Category: Congress
March 19, 2026
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.
March 19, 2026
Congress
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.
March 19, 2026
Congress
Democrats say Bondi won’t commit to testifying in House Epstein investigation
The top Republican on the House Oversight panel accused Democrats of "theatrics."
March 18, 2026
Congress
‘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.
March 18, 2026
Congress
House Ethics will forge ahead with Cherfilus-McCormick trial
The panel denied the Florida Democrat's request for a delay.
March 18, 2026
Congress
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.
March 18, 2026
Congress
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...
March 18, 2026
Congress
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.
March 18, 2026
Congress
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.
March 18, 2026
Congress
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.