Category: Congress
June 03, 2025
Congress
Gavin Newsom, Elon Musk and Marjorie Taylor Greene agree on this one thing
Donald Trump’s megabill has attracted the rebuke of typical allies and opponents alike.
June 03, 2025
Congress
Musk’s latest megabill bombshell exasperates GOP lawmakers
Elon Musk's declaration that the GOP's domestic-policy megabill, the centerpiece of President Donald Trump's legislative agenda, is a “disgusting abomination” rocketed around Capitol Hill Tuesday — and frustrated a...
June 03, 2025
Congress
Mike Johnson calls Musk ‘terribly wrong’ for slamming megabill
Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that Elon Musk is “terribly wrong” after the tech billionaire blasted the GOP megabill as a “disgusting abomination." “With all due respect, my friend...
June 03, 2025
Congress
House GOP leaders eye next week for vote on spending cuts
House GOP leaders are aiming to move a widely anticipated $9.4 billion package of spending cuts through the House next week, eyeing a Rules Committee vote Monday followed by...
June 03, 2025
Congress
Jasmine Crockett makes House Oversight bid official
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett officially kicked off a bid to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, making her the fourth contestant in a crowded race to...
June 03, 2025
Congress
Mike Quigley takes a shot at House Democratic grandees
Rep. Mike Quigley lost his plum committee post earlier this year, and the Illinois Democrat hasn't forgotten. Speaking in an episode of the Pro Politics podcast published Monday, Quigley...
June 03, 2025
Congress
Youngkin sets September Virginia special election for Connolly’s seat
Virginians are set to vote for the late Rep. Gerry Connolly’s successor in a special election on Sept. 9. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday called for a special...
June 03, 2025
Congress
Capitol agenda: New megabill text dropping this week
Senate committees will start rolling out their portions of the GOP megabill as soon as Tuesday, providing a first look at how Republicans in the chamber plan to address...
June 02, 2025
Congress
‘We’re not going there’: Thune vows not to overrule parliamentarian on megabill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune signaled Monday that Republicans won’t move to overrule the chamber’s parliamentarian during an upcoming debate on President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” “We’re not...
June 02, 2025
Congress
Sean Gallagher named interim Capitol Police chief
The U.S. Capitol Police will be led by Assistant Chief Sean Gallagher on acting basis while a search continues for a new permanent leader, according to two people granted...