Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in federal court and entered a not guilty plea Wednesday morning on two felony charges stemming from a 2020 congressional hearing and investigation. His trial was set for Jan.

White House memo suggests 750,000 furloughed federal workers may not get back pay despite 2019 law, sparking bipartisan concern among lawmakers.

The Senate returns Monday with no signs of progress toward ending the partial government shutdown that began last Wednesday.

Another special session has begun with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham considering bills on Wednesday that she says should protect New Mexicans from federal budget cuts. The governor called this special session a response to the Trump administration’s ” One Big Beautiful Bill,

DES MOINES — Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh (R-Spillville) announced last week that Sen. Kara Warme (R-Ames), who represents Marshall County in the Iowa Senate, will be chairing the Health and Human Services Committee for the 2026 legislative session.

Two proposals to fund the government — one from Democrats, one from Republicans — both failed in the Senate tonight. Follow here for the latest.