The Senate passed a $886 billion defense bill that steers clear of abortion and transgender service issues but acknowledges GOP concerns about progressive influence in the Pentagon.

The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating whether Harvard failed to respond to alleged harassment of Jewish or Israeli students.

House leaders are not expected to hold any votes on appropriations bills this week, with about two weeks until their next recess from Washington, D.C.

A California Democrat plans to introduce a privileged resolution to expel disgraced Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., following his damning ethics report.

Rep. George Santos said Monday that he will stand for a likely third vote on his expulsion after a House ethics report revealed he may have committed federal crimes.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday the alliance will continue to focus on supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian invaders even as members contend with other issues, especially the war between Israel and Hamas.

Hunter Biden is willing to testify before the House Oversight Committee in December, according to a new report.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent bid for president is exposing the electorate's deep-rooted desire to have someone not named Joe Biden or Donald Trump on the ballot.