US Congress25 Apr 2025Ex-congressman George Santos sentenced to seven years in prisonSantos' downfall included him being the first member of Congress to be expelled in more than 20 years.25 Apr 2025US & Canada21 Apr 2025Ex-US senator's wife convicted in gold bars bribery schemeHer conviction brings an end to the years-long legal saga against her and her husband, former Senator Robert Menendez.21 Apr 2025US & Canada16 Apr 2025Protester Tasered at Marjorie Taylor Greene town hallSix protesters were removed by police officers after the Georgia congresswoman took the stage.16 Apr 2025US & Canada10 Apr 2025Trump-backed budget bill approved in US HouseThe budget, which now must be merged with the Senate's bill, would cut taxes by about $5 trln.10 Apr 2025US & Canada1 Apr 2025Republicans fear Florida election upset could threaten Trump's agenda With a 218 to 213 majority in the House, Republicans cannot afford to lose winnable elections – let alone slam dunks. 1 Apr 2025US & Canada24 Mar 2025First black Republican congresswoman Mia Love dies at 49Love made history when she was voted into the House of Representatives for Utah, but was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022.24 Mar 2025US & Canada23 Mar 2025Chuck Schumer says he is not stepping down, as he faces growing Democratic angerSome Democrats have openly criticised the Senate Minority Leader as the party debates how to oppose Trump.23 Mar 2025US & Canada21 Mar 2025Watch: Town hall clashes reveal US voter angerThe BBC's Nomia Iqbal looks at constituent backlash facing both parties over the Trump administration's sweeping cuts. 21 Mar 2025US & Canada15 Mar 2025US government shutdown averted as Senate passes spending bill The passage of the funding bill came hours before a shutdown, with Democrats under fierce pressure to oppose the measure.15 Mar 2025US & Canada...
