Friday

05-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

House Budget chair wants more information about ballroom funding

Rep. Jodey Arrington is asking for an “itemized” list of where the money would go.

Key House GOP moderate dismisses ballroom funding request

“Not happening here,” Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said.

Raskin alleges Todd Blanche oversaw payouts to FBI agents accused of misconduct

Democrats are offering a glimpse at how they plan to treat Pam Bondi's replacement at DOJ, and what oversight activities they might pursue if they retake the House majority.

Secret Service briefing fails to quiet GOP ballroom funding concerns

Senators left a closed-door lunch saying they still had unanswered questions.

House Oversight Dems hear from Epstein victims in Palm Beach meeting

Witnesses spoke about ways to improve accountability and transparency.

Crypto bill ethics talks wobble as senators eye Trump engagement

Language that would restrict government officials’ engagements with digital assets is a key demand for Senate Democrats.

Colby to RSC lunch

Top Pentagon policy official Elbridge Colby is set to meet with the Republican Study Committee Wednesday, according to a person granted anonymity to describe the plans. Colby is likely...

Security funding lobbying blitz

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and White House legislative affairs director James Braid will meet Wednesday with a key group of House Republicans as GOP concerns rise about a...

Top House Democrats slam Jen Kiggans over radio host’s ‘vile and racist language’

A spokesperson for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is the latest to speak out.

Capitol agenda: Trump officials pitch GOP on ballroom funds

A growing number of Republicans are complaining funding President Donald Trump's ballroom security sends a tone-deaf message as voters struggle with higher gas and grocery prices.