As threats to lawmakers and their families persist and intensify, members of Congress are grappling with what steps they’re willing to take to ensure their safety.

As threats to lawmakers and their families persist and intensify, members of Congress are grappling with what steps they’re willing to take to ensure their safety.

“I don't think it's wise or necessary or useful to try and convince members of Congress what to think” about the Jan. 6 riot, Thomas Manger says.

It’s the fourth legislative branch agency to confront interference from the Trump administration in recent weeks.

It’s the latest legislative branch agency grappling with unusual Trump administration meddling.

Quiet resistance from top Republicans has kept Trump officials out — for now.

There's an old mine in Pennsylvania where the U.S. processes federal retirements. By hand. On paper. In 2014.

With an opening salvo, top Republican appropriators kicked off the back-and-forth of government funding offers.

On a private call with more than 100 people, top House Democrats strategized for fighting the new president's executive actions on clawing back Congress' "power of the purse."

Monday's certification of Trump's victory will be the antithesis of the carnage at the Capitol four years ago.

Trump’s decision is a win for House Ways & Means Chair Jason Smith.

From learning a new skill to prompting federal legislation, here are some of the ways people's lives were affected by the NPR Network's journalism this year.

It's a completely different department since the attack, adding intelligence gathering and threat assessment divisions that have driven up the USCP budget.

Speaker Mike Johnson must balance conflicting interests as a government shutdown looms.

Disputes continue over agriculture aid and other potential add-ons.

Disputes continue over agriculture aid and other potential add-ons.

Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team.

Negotiations have started, as Donald Trump has still not publicly weighed in on his preferences and lawmakers are running out of time.

Courtney Drake (human) and Lunchbox (dog) create art that connects people and places. Made in Somerville, Massachusetts.

The End of Term Web Archive is a collaborative initiative that collects, preserves, and makes accessible United States Government websites at the end of presidential administrations.

The D.C. Council voted to make right turns at red lights illegal starting in 2025. But the mayor’s administration is resisting a wholesale ban.

An evening recap of the action on Capitol Hill and preview of the day ahead

Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team.