The House easily passed legislation to fund several federal agencies and programs as lawmakers work to avert another government shutdown later this month.

Md., the former No. 2 Democrat in the chamber who has served for decades, annonced his retirement from Congress.

The House has passed a bipartisan package of three spending bills that would fund parts of the federal government through September.

WASHINGTON — The House voted 230 to 196 to pass a three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, with 17 Republicans joining all Democrats in favor. Five Republicans did not vote.

The passage of the bill was a triumph for Democrats, who drew substantial Republican backing. But it has no path forward, and an election-year compromise is a long shot.

Senate Republicans fight to keep their majority in 2026 midterm elections as key races in Georgia, North Carolina, and Michigan could determine control.

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday unanimously agreed to hang a plaque honoring the officers who protected the Capitol when it was under attack by a pro-Trump mob on Jan. 6 five years ago.

Trump survived House votes to overturn two of his vetoes, which requires two-thirds of the chamber, but at least two dozen Republicans voted with Democrats to defy his will, demon