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How Many People Actually Work for the U.S. Government? The Latest Shock Figure & What It Means for You

When people imagine the U.S. government workforce, they often picture Washington bureaucrats and Capitol Hill staffers. But the federal employment network stretches far beyond D.C.—touching...

Saving Advice · Oct 26, 2025

Senate bills pressuring Russia advance into uncertain future - Roll Call

Congressional actions on Ukraine demonstrate support remains strong among majorities of both parties on Capitol Hill.

Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025

Gavin Newsom Claims Mike Johnson Busy 'Collecting Signatures' For Trump's Nobel Peace Prize While Government Is Shut Down

On Sunday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) took a swipe at House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) priorities, contrasting Capitol Hill's paralysis over a weeks-long shutdown with Johnson's promotion of a signature drive to nominate President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Benzinga · Oct 21, 2025

Shutdown tensions cause clashes to erupt on Capitol Hill: "You're an embarrassment"

"The only embarrassment here is you," GOP Rep. Mike Lawler told Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Axios · Oct 8, 2025

At the Races: Who ends the shutdown? - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the shutdown and campaign developments.

Roll Call · Oct 2, 2025

Capitol Lens | The Goodall life - Roll Call

Here archival photos of Dr. Jane Goodall, who died Wednesday at the age of 91, from some of her appearances on Capitol Hill.

Roll Call · Oct 2, 2025

Democrats appeal to GOP for lawmaker response to Comey case - Roll Call

Democrats have sought to publicly appeal to congressional Republicans to respond to the indictment of former FBI Director James B. Comey.

Roll Call · Sep 30, 2025

Democrats in Congress are breaking with Israel like never before

There are "more people who are thinking about" calling the war a genocide, one House Democrat told Axios.

Axios · Sep 25, 2025

Trump to meet with Democratic leaders ahead of shutdown deadline - Roll Call

The White House and congressional leaders say the president and top Democrats are expected to meet this week to try to avoid a shutdown.

Roll Call · Sep 22, 2025

Members of Congress take steps to tighten their own security after Kirk's killing

Members of Congress are taking steps to tighten their own security as the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has deeply shaken lawmakers who were already concerned for their safety

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025