Friday

05-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: 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)...

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.”

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.

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.

House members to get classified briefing on expiring spy law

Section 702 surveillance powers expire next month.

Democrats deliver latest DHS funding offer to White House

The shutdown of the sprawling department is now in its second month.

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.

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,...

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.

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...