Friday

17-04-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Capitol agenda: Markwayne Mullin’s rockier-than-expected road

Wednesday's drama signaled some real issues going forward as Mullin moves toward Senate confirmation.

Bernie Sanders to force disapproval votes over U.S. arms sales to Israel

“No more weapons to support an illegal war,” the senator said in a statement.

Democrats say Bondi won’t commit to testifying in House Epstein investigation

The top Republican on the House Oversight panel accused Democrats of "theatrics."

‘Warrants or bust’: House hard-liners deliver ultimatum ahead of spy powers vote

A long-brewing confrontation over Section 702 surveillance authorities comes to a head next week.

House Ethics will forge ahead with Cherfilus-McCormick trial

The panel denied the Florida Democrat's request for a delay.

House rejects effort to force a balanced budget in the US

Even the chair of the House Budget Committee was forecasting the symbolic measure would fall flat.

Kiley switches parties, loses committees

Rep. Kevin Kiley, the former Republican who recently registered as an Independent, said in an interview Wednesday he plans to caucus with the House GOP and will seek to...

Tim Scott to run for reelection to the Senate

The South Carolina Republican had long pledged to only serve two full terms in the chamber.

Quick vote on Mullin’s DHS nomination hangs on classified briefing

The Oklahoma senator’s secretive travel a decade ago has emerged as an issue in his confirmation.

Markwayne Mullin’s DHS nomination not at risk from Rand Paul, Thune says

A testy exchange between fellow Republicans will not be fatal, the majority leader said.