Powerful House appropriator Tom Cole easily defeats challenge in Oklahoma House race

Incumbent Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) easily avoided a runoff in Oklahoma after defeating a crowded field…

McConnell explores his next chapter post-leadership retirement

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is considering his next move after he plans to step…

Empty House: When speechmaking and legislating become performative, not much happens

Guy Rose got national attention because he made faces in the House chamber. The 6-year-old accompanied…

Oklahoma primary election puts powerful Rep. Tom Cole on defense

Oklahoma is one of three states holding key primary races next Tuesday, with newly appointed House…

House GOP seeks to avoid last-minute scramble with ambitious schedule to pass spending bills

House Republican leaders have unveiled an aggressive schedule to pass their annual spending bills over the…

WATCH LIVE: Secretary of Defense and Joint Chiefs Chairman testify before Senate on 2025 budget

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Charles Q. Brown are testifying…

Tom Cole elected House Appropriations chairman to succeed Kay Granger

House Rules Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) will take on a powerful role as the next…

House Appropriations Republican demands reforms ahead of vote for new leader

Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL) believes House Republicans are at a crossroads with the budgeting process as…