The first round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in 19 days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Jan. 14.  The second round of payments will be sent out on Jan. 21 to recipients […]

President Donald Trump has matched the number of U.S. attorneys confirmed during former President Joe Biden’s first year in office, even as his administration has faced a string of high-profile defeats over controversial prosecutor appointments and clashes with the Senate over confirmation rules. With the Senate’s approval of a year-end nominations package last week, lawmakers […]

From the passage of landmark tax legislation to President Donald Trump‘s sweeping tariff agenda, 2025 featured changes to economic policy that will have major implications for American families and businesses for years. Trump won the 2024 presidential election in large part because of voter dissatisfaction with the inflation that plagued the country for much of […]

Congress has its ups and downs, but despite the frustrations, there are moments for members that make weeks away from their families worthwhile. While some members’ favorite moments revolve around legislative wins or moments with their families, others recall more light-hearted, funny moments. In a series of interviews, the Washington Examiner asked lawmakers to share […]