Category: Congress
January 22, 2025
Congress
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...
January 22, 2025
Congress
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...
January 22, 2025
Congress
The Reluctant Steamroller in the White House
Trump is obsessed with asserting dominance over Hill Republicans. Except when it comes to his own agenda.
January 22, 2025
Congress
Key committee to receive briefing on Trump’s TikTok order
Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee who led the effort to pass legislation banning TikTok last year will soon be formally briefed on President Donald Trump’s executive...
January 22, 2025
Congress
Democrats plot strategy for fighting Trump on funding freeze
Less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump’s Day One blitz of executive actions, Democrats on Capitol Hill mobilized Tuesday to fight his move to freeze a broad range...
January 21, 2025
Congress
Trump pushes Hill GOP on recess appointments, debt limit
A White House meeting on the president’s first full day back in office emphasized unity.
January 21, 2025
Congress
The Senate readies for a nominee siege
GOP leaders are planning an all-out grind to wear down Democratic opposition.
January 21, 2025
Congress
Democrats named to DOGE Subcommittee
House Democrats have named their members to serve on the DOGE Subcommittee on Oversight, signaling the minority party is ready to play ball on a Republican-led effort. Rep. Melanie...
January 21, 2025
Congress
Judiciary Committee eyes next week for FBI nominee’s confirmation hearing
The Senate Judiciary Committee intends to hold a confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, on Jan. 29, committee ranking member Dick Durbin...
January 21, 2025
Congress
GOP senators criticize Trump over pardoning violent Jan. 6 rioters
Several Republican senators are roundly criticizing President Donald Trump's pardons of Jan. 6 rioters — particularly those convicted of violent crimes, like assaulting law enforcement officers. “I’m disappointed to...