Saturday

18-04-2026 Vol 19

Category: 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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

The Senate readies for a nominee siege

GOP leaders are planning an all-out grind to wear down Democratic opposition.

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...

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...

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...