Tuesday

21-07-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Mamdani makes big political gamble in backing Espaillat challenger

Fallout from the endorsement could continue beyond the 2026 elections as fellow Democrats question trusting the mayor.

Senate plans first vote on immigration bill

Senate Republicans released updated text for their immigration enforcement bill Wednesday, officially dropping funding related to President Donald Trump's ballroom project. Republicans unveiled the legislative language shortly before they...

Thune ‘hopeful’ Senate can start voting on reconciliation bill Wednesday

The Senate majority leader said most GOP senators are "pretty satisfied" that a controversial DOJ payout fund is dead.

Johnson says he’ll discuss AI regulatory proposal with OpenAI chief

CEO Sam Altman is set to meet with an array of congressional leaders Wednesday.

Capitol agenda: Trump’s intel pick endangers spy powers bill

Top Democrats say President Donald Trump's pick of an ally to head an intelligence agency will make it harder to renew a government surveillance program.

43 days and counting: Why the House is working way less than the Senate

The gap between the chambers is looming large as Republicans face a massive pre-midterm time crunch.

Adam Hamawy, medical doctor Army vet with controversial past, wins nomination to succeed Watson Coleman in New Jersey

Hamawy was one of a dozen active candidates in the 12th Congressional District, where the liberal Watson Coleman is retiring after 12 years in office.

New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he’s ‘energized’ but appears to push back timeline for return

The two-term Republican congressmember faces no opposition in Tuesday's primary.

Tennesee GOP Rep. Andy Ogles deletes anti-Pride Month tweet

Rep. Andy Ogles deleted a social media post after backlash.

Senate postpones committee action on government funding bills

Democrats were expected to target one of the measures with amendments to undermine Trump administration priorities.