Thursday

23-07-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

House Republicans huddle with Johnson to plot party-line package

“We're definitely preparing to move forward," the speaker said Thursday.

Senate rejects voter ID

Senate Democrats rejected a GOP photo ID amendment Thursday, an issue that Republicans are eager to use as a cudgel in the midterms. Senators voted 53-47 on the amendment...

John Thune says he’s aiming to land DHS deal Thursday

“We’re going to know soon,” the Senate majority leader said.

Collins meets the Problem Solvers

Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins joined the House Problem Solvers Caucus lunch Thursday to talk about the stalled Homeland Security funding effort and proposals to overhaul federal immigration enforcement...

Brian Fitzpatrick delivers a warning on GOP reconciliation redo

The swing-seat Pennsylvanian said he’s “never a fan of single-party bills.”

Joe Wilson hospitalized

Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) was hospitalized after falling in his home on Wednesday evening. Wilson’s office said on Thursday that the 78-year-old is fine and working remotely. “Last evening,...

Capitol agenda: DHS despair takes hold on the Hill

“I just want to go home,” said one GOP senator granted anonymity to vent amid the funding standoff.

‘I just want to go home’: Despair settles over the Capitol as DHS deal hopes evaporate

Raw feelings have replaced the optimism that sprouted up around bipartisan talks earlier this week.

‘You lose your credibility’: Democrats warn against turning a blind eye to a colleague’s misconduct

The House Ethics Committee is about to embark on a rare trial to determine Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s political future.

Schumer rolls out Democrats’ midterm energy pitch

The Senate minority leader spoke during a League of Conservation Voters gala in Washington.