Tuesday

03-03-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Trump’s pick for budget chief echoes his ‘power of the purse’ dreams

The president-elect's nominee for White House budget director reiterated that Trump believes law protecting Congress’ funding power is unconstitutional.

DOE nominee Wright: Climate change is a global challenge

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Energy Department, Chris Wright, said Wednesday he supported increasing global access to oil and gas — even as he acknowledged that fossil...

Ramaswamy and DeWine met to discuss Ohio Senate appointment

The DOGE co-leader previously took himself out of the running for the post.

‘Everything’s on the table’: Jordan mulls calling Jack Smith to Judiciary

House Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan says he is mulling whether to call Jack Smith, the special counsel who led the federal investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, to testify...

Watch: Senators grill Pam Bondi at attorney general confirmation hearing

Watch: Senators grill Pam Bondi at attorney general confirmation hearing lead image

Google CEO to attend inauguration

Google CEO Sundar Pichai will join the growing list of tech executives sitting on the dais as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office on Monday, according to a...

Johnson removes Mike Turner as Intel chair

The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.

GOP to California: Build back better

Republicans coalesce around putting policy strings on federal wildfire aid.

Senate Dems spent Pam Bondi’s hearing talking about one guy. (No, not Trump.)

The fixation by Senate Democrats became clear early in the confirmation hearing for Donald Trump's attorney general pick.

Calling all Kid Rock fans: Here’s who’s performing during Trump’s inauguration festivities

The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee on Wednesday announced the list of musical performers for the president-elect’s inauguration activities. Gear up for a lot of country. During Trump’s swearing-in ceremony...