Saturday

18-04-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

He’s facing very long odds. So why are New York Republicans betting on Bruce Blakeman?

Struggling blue state Republicans need a strong top of the ticket to win key House races.

Schumer moves to sue the Trump administration over Epstein files rollout

The DOJ is facing accusations of not complying with the law.

If Congress is going to avoid another shutdown, lawmakers need to start talking

No tangible progress toward funding the government has been made with six weeks to go.

This Indiana Democrat wants a redistricting ceasefire

After a political near-death experience, Rep. Frank Mrvan said it's time for both parties to lay down arms.

Jack Smith’s lawyers ask Jordan for open hearing after closed-door testimony

The former special counsel’s attorneys also want the full videotape of Smith’s deposition to be released.

House Democrats assert themselves as Republicans struggle to set agenda

Under Hakeem Jeffries, the minority party has kept GOP leaders on the back foot since September.

Loudermilk looks to early 2026 for first Jan. 6 hearing

The new Republican-led subcommittee investigating the events around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol will have its first hearing next month, panel Chair Barry Loudermilk said Thursday....

House passes major GOP-led permitting overhaul after late drama

The House passed bipartisan legislation by a 221-196 vote Thursday aimed at overhauling federal permitting reviews in a bid to accelerate the construction of new energy and infrastructure projects...

‘No path’ for another GOP party-line bill, Ways and Means chair says

House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith is swatting down his some of his colleagues' hopes for a party-line policy bill next year, even as Speaker Mike Johnson publicly...

Johnson, Steil brief lawmakers on new plan to address insider trading on the Hill

Speaker Mike Johnson and House Administration Chair Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) briefed a group of GOP members Thursday about their new plan to address insider trading among lawmakers — indicating...