The Nebraska lawmaker’s district, which includes Omaha, is seen as a key battleground for Democrats as they attempt to retake the House in next year’s midterms.

The departure of the five-term lawmaker from Nebraska enhances Democrats’ chances of picking up a seat in the narrowly divided House.

The Senate parliamentarian has ruled numerous aspects of President Donald Trump’s priority bill don't comply with special rules.

Republicans are scrambling to meet their goal of sending President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" to his desk within the next week.

Jerome H. Powell, whose term does not expire until May, has argued that the central bank can afford to be patient about cutting interest rates amid uncertainty about the economic outlook.

The U.S. dollar fell again today, following President Trump’s attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell and reports that Trump may name a replacement for him soon. Investors fear Trump’s influence could undermine Fed independence,

The dollar fell and US Treasuries rallied after a report that President Donald Trump is considering naming Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s successor well before the incumbent’s term is scheduled to end next May.

Democratic senators said they were left with questions Thursday about what was largely viewed as a successful strike in Iran, even as many cautioned the damage done to the country’s nuclear program may fall short of the Trump administration’s claims.