Sunday

06-09-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Capitol agenda: New megabill text dropping this week

Senate committees will start rolling out their portions of the GOP megabill as soon as Tuesday, providing a first look at how Republicans in the chamber plan to address...

‘We’re not going there’: Thune vows not to overrule parliamentarian on megabill

Senate Majority Leader John Thune signaled Monday that Republicans won’t move to overrule the chamber’s parliamentarian during an upcoming debate on President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” “We’re not...

Sean Gallagher named interim Capitol Police chief

The U.S. Capitol Police will be led by Assistant Chief Sean Gallagher on acting basis while a search continues for a new permanent leader, according to two people granted...

Credit cards could blow up a carefully crafted crypto compromise

Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s pledge to return the Senate to “regular order” is about to face a major test, with one of President Donald Trump’s top financial policy...

Capitol agenda: Thune stares down ‘Medicaid moderates’

It’s megabill crunch time in the Senate. Arm-twisting over what to change in the House-passed version of the “big, beautiful” bill will largely play out behind closed doors the...

The ‘Medicaid moderates’ are the senators to watch on the megabill

An ideologically diverse clutch of Republicans have found rare alignment — and significant leverage.

‘Well, we all are going to die’: Joni Ernst spars with town hall crowd over Medicaid

The Iowa senator shocked constituents Friday when she defended Republicans’ reconciliation package.

‘A historic betrayal’: Murkowski slams Trump administration revoking protections for Afghan immigrants

A joint letter from Lisa Murkowski and Jeanne Shaheen urged the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate the protections immediately.

Fired copyright chief loses first round in lawsuit over Trump powers

Shira Perlmutter asked a judge to reinstate her, arguing the Library of Congress is not under direct presidential control.

White House plans — at last — to send some DOGE cuts to Hill

House Republicans are expecting a modest package next week amid an online pressure campaign.