Category: Congress
March 17, 2026
Congress
Senate bills survive
Threats from some hard-right House Republicans to block any Senate bill until the SAVE America Act passes appear to be falling flat. A bill from Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa)...
March 17, 2026
Congress
Senate launches debate on SAVE America Act with endgame uncertain
The bill is at the center of an intense GOP fight over the “talking filibuster.”
March 17, 2026
Congress
Republicans hope Mullin will turn the page at DHS from Noem. Democrats aren’t buying it.
The top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security Committee assured reporters the Oklahoma Republican would face “robust” questions at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
March 17, 2026
Congress
Comer subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files
Rep. James Comer issued a subpoena to the attorney general over her handling of the files after the committee ordered her to testify before lawmakers.
March 17, 2026
Congress
House members to get classified briefing on expiring spy law
Section 702 surveillance powers expire next month.
March 17, 2026
Congress
Democrats deliver latest DHS funding offer to White House
The shutdown of the sprawling department is now in its second month.
March 17, 2026
Congress
Capitol agenda: House hard-liner headaches ahead
Conservatives are revolting over a key spy authority and an affordable housing package amid their push for a partisan elections bill.
March 16, 2026
Congress
Senate GOP ready to move on elections bill
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso told reporters Monday the chamber will vote Tuesday to take up a House-passed elections bill known as the SAVE America Act. The Wyoming Republican,...
March 16, 2026
Congress
Jesse Jackson’s family withdraws posthumous endorsement in Illinois Senate primary
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton had touted an endorsement from Jackson, who died in February.
March 16, 2026
Congress
Johnson on Trump’s Hormuz plan
Speaker Mike Johnson said he supports President Donald Trump's effort to build a global coalition ensure safe passage of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz — even if Trump...