Category: Congress
March 18, 2026
Congress
Tim Scott to run for reelection to the Senate
The South Carolina Republican had long pledged to only serve two full terms in the chamber.
March 18, 2026
Congress
Quick vote on Mullin’s DHS nomination hangs on classified briefing
The Oklahoma senator’s secretive travel a decade ago has emerged as an issue in his confirmation.
March 18, 2026
Congress
Markwayne Mullin’s DHS nomination not at risk from Rand Paul, Thune says
A testy exchange between fellow Republicans will not be fatal, the majority leader said.
March 18, 2026
Congress
Mullin says he regrets calling Alex Pretti ‘deranged’
But he refused to offer a formal apology to Pretti's family until the conclusion of a federal investigation.
March 18, 2026
Congress
Mullin markup still on
A committee vote on Sen. Markwayne Mullin's confirmation as Homeland Security secretary remains on track for Thursday despite a fiery sparring session Wednesday between the Oklahoma Republican and Sen....
March 18, 2026
Congress
Elizabeth Warren backs Mallory McMorrow in Michigan Senate primary
The progressive champion is picking sides in a closely contested Democratic race.
March 18, 2026
Congress
Capitol agenda: Tulsi Gabbard takes the hot seat
The resignation of former top aide Joe Kent has raised questions around Tulsi Gabbard's tenure as director of national intelligence.
March 18, 2026
Congress
The Senate’s marathon elections debate is dividing Republicans, not Democrats
So far discussions of the SAVE America Act are falling short of the “talking filibuster” conservatives are demanding.
March 18, 2026
Congress
La Shawn Ford wins Dem primary to succeed Illinois Rep. Danny Davis
The state representative is the favorite to win in November after emerging from a contentious, expensive race for Illinois’ deep-blue 7th district.
March 17, 2026
Congress
White House releases DHS funding offer
The Trump administration identified five policy points it is willing to codify.