Thursday

23-07-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Capitol agenda: House revolt ahead for housing bill

The bill's ultimate fate remains dire — as does the GOP trifecta’s ability to make any legislative progress on affordability before the midterms.

House Republicans find it difficult to focus on rising costs as they plot 2026 agenda

A longshot elections bill and an uphill reconciliation fight dominated the yearly policy conference.

Republicans plan marathon debate for SAVE America Act

But don’t call it a “talking filibuster.”

Oklahoma Rep. Hern launches bid to succeed Mullin in Senate

The House GOP lawmaker is the first to enter a likely crowded race for the open seat as Mullin awaits confirmation to be the next DHS secretary.

Tillis says DOJ probe of Powell ‘reaching the point of the absurd’

The North Carolina Republican said Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh "possesses impeccable credentials and a clear vision for maintaining the Fed's independence."

House GOP eyes reconciliation process to pass Middle East war aid

It’s just one option being considered as Republicans seek to advance the White House's biggest priorities.

House Oversight chair moving quickly to schedule Epstein testimony with Bondi, Lutnick

The Kentucky Republican says he wants to put their interviews on the books “very, very soon.”

Cornyn backs ending filibuster as he courts Trump’s endorsement

The president has called on Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act.

Capitol agenda: GOP wants to move past the SAVE America Act

Senate GOP leaders are trying to tell President Trump that it won't be possible to pass the partisan elections legislation.

Data center moratorium gains traction among Hill progressives

A handful of lawmakers is joining Vermont independent Bernie Sanders in wanting to pause new projects.