Friday

05-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

Elizabeth Warren backs Mallory McMorrow in Michigan Senate primary

The progressive champion is picking sides in a closely contested Democratic race.

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.

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.

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.

White House releases DHS funding offer

The Trump administration identified five policy points it is willing to codify.