Congress

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who traveled to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, wants the American people to know that progress on the battlefield is steady.

The bill, proposed by Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY), would prevent members of Congress from profiting off of media appearances and book deals if convicted of a crime.

U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) joined other members of Congress this week to relaunch the bipartisan SALT Caucus.

A watchdog group filed a complaint Monday with the Federal Election Commission to investigate Long Island Congressman George Santos’ campaign fundraising and spending.

Constituents sound off on Rep. George Santos (R-NY) to resign after he was seated Tuesday to represent New York’s third congressional district. Though he has admitted to lying about his resume to get elected, criminal charges are pending.

The World Trade Center Health Program is running out of funding to support 9/11 survivors with their necessary medical services.

The second of New York’s two primary voting days is being held on Tuesday August 23, with some hotly contested races. Although, as Karen DeWitt reports, turn out is expected to be low.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) met with veterans on Tuesday to discuss how a new law will help service members who were exposed to dangerous toxins during their service.

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut spoke to Americans in a town hall with survivors and advocates against gun violence as the Senate debates gun control laws.

President Biden is addressing a joint session of Congress on the eve of 100 days in office. Watch his remarks live.