CIA ends publication of World Factbook reference tool

The site appeared online in 1997.

Republican Barry Loudermilk won’t seek reelection

Georgia Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced he will not run for reelection this year, the latest Republican to retire amid what’s shaping up to be a...

Top Oversight Republican mulls Bill Gates subpoena in Epstein probe

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer is considering calling Bill Gates to testify in his ongoing Jeffrey Epstein investigation, saying in an interview...

NIH looks to turn primate research center into a sanctuary

The health research agency is offering the Oregon National Primate Research Center federal money to stop testing on primates.

Virginia Supreme Court will hear redistricting challenge

Virginia’s state Supreme Court will decide whether state Democrats’ gerrymander push can proceed after an appeals court on Wednesday pushed the case to the high court....

Shutdown end in sight after spending package clears key House hurdle

A spending package that would fund the vast majority of the federal government cleared a key procedural hurdle Tuesday, setting up votes later in the day...

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Democrats plan DHS funding offer as Thune floats long-term punt

Democratic and Republican leaders showed no sign of narrowing their differences on Department of Homeland Security funding Wednesday as a Feb. 13 deadline draws nearer. House...