More than 200 donors reportedly demand refunds from Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign as he faces sexual misconduct accusations from five women.

House lawmakers on Thursday voted to ban greyhound racing, a betting sport already prohibited in many states, thanks to pressure from animal rights organizations.

Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the Maine Senate race handed Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer another public defeat, sharpening doubts about his political instincts and his hold on Senate Democratic leadership.

President Trump pulled his year-old nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general Thursday and replaced her with Dr. Nicole Saphier as his third nominee for the vacant post.

The House on Thursday ended the 76-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown as it cleared a Senate-passed bill funding most agencies.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans have urged their Democratic colleagues to agree to extend the expiring federal surveillance law for another 45 days, but one Democrat wants a shorter extension under one condition.

Justice Department prosecutors under the Biden administration exchanged emails relishing the chance to prosecute Catholic nuns -- particularly traditional nuns "who still wear the head habit."

The House is one step closer to completing its packed legislative agenda for the week after passing a farm bill reauthorization on Thursday.