Scores of U.S. senators have signed on to an idea for a gift exchange, Secret Santa style, across party lines. Senator Al Franken (D-MN) came up with the idea: "We did Secret Santa when I was in grade school and I remember one year I picked this kid who used to intimidate me on the playground. Turns out after we got to know each other and we became friends.
Oregon lawmakers from both sides of the aisle included snippets from the song lyrics to Never Gonna Give You Up into their speeches on the House floor and then stitched them together to make a video for April Fool's Day.
In the midst of the worst natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy, these Texans are setting aside their political differences to care for their neighbors.
This bipartisan legislation will help create equally accessible facilities for mothers and fathers in federally-regulated buildings.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke and Republican Will Hurd needed to get to D.C. by Wednesday afternoon – so they embarked on a 2-day #BipartisanRoadtrip.
With Malia and Sasha Obama preparing to move out of the White House, another famous pair from a American First Family offered some kind words and great advice.
Survivors of sexual assault have not been given due process in regards to the preservation of their case evidence – but not any more thanks to Congress.
Murdoch says that he became inspired to make the donation after the events in Charlottesville, Virginia last week.
This new piece of legislation ensures that thousands of formerly-convicted Alabama residents will be able to partake in the political process.
The Vancouver park board unanimously decided to amend city laws to state that the captivity of whales and dolphins for entertainment was unethical.
The bill, which will be introduced next week by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, would move to distinguish the difference between marijuana and hemp so that it could be legally farmed as an agricultural product.
President Obama welcomed the man who launched the modern service movement, President George H. W. Bush, now in a wheelchair and 89 years old, back to the White House for a ceremony honoring the 5,000th recipients of his Point of Light award. The two presidents lauded Kathy Hamilton and Floyd Hammer of Union, Iowa for stepping up to fight hunger and improve the lives of children worldwide.Read More
Despite being a political amateur, this woman's Facebook post led to a successful statewide campaign to strike down gerrymandering.
This program is forging stronger bonds of friendship and respect between Congressional members so they're more likely to pursue bipartisanship in the House.
Following a political debate, a Democrat and a Republican set aside their views so they could unite in song for the surprised crowd.
Congressmen from across the aisle were all in support of passing a ban on mining companies excavating on the beloved public lands north of Yellowstone.
The legislation, which was approved in a 92-8 vote, will designate over 1.3 million acres as nationally-protected public lands.
The bill has received unanimous approval from the Senate twice before, but it was blocked from reaching the floor both times.
The U.S. government is expected to reopen tomorrow after legislation passes tonight based on a bipartisan deal reached today by Senate leaders. Speaker of the House John Boehner said his chamber will not block the bill when it comes to the floor tonight.
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