2026Talks

Congressional Black Caucus members call for filibuster changes, inflation is the highest since 1982, the White House sends rapid COVID tests to schools, and the president's approval rating drops to 33 percent.

Biden says he'll fight for the filibuster; McConnell seeks an eighth term; and Fauci fires back at GOP senators.

The State Department continues talks with Russia over troops surrounding Ukraine, Rep. Jim Jordan rebuffs interview requests from the Jan. 6 panel, and the Senate will take up voting rights this week.

OSHA's vaccine mandate goes into effect, but under a legal cloud; Russia apprehensive about talks with the U.S; and top Democrats bid farewell to former Majority Leader Harry Reid.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a health-care worker vaccine mandate, Merrick Garland vows all Jan. 6 perpetrators will be held accountable, and former health advisors urge a new coronavirus strategy.

America marks the anniversary of one of its darkest days, the Attorney General vows to hold all Jan. 6 suspects accountable, and Sen. McConnell accuses Democrats of using Jan. 6 to push voting reforms.

Ending the filibuster is again a topic among senators; Trump cancels his January 6th anniversary event; and Biden expresses frustration over COVID testing.

The Senate's first votes of 2022 are rescheduled by bad weather, President Biden meets with ranchers about the meat-packing industry, Devin Nunes exits Congress, and the FDA backs Pfizer boosters for 12-15 year-olds.

An intelligence report warns of possible threats on the Capitol attack anniversary, the No Surprises Act for medical billing is in effect, and Twitter permanently suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal account.

Vladimir Putin cautions against Ukraine border buildup sanctions, President Biden supports a filibuster exception to pass voting rights, and COVID disruptions are expected to increase in the coming weeks.

President Biden is set to talk with Russia about Ukraine, the top House Republican is polling higher than leaders across the aisle, and a jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six counts. 

A long-time Senate leader passes away; strong divides shown in views on Jan. 6; and a congresswoman pleas for civility after a threatening message.

President Biden and the nation's Governors discuss the Omicron surge, a Wisconsin election probe faces legal challenges, and activists push for new protections at New Mexico's Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

Biden on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu; Fauci says Trump should keep up support for COVID-19 vaccines; and thousands of flights are canceled due to omicron and airline staffing.

President Biden backs filibuster reform for voting rights bills, former police officer Kim Potter is found guilty, and a Supreme Court special session will consider the Biden administration's vaccination rules.

President Joe Biden extends the student loan moratorium, Russia's proposal to end hostilities with Ukraine a 'non-starter,' and health officials authorize the first antiviral pill to treat patients who contract COVID-19.

President Biden announced steps to curb winter spike in COVID cases; Former President Trump says he's holding a Jan. 6 news conference at Mar-a-Lago; and airline CEOs call for postponing a 5G-technology rollout in the new year.

The EPA announces new rules for vehicle mileage standards, the White House says President Biden and Senator Manchin remain friends, and the Omicron variant now makes up more than 73 percent of U.S. COVID-19 cases.

Manchin faces backlash and praise for possibly killing Build Back Better; a Child Tax Credit extension may not be off the table; and voting rights legislation punted to 2022.

Harris touts new lead line removal plan; Senate debates voting-rights legislation; 1994 Violence Against Women Act gets update; and Congress slaps import ban on China.

Congress raises the debt ceiling and approves the annual defense spending bill, President Biden visits Kentucky to survey storm damage, and the Fed is ending its pandemic stimulus initiative.

The Proud Boys and Oathkeepers named in a Jan. 6 civil suit; the House votes on a Meadows contempt charge; and Schumer accuses Republicans of obstructing Biden nominees.

President Biden will visit tornado-ravaged Kentucky, Sen. Joe Manchin continues to push back on Build Back Better, and former Trump administration official Mark Meadows is referred for criminal contempt charges.

Western Kentucky grapples with rising death toll from deadly tornadoes; FEMA administrator says more extreme weather events likely due to climate change; and Biden acknowledges inflation is hurting Americans.

Former President Donald Trump's latest effort to shield privileged documents is denied by a judge as Democrats advance a bill to curb executive powers, and former Senator Bob Dole lies in state at the Capitol.