Wednesday

04-03-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Jack Smith’s lawyers ask Jordan for open hearing after closed-door testimony

The former special counsel’s attorneys also want the full videotape of Smith’s deposition to be released.

House Democrats assert themselves as Republicans struggle to set agenda

Under Hakeem Jeffries, the minority party has kept GOP leaders on the back foot since September.

Loudermilk looks to early 2026 for first Jan. 6 hearing

The new Republican-led subcommittee investigating the events around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol will have its first hearing next month, panel Chair Barry Loudermilk said Thursday....

House passes major GOP-led permitting overhaul after late drama

The House passed bipartisan legislation by a 221-196 vote Thursday aimed at overhauling federal permitting reviews in a bid to accelerate the construction of new energy and infrastructure projects...

‘No path’ for another GOP party-line bill, Ways and Means chair says

House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith is swatting down his some of his colleagues' hopes for a party-line policy bill next year, even as Speaker Mike Johnson publicly...

Johnson, Steil brief lawmakers on new plan to address insider trading on the Hill

Speaker Mike Johnson and House Administration Chair Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) briefed a group of GOP members Thursday about their new plan to address insider trading among lawmakers — indicating...

Democrats release more photos from Epstein estate

The 70-photo tranche comes on the eve of the deadline for the Justice Department to release the most broad swath of Epstein-related materials yet.

Capitol agenda: Congress leaves health mess for January

Congress is about to leave town for the holidays — and put off their health care troubles until January. The House and Senate will take their last votes of...

Why this purple-district Republican broke with Mike Johnson on Obamacare

Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick staked out an aisle-crossing persona without impeding leadership prerogatives. Until Wednesday.

Second-time NASA nominee confirmed to lead space agency

The Senate on Wednesday approved Jared Isaacman for the top job at NASA — an unprecedented comeback after President Donald Trump yanked his nomination this spring. Senators confirmed the...