Friday

17-04-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Tax Day is the GOP’s focus as Congress returns to war, shutdown and other challenges

The benefits of the ‘big, beautiful bill’ are at risk of being swamped by rising energy prices.

The MAGA loyalist working to grow the foreign guest-worker program

Rep. Andy Harris is wielding his clout to expand the number of seasonal workers allowed into the U.S. as he also backs the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda.

Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats call on Swalwell to end governor campaign

The former speaker said the sexual assault allegations “must be appropriately investigated with full transparency and accountability.”

Trump endorses ‘focused’ immigration enforcement funding bill

The president's support for a narrow budget reconciliation measure is a boost for Senate GOP leaders who want a tightly controlled process.

These Republican-on-Republican disputes are keeping Congress frozen

Donald Trump could intervene to settle many of these clashes, but he has mostly kept his distance.

Rand Paul is facing an ICE funding dilemma

As Homeland Security chair, the Kentucky Republican has to decide whether to back party-line immigration enforcement funding.

Pam Bondi still on the hook for Epstein testimony, Oversight panel says

Trump’s former attorney general had been subpoenaed for an April 14 deposition that was never confirmed.

Congress is absent as Trump threatens Iranians ‘will die’

Democrats erupt in protest, but Republicans make their peace with “negotiating Trump style.”

Bill Gates to testify before House Oversight in Epstein probe

The Microsoft founder will appear before Congress on June 10.

Inside Jim Jordan’s quiet preparations for a GOP leadership void

The Ohio Republican will be well-situated if Republicans lose the House majority.