Tuesday

03-03-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

GOP leaders mull a big debt-and-funding deal with Democrats

The option would include an agreement that ties together government funding, border money, disaster aid and a debt-limit hike.

House sends first immigration bill to Trump’s desk

The House on Wednesday afternoon passed a bill that would mandate the detention of more undocumented immigrants charged with crimes, sending the first legislation of the new Congress to...

No recess till Trump gets his Cabinet, top GOP senators say

Top Senate Republicans are vowing to stay in session until all of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees are confirmed — a pledge that could keep senators in Washington for...

Trump’s budget pick is famous for defying Congress. GOP senators want to confirm him anyway.

It’s looking like "thumbs up" for Russ Vought in the Senate, where Republicans are preparing to confirm him to lead the White House budget office despite his reputation for...

Democrats’ immigration debate plays out inside Hispanic Caucus

It was the latest manifestation of an intense debate that has racked Democrats since the 2024 elections, where many blamed immigration and border issues for swinging the presidential and...

Democratic senators ask for bipartisan immigration talks

A group of 12 Democratic senators, led by Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, asked Majority Leader John Thune Wednesday to pursue bipartisan immigration-related legislation instead of the party-line approach...

Trump to meet with Republican key to tax negotiations

Their votes will be crucial to passing a major tax bill GOP lawmakers are assembling.

NRCC chief digs in for midterms: ’The math is in our favor’

NRCC Chair Richard Hudson on Wednesday tried to rally House Republicans ahead of their tough battle to keep their majority in the upcoming midterms, with many GOP lawmakers wary...

Capitol agenda: Spending totals, nominees, immigration bill

Donald Trump, Mike Johnson and John Thune’s big meeting didn't do anything to settle Republicans’ mounting legislative headaches. But GOP leaders are indicating they’re going to move forward on...

The Reluctant Steamroller in the White House

Trump is obsessed with asserting dominance over Hill Republicans. Except when it comes to his own agenda.