Thursday

23-07-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Congress moves to scrutinize AI use in federal court

Clear federal guidelines for use of AI in U.S. federal courts have yet to be established, as broader concerns about the technology grow on Capitol Hill.

Senate recess at risk if DHS shutdown continues, Thune says

The funding lapse is nearly five weeks old.

Epstein’s lawyer tells House Oversight investigators he had ‘no knowledge’ of Epstein’s crimes

Darren Indyke's appearance is the latest in the Oversight committee’s string of closed-door depositions with people in Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit.

Congress must ‘adequately’ fund defense, Johnson says, amid talk of $200 billion war request

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise declined to say if such a request could pass the House.

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."