GOP Rep. Says Macedonia 'Is Not A Country.' Macedonia Isn't Thrilled.
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher told an Albanian TV station he'd consider splitting up Macedonia along ethnic lines.
Congress
House Republicans Put 2 Federal Departments On The Chopping Block
Other politicians have tried to eliminate federal departments in the past, but so far, those efforts haven't come to pass.
#ShePersisted: The Senate Accidentally Empowered Warren's Supporters
The Senate formally silenced Warren after she used Coretta Scott King's words to argue against attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions.
Senate Silences Elizabeth Warren For Reading Coretta Scott King Letter
Warren read a letter by Martin Luther King Jr.'s widow to criticize Sen. Jeff Sessions.
Homeland Security Secretary Takes Blame For Travel Ban Roll-Out
Secretary John Kelly says that in the future, he will inform Congress of executive orders before implementation.
Senate Democrats Are Making A Last-Ditch Effort To Reject Betsy DeVos
The Senate is likely to vote Tuesday on President Trump's education secretary pick, and Democrats want Republicans to vote against her.
Utah Lawmaker Wants Trump To Get Rid Of A New National Monument
It might be harder than Rep. Rob Bishop thinks for President Donald Trump to get rid of national monuments like Bears Ears.
What The House Vote On Mental Illness And Gun Background Checks Means
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end an Obama-era rule that had the Social Security Administration sharing certain info with the FBI.
Trump Tells McConnell To Consider 'Nuclear Option.' What Is It?
President Donald Trump made the comment before meeting with leaders of groups that support his Supreme Court nominee.
Rex Tillerson Is Officially Secretary Of State
The Senate confirmed Rex Tillerson 56-43 as the new head of the U.S. State Department.
Betsy DeVos Is One Vote Away From Losing Her New Job
Just one day after approving her nomination in a Senate committee, two Republican senators say they'll vote against Betsy DeVos in the final vote.
Committee OKs Sen. Sessions For Attorney General But Not Without Drama
Democratic members of the committee were vocal critics of Sen. Jeff Sessions being the next attorney general.
Republicans Suspend Rules To Vote Without Democrats
Democratic members of the Senate Finance Committee refused to vote on Trump's picks for Treasury and Health secretaries.
Democrats Boycott Votes On Trump's Cabinet Picks
Democratic members of the Finance Committee refused to vote on Trump's picks for Treasury and health secretaries.
Proposed Republican Health Care Plan Allows States To Keep Obamacare
Republican's first proposal for replacing Obamacare will give states three options — including keeping Obamacare in place.
One Senator To Another: I've Got A Valium Pill Here You Can Take
During a confirmation hearing Thursday, the bickering among senators started early.
Rep. Steve King: John Lewis Hasn't Contributed Since Civil Rights Work
Rep. Steve King says Rep. John Lewis hasn't done much to "contribute" while in office.
Trump Appointee Denies Writing Laws To Help Companies He Has Stock In
Sen. Chuck Schumer called for an investigation into Tom Price's finances after his investments came to light.
Rep. John Lewis Doesn't Think Trump Is 'A Legitimate President'
Rep. John Lewis told NBC News he won't be attending President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
Trump's DOJ Pick Backs Off Muslim Ban And Waterboarding
While testifying under oath, Sen. Jeff Sessions — Donald Trump's attorney general pick — disavowed both waterboarding and a ban on Muslim immigration.
Trump's Justice Dept. Pick Would Recuse Himself From Any Clinton Probe
Sen. Jeff Sessions made the promise during his confirmation hearing for attorney general.
Paul Ryan Pitches His Tax Reform Plans To Donald Trump's Team
The House speaker is meeting with senior officials in the new administration to review his tax reform plans.
GOP Starts To Split On Obamacare: Repeal & Delay Vs. Repeal & Replace
Some GOP lawmakers want to repeal Obamacare now and then craft a replacement. Democrats and other Republicans warn against it.
Elizabeth Warren Wants To Stay In The Senate To Fight Trump
Elizabeth Warren kicked off her Senate re-election bid, promising she'll continue to fight Donald Trump.
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin Gives Trump's EPA Pick A Thumbs Up
Sen. Joe Manchin isn't bothered by Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt's legal battles against the agency he's been tapped to head.
GOP Bill To Cut Embassy Security Unless US Embassy Moves To Jerusalem
The bill slashes the State Department's security and construction funding by 50 percent.
GOP Revives Rule That Could Slash Federal Workers' Pay
It could be used to slash pay to just a buck.
Paul Ryan Says GOP Will Defund Planned Parenthood Along With Obamacare
House Speaker Paul Ryan says the GOP's budget bill defunding Obamacare could include language to block Planned Parenthood's federal funds.
Bernie Sanders Brought A Giant Trump Tweet To Congress To Make A Point
Bernie Sanders hopes Trump will temper GOP attempts to alter health care like he promised.
Repealing Obamacare: What It Could Cost And What It Could Save
The estimate from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget includes the repeal's effect on the economy.
