Tuesday

07-04-2026 Vol 19

Year: 2026

Ernst pushes spending cuts for another party-line policy package

Early jockeying over another GOP party-line bill comes as House Republicans are still struggling to find a way forward.

Trump DOJ sues California over ‘backdoor’ EV mandate forcing mileage rules on automakers

The Trump administration is suing California over a fuel economy rule that it believes the state is using to an enact a pseudo electric vehicle mandate.   The Trump...

Capitol agenda: House revolt ahead for housing bill

The bill's ultimate fate remains dire — as does the GOP trifecta’s ability to make any legislative progress on affordability before the midterms.

Dr. Oz helps older woman who collapsed during Trump’s speech at Kentucky event

Woman collapsed during president's remarks at Verst Logistics in Hebron, prompting medical response. Woman collapsed during president's remarks at Verst Logistics in Hebron, prompting medical response.

Trump demands NY AG James turn over all communications with Michael Cohen after the ex-fixer claimed he was ‘coerced’

Trump’s lawyers Wednesday demanded the release of all communications between Michael Cohen and New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office in a 25-page filing. Trump’s lawyers Wednesday demanded the...

Californians fear billionaire tax will cause businesses to flee: poll

A majority of California voters fear that the billionaire tax will force businesses to flee the state — as the controversial proposal has only reached 25% of the signatures...

Trump touts tariffs, Jake Paul and Dr. Oz – slams Newsom and Massie – at free-wheeling Kentucky rally 

President Trump renewed his love affair with tariffs at a rally in Kentucky Tuesday as his administration prepares new plans to make the levies stick despite last month’s Supreme...

Trump brings Jake Paul on stage at Kentucky rally – predicts YouTuber-turned-boxer will run for office

“And you have my complete and total endorsement,” Trump said to Paul.  “And you have my complete and total endorsement,” Trump said to Paul. 

House Republicans find it difficult to focus on rising costs as they plot 2026 agenda

A longshot elections bill and an uphill reconciliation fight dominated the yearly policy conference.