Senator Ted Cruz has turned a routine oversight hearing into a high profile clash with Ford, accusing chief executive Jim Farley of avoiding public scrutiny over soaring car prices and generous federal support for electric vehicles.

It is shaping up to be a pivotal week for digital-asset policy in Washington, as lawmakers revive efforts to pass long-stalled crypto legislation and industry players intensify lobbying ahead of key Senate action.

Discover how Senate bills are created and approved in the U.S., and explore a real-world example of legislation from conception to becoming a law.

While the three-year extension for Affordable Care Act subsidies is expected to pass the House, it may not go far in the Senate. But a bipartisan group of senators say they are close on a compromise.

The new year brings a new list of legislative issues to address, including a funding deadline, a fight over Obamacare, a war powers debate, a stock trading ban and rules for AI and privacy.

The Iowa legislative session for 2026 is officially underway, with lawmakers gathering to discuss key issues affecting the state.