Monday

08-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Congress is back. They have more to deal with than a potential shutdown.

Crime, stock trading and the Jeffrey Epstein files could make this a tricky month on Capitol Hill.

Congress hankers for closure in funding war with Trump. SCOTUS is slow to deliver.

The Supreme Court may not rule on the legality of the Trump administration’s refusal to spend federal cash until next year — if at all.

Rep. Jerry Nadler announces retirement, citing Biden’s loss

The 78-year-old New York Democrat has served in Congress since 1992.

White House declares $4.9B in foreign aid unilaterally canceled in end-run around Congress’ funding power

The administration is setting up clash with Capitol Hill over its use of the "pocket rescission."

Bondi, Patel to testify before Congress amid Epstein fallout

The attorney general and FBI director are expected to face fierce questioning by Democrats and some Republicans over the DOJ’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

RFK Jr. will testify before Senate panel next week

The Finance Committee hearing was in the works before Wednesday’s CDC shakeup.

Mark Teixeira, former MLB All Star, kicks off Texas House campaign

Teixeira was a superstar on the diamond, going yard 409 times in a career saw him play for four big league outfits, including the Texas Rangers and New York...

Republicans scratch their heads over Trump’s ‘comprehensive’ crime bill

The president said Wednesday there would be “more to follow” amid preliminary talks on Capitol Hill.

Justice Department asks Supreme Court to allow Trump to withhold foreign aid

The solicitor general argues that only Congress has the authority to challenge impoundment of federal money.

Grassley defends ‘blue slips’ amid latest Trump criticism

The Judiciary Committee chair, and his fellow Republicans, have so far brushed off pressure from the president to nix the long-standing practice.