during this period.

“Ask the Senate majority leader why he is not bringing it to the floor,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. “Is he afraid of Donald Trump?”

From Boston to San Diego, these iconic celebrations light up the sky — and the spirit of Independence Day.

Whistleblower says appeals court nominee Emil Bove had discussed plans to defy potential court orders on the president's deportation plans.

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee used a hearing Wednesday to air questions about use of the autopen in the Biden administration.

The Trump administration, which was ready to negotiate on Sunday, is now gambling on an all-out war.