Congress

By getting off on the wrong foot with Democrats and some in his own party, Roger Marshall of Kansas may have limited his effectiveness in a closely divided U.S. Senate.

Small businesses are looking for quality workers, but one in five may be closing their doors for good.

Small businesses are looking for quality workers, but one in five may be closing their doors for good, and books that could inspire personal change in 2021.

Members of Congress are formally counting the Electoral College votes. A group of Republicans are planning to object to the results, citing false claims of widespread voter fraud. President Trump continues to baselessly claim that he won the election rather than Joe Biden, who is set to be sworn into office on Jan. 20.

Republican U.S. Rep. Sam Graves is seeking his eleventh term in Washington, and is being challenged by Democrat Gena Ross of Platte City.

Democrat Emanuel Cleaver II is looking to extend his time in office, and is being challenged by Ryan Derks.

Missouri's 4th Congressional District incorporates part of the Kansas City metro, Columbia and a large part of western and central Missouri.

Kansas' 3rd District congresswoman makes the case for her reelection, why Missouri's second-in-command hopes to hold on to his office, and how an emerging community celebration is going virtual.

For KCUR's ongoing series "The Next Normal," hear stories of people who have been unexpectedly laid off and worrying about mortgages, food and medical bills as Congress plays politics over federal pandemic unemployment assistance.

A quick cheat sheet to get you ready for the next election in Kansas, the Aug. 4 primary.

The Republican U.S. Representative said in a Tuesday night debate that the charges against him were politically motivated.

When it comes to what's causing congressional failure to get more money to small businesses, one Kansas congresswoman blames a “partisan bickering match."