January 30, 2026 GOP senator vows to block Trump's Fed chair pick unless Powell probe is dropped Sen. Thom Tillis said he will block Trump's Federal Reserve nominee until the DOJ ends its criminal probe of Jerome Powell over a building renovation controversy.
January 29, 2026 Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Poll: An early look at the 2026 midterms Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 52% to 46% in generic congressional ballot for midterm elections, highest Democratic support recorded.
January 29, 2026 Senate Republicans weigh Dem demand to split DHS bill, turn to short-term extension to avoid shutdown Senate Democrats plan to block the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, and some Senate Republicans contend that the bill may need to be sidelined to avoid a shutdown.
January 28, 2026 The Hitchhiker’s Guide to federal pay dates to watch if there’s a partial government shutdown Government shutdown looms Saturday as Congress faces weekend deadline. Federal workers' pay schedules offer important clues about potential duration.
January 28, 2026 New Dem proposal would restrict ICE's key tool to detain criminal illegal aliens Democrats are threatening to stall government funding over Immigration and Customs Enforcement warrant requirements as another government shutdown looms Friday.
January 28, 2026 House Democrats hold 'shadow hearings' as they build case to impeach Kristi Noem House Democrats are advancing an impeachment investigation into DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as Republicans probe ICE operations following a second fatal civilian shooting.
January 28, 2026 Man accused of spraying Omar has criminal record as congresswoman vows 'a--holes' won't win Man accused of chemical spray attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar has criminal record and allegedly told neighbor he "might get arrested" before town hall incident.
January 28, 2026 House launches investigation into hospitals allegedly letting foreign patients jump organ transplant lines Congress investigates hospitals accused of letting wealthy foreign patients bypass U.S. organ transplant waiting lists while more than 100,000 Americans wait.
January 27, 2026 New details to Congress reveal guns used, bodycam footage in fatal Border Patrol shooting of Minnesota nurse The Trump administration sent Congress a "preliminary review" of the fatal Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during an immigration operation.
January 27, 2026 Trump ally tells government to 'wake up' after deadly federal agent shootings in Minneapolis Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., called for immigration policy reform following two fatal shootings in Minneapolis, demanding reassessment of tactics and for Congress to take action.