Category: Congress
March 26, 2026
Congress
‘I just want to go home’: Despair settles over the Capitol as DHS deal hopes evaporate
Raw feelings have replaced the optimism that sprouted up around bipartisan talks earlier this week.
March 26, 2026
Congress
‘You lose your credibility’: Democrats warn against turning a blind eye to a colleague’s misconduct
The House Ethics Committee is about to embark on a rare trial to determine Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s political future.
March 26, 2026
Congress
Schumer rolls out Democrats’ midterm energy pitch
The Senate minority leader spoke during a League of Conservation Voters gala in Washington.
March 25, 2026
Congress
Special election shocker has Florida Republicans nervous about redistricting
“There's no way to get there without significantly weakening some districts,” one House Republican warned.
March 25, 2026
Congress
Arrington: Fraud cuts for war funding
House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington is making clear he will push for the “fraud prevention” spending cuts he wants across state and social safety net programs in order...
March 25, 2026
Congress
Gallego: Merrick Garland was a ‘coward’ over Jan. 6
The Arizona senator said the former attorney general was “willing to sacrifice our democracy” to protect the institution of the Justice Department.
March 25, 2026
Congress
Trump demands ‘clean 18-month extension’ of key spy powers
The president voiced public support as GOP hard-liners steel for a fight over the Section 702 surveillance program.
March 25, 2026
Congress
Democrats send new DHS funding offer
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats have submitted their latest proposal for pairing Department of Homeland Security funding with immigration enforcement policy changes. “Democrats sent Republicans our counteroffer...
March 25, 2026
Congress
Biden-era DOJ memo: Trump hoarded classified documents relevant to his businesses
Senate Democrats could leverage these findings in an upcoming hearing with former special counsel Jack Smith.
March 25, 2026
Congress
GOP framework still ‘best landing spot’ for DHS funding, Thune says
The majority leader said it was an “open question” whether the Senate would leave for a two-week recess.