Thursday

23-07-2026 Vol 19

Category: 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.

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.

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.