Category: Congress
May 11, 2026
Congress
Prominent banker Jes Staley asked to sit for interview in House Epstein probe
The chair of the House Oversight panel is asking the former executive to sit for an interview in the House Epstein probe.
May 11, 2026
Congress
Trump wants a gas tax holiday. Republicans will ‘hear him out,’ Thune says
The Senate majority leader had previously dismissed the idea of suspending the 18-cents-a-gallon levy.
May 11, 2026
Congress
House Ethics shares update on Cory Mills investigation
The panel is under pressure to police member misconduct in the wake of bad behavior among lawmakers.
May 11, 2026
Congress
Ryan backs Bores to replace Rep. Nadler, citing the battle over AI’s future
Bores' pro-regulation stance on the technology puts him on "the right side" of the issue, Ryan says.
May 11, 2026
Congress
Jeffries guarantees Democratic House win in midterms despite ‘undemocratic’ rulings
The top House Democrat is seeking to calm nerves after a pair of GOP-friendly court decisions.
May 11, 2026
Congress
Secret Service chief to brief senators
Secret Service Director Sean Curran will attend the Senate GOP lunch Tuesday, according to two people granted anonymity to share details about the closed-door gathering. The private meeting comes...
May 11, 2026
Congress
Capitol agenda: House vs. Senate rift threatens GOP agenda
The two chambers come back to Capitol Hill this week with a list of legislative priorities they have failed to reach consensus on — and a shrinking time frame...
May 11, 2026
Congress
Inside the House vs. Senate rifts threatening the GOP agenda
Republicans in the two chambers are divided over key pieces of legislation, and animosity is running high.
May 11, 2026
Congress
Congress’ Epstein probe raises a thorny question: Who counts as a victim?
Sarah Kellen, Jeffrey Epstein’s onetime assistant, told prosecutors she was a victim. Now lawmakers wonder if she should be treated as an accomplice.
May 08, 2026
Congress
Why Democrats’ New York gerrymander won’t be as aggressive as the GOP’s efforts
Empire State Democrats aren't interested in targeting districts previously protected by the Voting Rights Act.