US Congress

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen speaks during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Justice
US senators demand full White House investigation into shooting of Palestinian American journalist
Texas wind farm
Environment
Congress boosted spending on science and the environment, even as Trump administration tried to cut
Myra Gregory and her son Roland.
Economics
Unless Congress acts, nearly 9 million US children could soon be without health care
Woman in hijab with American flag pattern amongst men in suits and one woman in black shirt
Justice
Why the fight over how immigrants are characterized is so important
Demonstrators have accused the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of systemic corruption.
Global Politics
US drama over congressional ethics resonates in Latin America
Pope with Obama
Environment
Pope Francis urges a ‘culture of care’ to repair the global environment