Category: Congress
July 14, 2025
Congress
Trump’s megabill is creating a budget nightmare for states
The fiscal pain comes as up to 20 governors face reelection in 2026.
July 13, 2025
Congress
Sen. Rand Paul sees ‘cultural cover-up’ about Trump shooting last July
The Kentucky senator argued that a lack of oversight paved the way for Secret Service failures at the Pennsylvania event.
July 13, 2025
Congress
The 5 big questions about the Senate battleground map
Democrats face an exceedingly difficult Senate map — and how the next 16 months play out will be determined by these five questions.
July 11, 2025
Congress
Trump threatens to withhold endorsements for GOP senators who don’t back rescissions bill
President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold endorsements from Republican senators who don’t support the administration's effort to claw back $9.4 billion of congressionally approved funds. Trump said in...
July 10, 2025
Congress
Trump’s U-turn on White House secrecy could reshape how future presidents get advice
Executive privilege normally keeps White House communications secret. But both Trump and Biden waived the privilege during investigations of each other.
July 10, 2025
Congress
Joni Ernst is the next GOP senator on retirement watch
The Iowan has had a tough few months, and Rep. Ashley Hinson is waiting in the wings.
July 10, 2025
Congress
Senators consider new security funding for lawmakers
Senators are exploring options for boosting member security through the government funding process following the shootings of state lawmakers in Minnesota and threats against multiple members of the House...
July 10, 2025
Congress
Funding bill in limbo amid FBI headquarters uproar
Senate appropriators are scrambling to figure out whether they can salvage the Commerce-Justice-Science bill.
July 10, 2025
Congress
Congress thrusts FBI headquarters feud into September government funding fight
Senators voted Thursday to block President Donald Trump from repurposing cash the FBI was supposed to use to move its headquarters to Maryland, in a major win for the state's...
July 10, 2025
Congress
Capitol agenda: Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate Appropriations table to cement his legacy
Former GOP leader Mitch McConnell is back at the Senate Appropriations table for the first time in roughly two decades Thursday as the full panel begins marking up three...