Susan Davis

A look back on the past week in banking news, explained.

The Senate approved a GOP-led joint resolution that would overrule the Washington, D.C., city council's recent legislation to rewrite the criminal code for the nation's capital.

The Senate is scheduled to vote Wednesday on a bill to block a D.C. criminal code overhaul. The vote is dividing Democrats on an issue where the party is historically vulnerable with voters.

President Biden met privately with Senate Democrats on Thursday and indicated he would not use his veto pen to block congressional action to block a new Washington, D.C., crime law from taking effect.

NPR correspondents who cover the White House and Capitol Hill talk about what to expect from Tuesday's State of the Union address.

Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., announced he will run for Senate after independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema left the Democratic Party last December. Sinema has not announced her re-election plans yet.

House Republicans want to leverage must-pass legislation to raise the debt limit to extract federal spending cuts, but President Biden and congressional Democrats aren't interested in negotiating.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy finally won the election after 15 ballots held over five days of voting.

Republican Kevin McCarthy finally succeeded on the 15th vote to become speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. But he had to make numerous concessions along the way.

Friday night was full of drama and twists and turns, as California Republican Kevin McCarthy eked out a win in the 15th round of voting for the speaker of the House.

A new Congress begins Jan.3 and with it a new chapter in divided government. A look at what to expect in the year ahead.

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy doesn't have enough votes to become speaker when his party takes control of the chamber in Congress. Plus, a new federal budget.

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's departure from the Democratic Party could set up a tricky Arizona election in 2024. Also, Congress faces a budget deadline this week.

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema left the Democratic Party and registered as an independent. Her decision will not affect the Senate's balance of power but raises questions about her political future.

The U.S. House is considering whether to create a new delegate seat for the Cherokee Nation to make good on an 1836 treaty.

Nancy Pelosi led highly pivotal moments in recent U.S. political history. Here, a look at Pelosi's career and its impact on that history.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement paves the way for a new generation of Democratic lawmakers to fill the leadership ranks.

Sen. Rick Scott launched an uphill bid to be minority leader. Sen. Mitch McConnell was handily reelected but many rank-and-file senators are frustrated at party leaders following the 2022 elections.

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., says he will challenge Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell following a disappointing GOP showing in the 2022 midterm elections.

Presumptive House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is a Republican representative from California, who is currently the minority leader. He is likely to face several challenges in the next Congress.