May 12, 2026 Pete Hegseth faces Congress over Pentagon's unprecedented $1.5 trillion budget as Democrats vow to block it Pete Hegseth will face a high-stakes House hearing on the Pentagon's unprecedented $1.5 trillion request amid bipartisan concerns over the proposed budget and Iran War.
May 11, 2026 Members of Congress using online prediction markets? Don't bet on it The Senate voted unanimously to ban prediction markets for senators and aides, while a broader congressional stock trading ban remains seemingly out of reach.
May 11, 2026 ActBlue scrutiny fuels new GOP bills to tighten election donation rules House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil unveils campaign finance bills aimed at boosting transparency and curbing foreign election influence.
May 11, 2026 Fragile relationship with House GOP has Senate Republicans warning 'something needs to change' Senate Republicans say communication with the House GOP must improve as they prepare to fund ICE and Border Patrol through budget reconciliation.
May 11, 2026 GOP lawmaker unveils historic move to 'expunge' both 'maliciously false' impeachments against Trump Rep. Darrell Issa introduces a House resolution to formally expunge both of President Trump's impeachments, citing false and withheld information.
May 11, 2026 Alabama's congressional map hinges on US Supreme Court Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation to hold special primary elections if federal courts allow.
May 11, 2026 House Freedom Caucus vows 'gloves are coming off' as FISA deadline looms GOP privacy hawks have demanded surveillance reforms and a CBDC ban in any FISA reauthorization bill as the June 12 deadline approaches.
May 11, 2026 Congress must fund every part of DHS and stop playing politics with our safety The grueling 76-day government shutdown left DHS, ICE and CBP unfunded, putting border security and law enforcement officers' paychecks at risk.
May 10, 2026 Virginia Democrats’ $70M redistricting gamble backfires after court defeat, ignites blame game Virginia Democrats' redistricting strategy backfired after a court struck down new maps, triggering infighting and costing roughly $70 million in losses.
May 10, 2026 Energy Secretary Wright says Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax amid price surge Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the Trump administration is open to suspending the federal gas tax as fuel prices rise amid the Iran conflict.