Category: Congress
March 17, 2026
Congress
House members to get classified briefing on expiring spy law
Section 702 surveillance powers expire next month.
March 17, 2026
Congress
Democrats deliver latest DHS funding offer to White House
The shutdown of the sprawling department is now in its second month.
March 17, 2026
Congress
Capitol agenda: House hard-liner headaches ahead
Conservatives are revolting over a key spy authority and an affordable housing package amid their push for a partisan elections bill.
March 16, 2026
Congress
Senate GOP ready to move on elections bill
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso told reporters Monday the chamber will vote Tuesday to take up a House-passed elections bill known as the SAVE America Act. The Wyoming Republican,...
March 16, 2026
Congress
Jesse Jackson’s family withdraws posthumous endorsement in Illinois Senate primary
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton had touted an endorsement from Jackson, who died in February.
March 16, 2026
Congress
Johnson on Trump’s Hormuz plan
Speaker Mike Johnson said he supports President Donald Trump's effort to build a global coalition ensure safe passage of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz — even if Trump...
March 14, 2026
Congress
‘I’m glad I’m not on the ballot’: Senate GOP worries about its midterm edge
GOP lawmakers are struggling to keep their affordability message front and center on the campaign trail.
March 13, 2026
Congress
One month later, the DHS shutdown shows no signs of ending
Republicans hope longer wait times at airports will be the pressure point Democrats need to drop their immigration enforcement demands. Democrats aren’t giving up their fight.
March 12, 2026
Congress
Who’s on the Gonzales probe
The House Ethics Committee named members to the investigative subcommittee that will probe allegations against embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who allegedly had an affair with a staffer who...
March 12, 2026
Congress
GOP senator proposes vote to nix filibuster amid elections bill debate
It’s the latest indication that the weeks-long “talking filibuster” fight is coming to an end.