Friday

17-04-2026 Vol 19

Category: 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.

‘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.

Schumer rolls out Democrats’ midterm energy pitch

The Senate minority leader spoke during a League of Conservation Voters gala in Washington.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.