Category: Congress
July 14, 2025
Congress
Senate Democrats want probe of FEMA cost-control policy after Texas flood tragedy
Two Democratic senators want the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General to launch an investigation into Secretary Kristi Noem’s cost-control measures — and how the policy may have affected...
July 14, 2025
Congress
New House food options start their rollout
There’s a new timeline out for the planned overhaul of House food service options, with many of the transitions from existing brands to their replacements happening in the coming...
July 14, 2025
Congress
House preps for crypto votes on Wednesday and Thursday
The House is expected to vote Wednesday on a sweeping cryptocurrency market structure overhaul before taking up the Senate’s stablecoin legislation Thursday, according to three congressional aides with knowledge...
July 14, 2025
Congress
Capitol agenda: A tough week for Susan Collins
It’s grind time for Republicans. They have until Friday to deliver on President Donald Trump’s rescissions request as they also try to salvage government funding talks that are spiraling...
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.