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Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick's letter, published on his personal LinkedIn page and circulated Friday across social media, criticizes much of the testimony from a retired Air Force intelligence officer that energized believers in extraterrestrial life and produced headlines around the world.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville has been blocking every U.S. military personnel move that needs Senate confirmation since February. Here, a look at why and how he can bend the will of the Senate to his own.

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden says anti-abortion extremists had made sure the Trump-appointed judge got to rule on abortion drug mifepristone, and says his legislation would limit weaponization of the court system by “rogue” judges.

Senator Mitch McConnell, the top Senate Republican, said GOP senators opposed Democrats' effort to temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., who is recovering from shingles.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., the oldest sitting member of Congress, said she will accomplish as much as possible before she steps down.

Multiple GOP lawmakers tell NPR that embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos has voluntarily recused himself from serving on committees temporarily.

Kevin McCarthy has passed his first test as House speaker after Republican lawmakers approved their rules package governing House operations.

There is little time to reflect for congressional freshmen, especially those who flipped their districts from one-party control.

Voters in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District appear to have chosen Democrat Val Hoyle to replace longtime Congressman Peter DeFazio. Initial returns Wednesday morning show Hoyle leading Republican Alek Skarlatos by 51% to 43%.

The race between Donald Trump-endorsed Joe Kent and middle-of-the-road Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp has been viewed by many as a microcosm of America's political climate.