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April 15, 2026
Congress
Republicans, White House considering warrant-related amendment in high-stakes FISA talks
There’s growing acknowledgment that the clean reauthorization the White House desires is a no-go.
April 15, 2026
Politics
Melania Trump lobbies Congress for more resources, including grants, for foster kids: ‘A moral imperative’
“As parents and leaders, it is our ethical obligation to ensure American children develop emotionally and physically within a safe environment,” she told lawmakers. “As parents and leaders, it...
April 15, 2026
Congress
House Transportation chair reveals markup date for highway bill
Sam Graves also said he’s working on a $500 to $550 billion topline and that the bill will include an EV registration fee.
April 15, 2026
Congress
DHS shutdown disrupts World Cup planning, officials tell senators
Testimony from administration officials painted a stark picture of the logistical challenges ahead.
April 15, 2026
Politics
Gavin Newsom has privately smack-talked candidates to replace him as governor: report
Gavin Newsom has privately smack-talked the candidates to succeed him as California governor, according to a report. Gavin Newsom has privately smack-talked the candidates to succeed him as California...
April 15, 2026
Politics
HHS reverses staffing cuts to crucial health care program used by 9/11 survivors
The Department of Health and Human Services reversed a staffing reduction at a health program that provides vital medical care for 9/11 heroes after New York lawmakers bemoaned the...
April 15, 2026
Politics
Hunter Biden, who got rare unconditional pardon from Joe, attacks Trump’s use of clemency
Hunter Biden trashed President Trump's use of the pardon power while acknowledging the awkwardness of doing so, given that his father gave him a rare, "unconditional" pardon shortly before...
April 15, 2026
Congress
Obernolte wins
Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) is officially GOP conference policy chair. He was elected by voice vote at the candidate policy forum on Wednesday, five members told POLITICO as they...
April 15, 2026
Politics
Swalwell donors footed the bill for NYC trip where disgraced Democrat allegedly raped ex-staffer
Swalwell's campaign shelled out two separate payments of $1,095.52 on Feb. 26, 2024, for rooms at the Times Square Edition, a five-star boutique hotel. Swalwell's campaign shelled out two...
April 15, 2026
Politics
California Republicans rip into Newsom, call for special legislative session on fraud
Republicans in the California State Assembly on Wednesday ripped into Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Republicans in the California State Assembly on Wednesday ripped into Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.