White House calls impeachment charges dangerous, why US troops were defenseless when Iran attacked, and these are the laziest states in America.

House sends impeachment case to Senate for trial, Democratic candidates Sanders and Warren on the outs, and oldest Indiana state employee retires.

Natalie Andrews from The Wall Street Journal looks back on the first year of Nancy Pelosi's latest stint as Speaker of the House, a year that ends with her firmly in command of her party.

Across the country last year, Democrats flipped Trump-won districts to give their party the majority in the House. Now, as Cristina Marcos from The Hill explains, those same vulnerable Dems are growing anxious about the upcoming impeachment vote.

Senate would have 'no choice' but to hold trial if House votes to impeach Donald Trump, Rep. Chris Collins resigns, and Air Force Sergeant saves choking baby while flying to award ceremony.

9/11 remembrances set across US, Congress and Trump risk seeing bipartisan victories on healthcare cost bills slip out of reach this fall, and your expense report is a window into your soul.

Christal Hayes from USA Today takes a look at what Congress will take up first as they head back from break.

Climate change has become a central issue for most of the 2020 Democratic candidates. Ben Geman from Axios explains why it may be hard to get any action through Washington.

Two branches of the government are fighting with each other with third stuck watching from the sideline. The New York Times' Nicholas Fandos and Gordon Deal discuss what the lasting consequences could be.

The new congressional "squad" isn't the first. Clyde McGrady from Roll Call has a look at some of the groups of the past.

Robert Mueller defends investigation as thorough and fair, Puerto Rico's Governor to resign after weeks of public outcry, and New York state bed and breakfast offers 'cow cuddling' stress relief.

White House and Congress reach deal on spending, prescription opioid overdoses drop, and 'meth-gators' aren't real.

Outside of the Capital, the "Squad's" popularity is growing, but Natalie Andrews from the Wall Street Journal says inside Congress things are not so rosy.

Trump administration continues attacks on freshman minority congresswomen, Mayors have a tough road to the White House, and what you can thank NASA for.

Will fining parents be a deterrent to bullying, influx of women in Congress gives spouses club a makeover, and how to save money on your summer vacation.

Listen as political columnist Patricia Murphy tells Gordon how paying members of Congress more than your average plumber can create more diversity within it.

Pennsylvania Congressman Guy Reschenthaler and Gordon Deal discuss the state of the Iran threat within the Strait of Hormuz.

Todd Ruger from Roll Call explains how the latest Supreme Court decisions could affect the makeup of Congress for years.

Jordain Carney from The Hill gives us a look at the work piling up for Congress.

Judge rules Trump finances must be handed over to Congress, blue-collar workers who lost jobs are sticking with Trump, and Dallas teen beats cancer ahead of his high school graduation.

Nancy Pelosi says Attorney General William Barr lied to Congress, Facebook bans a host of provocateurs, and deaf rescue dog learns sign language.

The White House and Congress are gearing up for a fight over subpoenas. Byron Tau from the Wall Street Journal has the story.

Trump says he is opposed to White House aides testifying to Congress, more young people likely to vote in 2020 than 2016, and how not to work on your vacation.

How will the fight over spending affect U.S. economic growth and the upcoming Presidential election? Kate Davidson from the Wall Street Journal has the story.

Jerry Seib from the Wall Street Journal and Gordon Deal discuss the unintended consequences of pushing for an emergency declaration and impeachment.