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With the White House calling on Congress to get to work after the fall of FTX, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they will not shy away from regulating the cryptocurrency industry.

Senators on Wednesday started talking about what may be included in the massive farm bill, a package renewed every five years that funds farming, assistance programs and trade programs.

Americans reliant on SNAP benefits will soon see a cut in their monthly payments as the extra money added during the pandemic will soon expire.

Democratic senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal are introducing two bills to protect airline passengers following the Southwest Airlines meltdown.

The United States is months away from being unable to pay military paychecks, government programs and the country's debt, but Republicans say before they agree to raising the country's debt limit, Democrats must agree to spending cuts.

Republicans introduced an immigration bill that would allow border authorities to stop all undocumented migrants from entering the country.

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday that three members of an Eastern European crime organization are now facing murder-for-hire charges tied to Iran.

Citing national security concerns, a new bill before Congress would ban popular video app TikTok across the U.S.

The expansion expels asylum-seekers from Cuba, Nicaragua, and Haiti back into Mexico and makes them ineligible for re-entry into the U.S.

A Republican congressman says social media is so harmful for kids and teens that they should be banned from using it, just like kids aren't allowed to drink or smoke.

Democrats have come out to criticize the Republicans' National Sales Tax plan. They say the new plan will do more damage to middle-income Americans.

In 2022, there were nearly 650 mass shootings in the U.S. and the country has already had dozens in 2023. Now, the stalemate over federal gun control seems to have no solution in sight despite the violence.

Midwest Democrats are vowing to ensure Midwest issues are a priority in Washington, especially within their own party.

The Department of Justice and eight states are suing Google, accusing the tech giant of abusing its power in the digital advertising market.

Democratic senators and abortion rights advocates are marking what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade as Republicans at the federal level, and in many states, try to pass new, restrictive abortion legislation.

BLAKELY, Ga. (WDHN) — Early County head football coach Joel Harvin is leaving the school to take the reins at Putnam County High School. Harvin led his alma mater for the last six seasons amassing a 33-32 record. Competing in Region 1-A Divison II, Harvin made history with the Bobcats this past season leading them […]

After decades of staffing shortages at the IRS, the agency is hoping for a more efficient tax season this year.

DALE COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — Dale County High School’s head football coach Luke Tucker is stepping down. Tucker led the Warriors to a 6-14 record over the last two seasons. Dale County was Tucker’s first head coaching role. Tucker will now kickstart the football program at Belgreen High School in Russellville which has not fielded […]

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – President Joe Biden visited California on Thursday as the state suffers damage from devastating storms, which killed at least 20 people. President Biden toured coastal California towns that were devastated by the storms. “The federal government is not leaving its responsibility ‘til it’s all fixed, it’s done,” Biden said. Biden approved a […]

Late Wednesday night the president authorized more federal funds to help cover the cost of clean-up, and the Administration says more than 500 FEMA agents and other federal support workers are set to help.