As President Trump and Elon Musk slash deeper into federal programs and the work force, G.O.P. lawmakers are leveraging their connections to try to insulate themselves and their voters.

A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week's happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has suggested the court revisit its decision allowing married couples the right to obtain contraceptives.

The Senate Appropriations Committee has released a proposed $117.36 billion spending plan, which lawmakers said is leaner ...

The top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee joined her Democratic counterpart, Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, ...

It is the latest development in the ongoing struggle between the White House and Congress over which body has the ultimate power over spending.

MONTPELIER — The Vermont House on Friday passed its version of the state budget for the 2026 fiscal year, including a proposal that would let top lawmakers access more state dollars to plug feared ...

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is developing a plan to defund what he terms “anti-MAGA” judges who are obstructing Donald Trump’s agenda.

Some lawmakers wondered why Morales didn't attend his own budget hearing on March 18. His office has released details about ...

Kennedy Jr. was confirmed to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. United Statescategory US Securities and Exchange Commission beginning to onboard DOGE staff, email says 3:44 PM ...

President Trump is urging swift passage of legislation to fix what members have called a “mistake” by Congress that forced ...