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Congressman-elect now under multiple criminal investigations over campaign claims

Violations of the bill, if it were to become law, would include a $100,000 fine and up to a year in prison

On the face of it, the Puerto Rico Status Act marks by far the most significant step toward ending the commonwealth’s status as a de facto U.S. colony in more than a century.

At a Monday press conference, Torres compared SBF to Bernie Madoff and voiced concerns about Tether.

Some believe Black lawmakers adapt to leadership by becoming more moderate – others disagree

Trump "called for destroying the Constitution and making himself dictator," Rep. Bill Pascrell said.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to give up her role leading the House Democrats when Republicans take power next year could pave the way for a brainy hip-hop loving lawmaker from New York to become the chamber’s next minority leader.

Leading House Dem may run against Black progressive freshman; AOC says it's "shameful" and "imperils our majority"

I was 14 when I got my first 10-speed bike. My mom got it for me for Christmas.

A year after the Vienna negotiations, lawmakers are strongly voicing their opposition against US President Joe Biden's quest to return to the nuclear agreement. The opposition came this time from the Democratic Party, which has significant implications, although it has not effectively affected any potential deal with Iran. Democrats held…

Amid criticism of Russia’s involvement in nuclear talks, JCPOA supporters say US must press on with diplomacy.