Category: Congress
July 18, 2025
Congress
Republicans plot endgame on rescissions package — and Epstein files
House Republicans on the Rules Committee voted down a Democratic amendment Thursday night to advance a bipartisan bill calling for the release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein...
July 17, 2025
Congress
House GOP closes in on Epstein measure amid rebellion
House Republicans are closing in on a measure to provide an outlet for the Jeffrey Epstein-related furor unfolding on Capitol Hill. On Thursday, Rules Committee Rep. Ralph Norman was...
July 17, 2025
Congress
Bill Clay Sr., founding member of Congressional Black Caucus, dies
Former Rep. Bill Clay Sr. (D-Mo.), one of the 13 founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus and an icon in Missouri’s civil rights movement, died this week, the...
July 17, 2025
Congress
Looming Epstein vote has Republicans eager to leave Washington
A discharge effort from Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna could put members on the spot as soon as next week.
July 17, 2025
Congress
Senate Dems protest committee vote to advance Trump’s judicial pick
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis defended his decision to back Emil Bove for the 3rd Circuit judgeship while Sen. Cory Booker, a Democrat, shouted over proceedings.
July 17, 2025
Congress
Capitol agenda: Brutal day ahead for Mike Johnson
Turns out President Donald Trump didn’t have the magic touch House Republicans were expecting. Another day of crypto drama has now put the House in a severe time crunch,...
July 17, 2025
Congress
House advances crypto, defense spending bills following standoff
The House late Wednesday advanced a trio of cryptocurrency bills and a 2026 Defense spending measure after a group of GOP hard-liners dropped their opposition to the effort following...
July 17, 2025
Congress
White House has private discussions about Collins backup in Maine
White House officials have discussed potential candidates who could replace Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) if she elects not to run again in 2026, according to a person familiar with...
July 16, 2025
Congress
Sen. Tina Smith hospitalized after feeling ill
Sen. Tina Smith has been admitted to the hospital after becoming ill Wednesday and won't be available to help Democrats during crucial votes on the rescission package. Smith was...
July 16, 2025
Congress
Jordan talking to White House on reviving partisan immigration bill
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan is in touch with the White House about bringing his sweeping immigration overhaul bill up for a vote — in exactly the same...