Friday

17-04-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

GOP senator proposes vote to nix filibuster amid elections bill debate

It’s the latest indication that the weeks-long “talking filibuster” fight is coming to an end.

Tuberville shares social media post suggesting Muslims are ‘the enemy’

GOP leadership has remained quiet as a growing number of party members post Islamophobic rhetoric on social media.

Ernst pushes spending cuts for another party-line policy package

Early jockeying over another GOP party-line bill comes as House Republicans are still struggling to find a way forward.

Capitol agenda: House revolt ahead for housing bill

The bill's ultimate fate remains dire — as does the GOP trifecta’s ability to make any legislative progress on affordability before the midterms.

House Republicans find it difficult to focus on rising costs as they plot 2026 agenda

A longshot elections bill and an uphill reconciliation fight dominated the yearly policy conference.

Republicans plan marathon debate for SAVE America Act

But don’t call it a “talking filibuster.”

Oklahoma Rep. Hern launches bid to succeed Mullin in Senate

The House GOP lawmaker is the first to enter a likely crowded race for the open seat as Mullin awaits confirmation to be the next DHS secretary.

Tillis says DOJ probe of Powell ‘reaching the point of the absurd’

The North Carolina Republican said Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh "possesses impeccable credentials and a clear vision for maintaining the Fed's independence."

House GOP eyes reconciliation process to pass Middle East war aid

It’s just one option being considered as Republicans seek to advance the White House's biggest priorities.

House Oversight chair moving quickly to schedule Epstein testimony with Bondi, Lutnick

The Kentucky Republican says he wants to put their interviews on the books “very, very soon.”