Friday

05-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Thune, Tim Scott endorse Hern for open Oklahoma Senate seat

Trump had already endorsed him as he seeks to replace Markwayne Mullin.

Mullin’s nomination to be DHS chief advances out of committee

Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania broke with his fellow Democrats to vote to advance Mullin’s nomination.

Sexual assault allegations roil bills honoring César Chávez

California Democrats pursuing a national historical park to honor the activist said they would revise legislation to "respect the victims."

Capitol agenda: Markwayne Mullin’s rockier-than-expected road

Wednesday's drama signaled some real issues going forward as Mullin moves toward Senate confirmation.

Bernie Sanders to force disapproval votes over U.S. arms sales to Israel

“No more weapons to support an illegal war,” the senator said in a statement.

Democrats say Bondi won’t commit to testifying in House Epstein investigation

The top Republican on the House Oversight panel accused Democrats of "theatrics."

‘Warrants or bust’: House hard-liners deliver ultimatum ahead of spy powers vote

A long-brewing confrontation over Section 702 surveillance authorities comes to a head next week.

House Ethics will forge ahead with Cherfilus-McCormick trial

The panel denied the Florida Democrat's request for a delay.

House rejects effort to force a balanced budget in the US

Even the chair of the House Budget Committee was forecasting the symbolic measure would fall flat.

Kiley switches parties, loses committees

Rep. Kevin Kiley, the former Republican who recently registered as an Independent, said in an interview Wednesday he plans to caucus with the House GOP and will seek to...