Friday

05-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: 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.

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.”

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.

House Ethics panel investigating Chuck Edwards for sexual misconduct

The committee made the announcement after weeks of speculation.

VA secretary to testify after House threatens to penalize him

House lawmakers approved language to withhold funding until the VA secretary appears.

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.

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...

Senators vote to block their pay during government shutdowns

The rule change will kick in after the midterm elections in November.

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.

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.