Thursday

04-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Capitol agenda: Trump fund drama comes to vote-a-rama

Some Republicans plan to use a marathon vote series to formally nix or place guardrails on Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”

New York’s richest aren’t opening their wallets to stop the left

Ultra wealthy New Yorkers have yet to flex their muscle this election cycle as Mayor Zohran Mamdani plays kingmaker in key races.

The $9 billion liability across the street from the Capitol

The Rayburn House Office Building is 60 years old and desperately in need of renovation. Congress isn’t exactly jumping into action.

Max Miller rebuked for accusing Rashida Tlaib of associating with Hezbollah

The Ohio Republican’s remarks were stricken from the record.

Senate Republicans manage to unstick immigration funding bill

It remains to be seen if GOP senators will stick together and defeat amendments related to a controversial DOJ settlement fund.

Mullin keeps door open to pull customs agents from ‘sanctuary city’ airports

The Homeland Security secretary said he will not remove agents from New Jersey airports so long as “cooperation continues” between state and federal leaders.

Negotiators aiming to unveil draft of bipartisan House AI bill by week’s end

Rep. Jay Obernolte said lawmakers are working out the “minutiae.”

George Santos says lawyers are talking to DOJ amid reported probe

The alleged investigation into prediction market bets is the latest legal quagmire faced by the former lawmaker.

Mamdani makes big political gamble in backing Espaillat challenger

Fallout from the endorsement could continue beyond the 2026 elections as fellow Democrats question trusting the mayor.

Senate plans first vote on immigration bill

Senate Republicans released updated text for their immigration enforcement bill Wednesday, officially dropping funding related to President Donald Trump's ballroom project. Republicans unveiled the legislative language shortly before they...