Thursday

04-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Pam Bondi is set for another Hill grilling — but not the one some lawmakers hoped for

The ousted former attorney general is scheduled to answer questions Friday from the House Oversight Committee on how she handled the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Donald Trump’s revenge tour might not end in 2026

Coming off his recent successes, the president could seek to oust even more not-entirely-loyal GOP lawmakers next cycle.

Members of Congress won a battle to increase their pay. The war will go on.

Lawmakers continue to seek to block cost-of-living adjustments even after a federal judge ruled the practice unconstitutional.

The Democrat who thinks she can land an AI deal with Republicans

Rep. Lori Trahan is negotiating across the aisle on a thorny policy issue while eying a promotion in leadership.

Massie files to run in 2028 after losing House primary

The Kentucky Republican was ousted after a challenge from a Trump-backed opponent.

Khanna expresses disappointment about Massie’s defeat

The California Democrat says he admires the "courage" of the Kentucky Republican.

Absent congressmember Tom Kean Jr. starts working the phone

He spoke to at least two county party chairs on Thursday as attention to his undisclosed illness grew.

Tom Kean to return?

Rep. Richard Hudson, chair of the House GOP's campaign arm, told reporters Thursday he spoke to Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and he will be back voting in June. Kean,...

House rejects Smithsonian women’s history museum bill after partisan split

New GOP language sought to block the institution from portraying “any biological male as a female.”

GOP calls off votes after contentious meeting on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spent more than an hour sparring with Republican senators behind closed doors.