Category: Congress
April 16, 2026
Congress
FISA extension vote delayed
House GOP leaders are pushing back the planned 3:15 p.m. procedural vote related to the bill extending a key spy power due to expire in four days. Leaders are...
April 16, 2026
Congress
Johnson pursues a ‘modified’ FISA extension
Leaders are racing to get a deal before a scheduled Thursday afternoon vote.
April 16, 2026
Congress
Trump wants less spending. RFK Jr.’s ‘not happy’ about it.
At the first of several budget hearings, the health secretary said newly proposed cuts were needed because of the federal debt.
April 16, 2026
Congress
Senate Republicans ‘syncing’ immigration funding plan with House GOP
The effort to align Republicans in both chambers follows the House GOP’s rejection of the DHS funding strategy the Senate hatched last month.
April 16, 2026
Congress
RFK Jr. will remake panel that determines which preventative services insurers must cover
The health secretary told the Ways and Means Committee he’s bringing on new members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
April 16, 2026
Congress
Johnson tries again on spy powers vote amid GOP rebellion
President Donald Trump is demanding an extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without changes.
April 16, 2026
Congress
Capitol agenda: GOP losing patience over Warsh fight
Republicans eager to install Kevin Warsh as Fed chair with Jerome Powell’s term ending next month are joining the call for the Trump administration to end its probe of...
April 16, 2026
Congress
Rogers holds slim cash advantage in Michigan over Dem opponents
The Republican was out-raised by two of his Democratic rivals.
April 16, 2026
Congress
Platner raised $4 million, but Collins retains cash advantage
The Maine senator has a financial leg up over whoever wins the June primary.
April 15, 2026
Congress
Republicans, White House considering warrant-related amendment in high-stakes FISA talks
There’s growing acknowledgment that the clean reauthorization the White House desires is a no-go.