Rep. Dale Strong's absence is notable in district with high federal workforce and concerns growing about federal job cuts.

In a radio interview, Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer said he won't hold a town hall because of supposed “paid agitators.” ...

The Senate has passed a six-month spending bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to ...

Guest columnist Rob Wallace writes of a photo in Al Simpson's room: "In the front row looking directly at Al were presidents ...

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert is not backing down from a derogatory comment she made about a Democrat colleague who ...

Wyo., famous for his quick wit and ability to work across the aisle in Congress, died Friday morning. He was 93 years old.

The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by ...

Former Wyoming Sen. Alan K. Simpson, one of the most colorful lawmakers in recent congressional history, died Friday at age ...

In contrast to the smallness of today’s politics, Sen. Al Simpson of Wyoming was a giant. Both physically — at 6 feet 7 ...

Former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.) a moderate conservative known for his witty humor who was appointed to lead a commission on deficit reduction by former President Obama, died Friday at the age of ...

Live updates and the latest news as the Senate votes to avoid a government shutdown and Mehmet Oz faces his Senate ...

Relatives and colleagues remember former GOP Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming as a figure who was "gifted in crossing party lines." ...