Congress
Image
In sudden shift, Democrats take lead in generic election ballot as voters fret about finances
The new poll shows bad news for Republicans heading into 2026 midterms.
Image
More congressional Democrats go to El Salvador over deportation of Abrego Garcia
The House members are Reps. Robert Garcia, of California; Maxwell Frost, of Florida; Maxine Dexter, of Oregon; and Yassamin Ansari, of Arizona.
Image
Another Democrat lawmaker heading to El Salvador to advocate for Abrego Garcia's release
"This is not just one family’s nightmare; it is a constitutional crisis that should outrage every single one of us,” Dexter said in a statement released on Friday night.
Image
Susan Collins announces her support for Tulsi Gabbard as DNI
The support comes as the Senate Intelligence Committee is set to meet on Tuesday to discuss potentially advancing Gabbard to a floor vote, where she would need the majority of the Senate to confirm her.
Image
Democratic senator places 'blanket hold' on Trump State Department nominees over USAID scuffle
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who leads the Trump administration's DOGE, said he and Trump are going to shut down the agency, as part of the department's efforts to end wasteful spending.
Image
Homan says border crossings down 93% under Trump: 'We've got more work to do'
"President Trump is the game changer," Homan says
Image
U.S. senators push to reduce animal testing in $5.5B research field
The bill has garnered support from Democrats and Republicans, with co-sponsors such as Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Paul, Angus King, I-Maine, John Kennedy, R-La., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.
Image
You Vote: Of the 3 Trump Cabinet nominations considered most controversial, who will be confirmed?
Three of President Donald Trump’s most contentious nominees for Cabinet posts faced tense confirmation hearings on Thursday.
Image
Republican bill would block illegal immigrants from receiving tax breaks
The U.S. Joint Committee on Taxation estimates Hyde-Smith's legislation could save nearly $28 billion over ten years.
Image
Sen. Cornyn says he will support Tulsi Gabbard confirmation as DNI despite previous concerns
“Having won the election decisively, I believe President Trump has earned the right to appoint his own Cabinet, absent extraordinary circumstances," Cornyn said. "Therefore, it is my intention to consent to the appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence."
Image
Senate pushes Veteran Affairs nominee Doug Collins to floor vote, advances Chris Wright nomination
If confirmed, Collins will have the monumental task of fixing a department that is already criticized for having slow response times, inadequate mental health support systems, and budget shortfall issues.
Image
Grassley drops FBI whistleblower records that show anti-Trump agent was behind Jack Smith 2020 case
The investigation into Trump was formally opened by the FBI on April 13, 2022, and was known inside the agency as "Arctic Frost."
Image
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior
The new secretary will also sit on the president's NSC, and will lead the new National Energy Council, which will be critical to Trump's goal of American energy dominance.