Category: Congress
April 15, 2026
Congress
Republicans, White House considering warrant-related amendment in high-stakes FISA talks
There’s growing acknowledgment that the clean reauthorization the White House desires is a no-go.
April 15, 2026
Congress
House Transportation chair reveals markup date for highway bill
Sam Graves also said he’s working on a $500 to $550 billion topline and that the bill will include an EV registration fee.
April 15, 2026
Congress
DHS shutdown disrupts World Cup planning, officials tell senators
Testimony from administration officials painted a stark picture of the logistical challenges ahead.
April 15, 2026
Congress
Obernolte wins
Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) is officially GOP conference policy chair. He was elected by voice vote at the candidate policy forum on Wednesday, five members told POLITICO as they...
April 15, 2026
Congress
Wyden urges Democrats to back FISA privacy amendments
The senator called for guardrails on the use of AI in surveillance.
April 15, 2026
Congress
Vought: White House doesn’t have ‘ballpark’ total for Iran war funding
Republican leaders on the Hill are eager to see the emergency military funding request as they map out their legislative strategy ahead of the midterm elections.
April 15, 2026
Congress
House Budget chair to brief Senate GOP
House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington will attend Senate Republicans' closed-door conference lunch Wednesday, according to two people granted anonymity to discuss private scheduling. Arrington's appearance comes as Hill...
April 15, 2026
Congress
Trump makes last-minute plea for GOP to ‘stick together’ on key surveillance powers vote
In a Truth Social post, the president sought to settle infighting between GOP lawmakers over the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
April 15, 2026
Congress
AIDS activists disrupt Vought’s testimony on Trump’s budget
The protesters chanted “PEPFAR saves lives — spend the money.”
April 15, 2026
Congress
GOP leaders delay FISA vote amid GOP rebellion
Speaker Mike Johnson and White House officials are still trying to strike an agreement with GOP holdouts.