Sunday

07-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Republicans quickly push back on Trump’s call to nix filibuster

Both Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson poured cold water on the idea Friday.

Trump urges Republicans to kill the filibuster

The president wants the GOP to use the “nuclear option” as government shutdown drags on.

Why Mark Warner is sitting out the shutdown

The Virginia Democrat used to be a reliable participant in bipartisan Senate talks. This time, he doesn't see the point.

Britt and Schumer have rare bipartisan chat as senators feel out shutdown endgame

A key GOP appropriator spoke with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Tuesday and again Thursday in rare bipartisan conversations involving the top Democrat as rank-and-file senators hunt for ways...

Shutdown-ending stopgap will have to move first in any deal, Thune says

Senate Majority Leader John Thune struck a cautionary note Thursday as bipartisan talks that could end the 30-day government shutdown kick into a higher gear, warning that a deal...

Capitol agenda: The shutdown deal to-do list

The shutdown vibes are shifting. As POLITICO first reported Wednesday, bipartisan Senate negotiations around reopening the government have ramped up over the past 36 hours. But it’s far from...

Crockett inches toward Senate run

In an interview for “The Conversation” with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns, the Texas Democrat said she’s “about to spend a lot of money” to poll her standing statewide.

Farm-state Republicans finally reach their breaking point

President Donald Trump's plan to import beef from Argentina has unleashed a wave of protest from GOP loyalists.

Trump EXIM pick withdrew nomination following scrutiny over Russia ties

President Donald Trump’s pick for a top post at the U.S. Export-Import Bank withdrew his nomination on Wednesday after facing scrutiny from Democrats over his ties to Russian companies....

Senate Republicans release subpoenas sought by Jack Smith during Trump probe

Senate Republicans aren’t standing down in their investigation into the tactics Biden-era special counsel Jack Smith deployed as part of his probe into President Donald Trump’s efforts to subvert...