"California is the first state to define ultra-processed foods and phase them out of school meals," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday ruled out taking up legislation to ensure military paychecks keep flowing during ...

The Department of Defense plans to enforce new policies that "appear designed to stifle a free press," the Pentagon Press ...

President Trump told Axios he is "likely going to Israel in the coming days" to address the country's parliament, the Knesset, in the wake of the Gaza peace deal. In a brief phone interview shortly ...

Former FBI Director James Comey will appear in a federal court in Virginia Wednesday for his arraignment on charges brought ...

The longer the government stays shut down, the shorter House Republicans' patience seems to be getting with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).

Why it matters: A series of deadlines and milestones — including dates for funding lapses and missed paychecks — could pressure lawmakers to resolve the shutdown sooner than later.

Colombia President Gustavo Petro accused the U.S. of bombing a Colombian boat "with Colombian citizens inside" as part of its recent campaign of striking alleged drug smugglers off of Venezuela.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is considering bringing full-year appropriations bills — such as one to fund the Pentagon and pay the military — to the floor for a vote, he told Axios on ...

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, who rose to national prominence in 2023 when he was expelled from his legislative seat ...

Congress erupted into testy confrontations and shouting matches on Wednesday as lawmakers grow increasingly frustrated that the federal government remains shut down. Why it matters: It's not just ...

A few Federal Reserve officials saw a case in keeping interest rates on hold last month, according to minutes from the central bank's policy meeting released on Wednesday. Why it matters: It shows ...