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Britain's King Charles III will make history next month as only the second British monarch ever to address the U.S. Congress. The visit strengthens ties between two nations with a 250-year friendship.
Despite President Trump's push to slash science funding, Congress quietly brought most of it back. Researchers can breathe easier knowing their work continues.
School health professionals made their case to Congress: students can't learn when their physical and mental health needs go unmet. The solution requires more nurses, counselors, psychologists, and social workers working together in schools.
After years of delayed help for disaster victims, Congress just passed a breakthrough bill that could slash recovery times from five years to months. Communities hit by hurricanes and wildfires will finally get housing aid when they actually need it.
Solar energy can power America's growing electricity needs faster and cheaper than any other source, but new federal red tape is blocking over 450 projects ready to break ground. A bipartisan fix in Congress could unleash $121 billion in local investment while lowering power bills for millions.
After 75 days, Congress finally approved funding to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest partial shutdown in US history. Thousands of federal workers who went without pay can now return to normal operations.
After a holiday weekend of negotiations, Congress is bringing back a bipartisan health care package that includes major reforms to pharmacy benefit managers and hospital billing practices. The deal, which was derailed in late 2024, could finally deliver protections that help millions of Americans afford their medications.
Thirty-four years after winning the first-ever Women's Rugby World Cup, the USA Women's Eagles finally received official recognition from Congress. On April 16, Rep. Seth Moulton read their achievement into the Congressional Record on Capitol Hill. ---
The Library of Congress just named 25 beloved films to its National Film Registry, from 1896 silent classics to Wes Anderson's visually stunning "The Grand Budapest Hotel." The selections honor movies that shaped American culture, including "The Karate Kid," "Clueless," and "Inception."
A pasta sauce brand is helping families preserve dinner table conversations in the nation's archives. StoryCorps and Prego launched a $20 device shaped like a sauce lid that captures stories for the Library of Congress.
Professional Santas from around the world descended on a Danish city in July for their annual summer summit. The World Santa Claus Congress brings together St. Nicks from Japan to Australia to share ideas and spread joy.
A sweeping healthcare deal just cleared a major hurdle, bringing reforms that could lower drug costs and expand cancer screening for millions of Americans. The $116.8 billion package includes crackdowns on industry middlemen and new pediatric cancer research funding.
Nearly 100 cancer survivors and patient advocates from 22 states traveled to Washington to protect the medical research funding that saved their lives. Columbus survivor Morgan Loudon joined the effort to ensure future patients get the same fighting chance she received.
More than 59,000 combat-injured veterans have been forced to choose between retirement pay they earned and disability benefits they're owed. A sweeping bill could finally end that choice and deliver support to 14.3 million military caregivers.
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, calling for swift action on the Renewed Hope Act to rescue thousands of unidentified child trafficking victims. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are backing legislation that would add 200+ specialized investigators to find and protect exploited children.
Virginia voters approved a plan to redraw congressional maps that could flip four Republican seats to Democrats in 2026. The move balances similar redistricting efforts by Republicans in Texas and other states.
New bipartisan legislation aims to slash child poverty using a simple approach that already worked once. In 2021, America proved we could do it when we briefly cut child poverty to a historic low of 5.2%.
A bipartisan bill could renew funding for America's crumbling national parks, tackling a $40 billion maintenance backlog. The Great American Outdoors Act 250 would invest nearly $2 billion annually to repair trails, prevent wildfires, and protect wildlife habitats.
Congress just approved a landmark healthcare deal that boosts funding for medical research and reforms drug pricing practices. The bipartisan agreement promises to strengthen America's scientific institutions and make prescription medications more affordable.
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A 171-year-old sketch just became available to Americans nationwide. The drawing helped turn Yosemite into one of the nation's most beloved destinations.
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