Thursday

04-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

D.C. delegate candidates pledge to raise their voice after Norton’s long fade

They won’t get a vote, but five would-be successors say they are ready to wield power in other ways.

Election season is almost here. Congress is rushing to legislate first.

Lawmakers say they’re ready to put partisan bickering aside and move some bipartisan bills before midterm campaigning gets into full swing.

Ballroom security money nixed by Senate parliamentarian

Republicans proposed sending $1 billion to the Secret Service, with some to be used on the controversial White House project.

Trump pushes to attach his SAVE act to must-pass bipartisan bills

The gambit would likely jeopardize two other key congressional priorities on housing and government surveillance powers.

Republicans revise ballroom security funding after parliamentarian meeting

“Technical adjustments” are necessary after conferring with the Senate rulekeeper, a GOP panel said.

Mullin has more work to do to repair the relationship between DHS and Congress

Democrats and at least one powerful Republican still have concerns about Mullin’s leadership of the department.

Tennnesee Democrat Steve Cohen announces retirement

Cohen’s Memphis-based district was recently dismantled in a Republican gerrymandering effort.

Johnson: House will amend stalled housing bill despite White House, Senate GOP pushback

Republicans are eager to advance a housing affordability package that's central to their midterm messaging.

Capitol agenda: Nervous GOP weighs options on ballroom

Lawmakers are watching closely for the Senate's rule keeper to decide whether Republicans’ bill can include a $1 billion provision that could fund parts of the White House's ballroom...

Nervous Republicans weigh their options amid White House’s ballroom lobbying blitz

A key factor, however, could be a forthcoming Senate parliamentarian ruling.