Thursday

04-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Cassidy plans to keep pushing foreign pollution bill

The Louisiana Republican lost reelection this week. That's not stopping his quest for a fee on polluting imports.

Capitol agenda: Trump may regret his revenge tour

Some Republicans worry the president’s payback whims will gum up his agenda on Capitol Hill and cost the party control of Texas' Senate seat.

Senators think they hold the key to a college athletics bill demanded by Trump

The Senate’s key negotiators are talking daily on how to clinch a deal to help regulate a beleaguered, multibillion-dollar industry.

Trump-backed candidate wins Kentucky primary to replace Barr

Ralph Alvarado, a physician and former state senator, will be the Republican nominee in Kentucky’s 6th District.

Senate GOP could ditch Secret Service funding tied to White House ballroom

Four Republican senators publicly voiced opposition to funding the controversial project.

Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘lawfare’ fund is making Republicans nervous

Even Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he was “not a big fan” of the new “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”

Todd Blanche says he won’t recommend pardoning Maxwell

That decision, however, is up to President Donald Trump.

Senate panel advances part of GOP’s immigration enforcement bill

Republicans are still trying to salvage funding related to President Donald Trump’s ballroom project.

Bipartisan Senate duo unveils sweeping antisemitism bill

The legislation would target antisemitism on college campuses and online, as well as boost funding for Jewish communities.

Todd Blanche tells appropriators payouts for Jan. 6 rioters are possible

The acting attorney general is facing bipartisan criticism about the DOJ's so-called “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”