Category: Congress
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.
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.