Congress

See how the midterm elections of 2018 affected the two major parties' control in Congress and the gains women made in representation in Congress.

Learn why U.S. national elections are held on Tuesdays in November, and why that's unlikely to change — even though some people think it should.

During this transition period between secretaries of state, a steady hand takes charge and career employees continue their work supporting the president's foreign policies.

Vice presidents play a big role in the U.S. government. They are first in line to succeed the president and serve as emissaries, counselors and advisers.

When President Trump announced that the U.S. recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, he set in motion a plan to move the U.S Embassy there. Why?

The International Religious Freedom Act promotes the fundamental right of people worldwide to worship according to their own conscience.

The legal limit on how much debt the U.S. government can take on is called the debt ceiling. It's a good bet it will be in the news again soon.

A combination of traditions, "checks and balances" and math all factor into how a bill becomes a law in the United States.

Creating the U.S. budget is a long process that begins with the president’s plan. The two branches of Congress wrangle over it. Everyone has to agree.