The Continental Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris. This action resulted in the United States becoming an independent and sovereign nation. The treaty gave the the green light that America is a ...

American flags fly in front of the U.S. Capitol at sunrise, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Washington. Credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP This story is part of CT Mirror Explains, an ongoing effort to ...

WASHINGTON — The House and the Senate are scheduled to return this week after the holidays and confront a growing list of tasks and potential agenda items in early 2026. Top of mind for many is ...

Congressional Democrats are questioning the legality of President Donald Trump's removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Republicans cheered Trump's military action in Venezuela, though ...

Trever Nehls stood in a hallway outside the House chamber on an early December evening, shaking hands, chatting with staffers and getting warm greetings from a number of GOP members. A passerby paused ...

WASHINGTON — The Republican-led Congress had a busy first year of President Donald Trump’s second term in 2025. From approving Trump’s signature tax-cut and spending legislation to repealing a record ...

Frustrated lawmakers are looking to 2026 in the hopes that they can reclaim some of the power many fear they’ve ceded to the White House under President Trump. Over the course of 2025, the Trump ...

The league phase of the 2025 Continental Classic tournament concluded on the special Christmas Day edition of "AEW Collision" and there was still everything to play for. Three of the four spots in the ...

I often complain that Congress has abdicated its duty to legislate and serve as the engine of our federal government. But what I want to write today is why. Why has this Congress been so willing to do ...

The 119th Congress made history in numerous ways, including the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the fewest bills passed, and a growing number of retirements. This year’s ...

Continental Square in York was buzzing with timeless energy as holiday events and openings were on full display Dec. 13, 2025. For 284 years, the main intersection of York County has seen the ...

The most talked-about scene in 'Fire and Ash' just might be the Cameron favorite, and the director had to push to keep it: "Guys, you’re about to become unemployed — put it back, every line." By James ...