April 16, 2026 Reporter's Notebook: GOP clashes over ‘skinny’ vs ‘obese’ DHS bill as Trump agenda looms Congressional Republicans weigh a skinny reconciliation bill for DHS funding as senators clash over adding Iran war costs and other legislative items.
April 16, 2026 Sex crimes could cost lawmakers taxpayer-funded pensions under Hawley’s new proposal A bill from Sen. Josh Hawley would bar members of Congress convicted of sex crimes from collecting taxpayer-funded pensions after leaving office.
April 16, 2026 'Disturbing' allegations against unnamed senator under review in wake of scandals rocking Congress Misconduct allegations against an unnamed senator were sent to the Senate Ethics Committee after Rep. Anna Paulina Luna raised concerns publicly on X.
April 16, 2026 House rejects Democrat attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers House Republicans blocked Democrats' war powers resolution aimed at halting the U.S. military campaign against Iran as Trump said the conflict is nearly over.
April 16, 2026 GOP firebrand vows to strip Swalwell and Gonzales of lifetime taxpayer-funded benefits Rep. Boebert announces effort to cancel pensions for former Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales after both resigned from Congress.
April 16, 2026 Dems block bid to defund Cesar Chavez monument despite child sexual abuse allegations A GOP-led effort to defund and abolish the Cesar Chavez National Monument was blocked by Senate Democrats, despite bombshell abuse allegations against him.
April 16, 2026 MORNING GLORY: If you care about the Constitution, read Sarah Isgur's new book Sarah Isgur's book on the Supreme Court is funny, insightful and a must-read that also makes the case against unconstitutional court packing.
April 15, 2026 Melania Trump challenges Congress to make her foster care executive order permanent law: 'Their birthright' Melania Trump called for action over awareness, urging bipartisan lawmakers to pass permanent legislation supporting America's foster care community.
April 15, 2026 House Dems launch impeachment push against Hegseth Thirteen House Democrats filed six articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, accusing him of war crimes and reckless handling of classified information.
April 15, 2026 Johnson faces GOP revolt over warrantless surveillance powers ahead of key vote Speaker Mike Johnson faces GOP pushback on renewing FISA Section 702 warrantless surveillance powers as conservatives demand additional reform guardrails.