Category: Congress
May 15, 2026
Congress
Senate rulekeeper deals blows to GOP’s immigration enforcement package
Republicans are expected to revamp the package to meet the strict rules of the filibuster-skirting process.
May 14, 2026
Congress
Key Jeffries ally endorses aggressive tactics to create more blue seats
Even if majority-minority districts need to be redrawn, Rep. Greg Meeks said, “We’ve got to get more Democrats.”
May 14, 2026
Congress
House barely rejects limits on Iran war as GOP defections grow
Republicans managed to defeat the effort to rein in Trump despite three GOP lawmakers breaking ranks.
May 14, 2026
Congress
House Ethics panel investigating Chuck Edwards for sexual misconduct
The committee made the announcement after weeks of speculation.
May 14, 2026
Congress
VA secretary to testify after House threatens to penalize him
House lawmakers approved language to withhold funding until the VA secretary appears.
May 14, 2026
Congress
White House, Senate skeptical about House’s amended housing bill
The House-amended version of a housing supply and homeownership bill bucks the directive of the Senate to pass the upper chamber's bill.
May 14, 2026
Congress
Senators discuss tweaks to $1B request
Senate Republicans are discussing possible changes to a $1 billion line item in the pending reconciliation bill for Secret Service security funding, which can be used for parts of...
May 14, 2026
Congress
Senators vote to block their pay during government shutdowns
The rule change will kick in after the midterm elections in November.
May 14, 2026
Congress
Ways and Means Chief says he’s focused on bipartisanship
Missouri Republican Rep. Jason Smith had kind words for his Democratic counterparts at a D.C. tax conference.
May 14, 2026
Congress
Max Miller sues ex-wife and her legal team for domestic abuse allegations
The Ohio Republican is alleging defamation and seeking no less than $25,000 in damages.