Congress
Legislation, hearings, budget fights, and party negotiations in Congress.
Congressional report alleges Trump politicized America250 planning through Freedom 250
A new congressional report alleges the Trump administration steered America’s 250th anniversary planning into a partisan, donor-driven operation through Freedom 250, sidelining the bipartisan commission created by Congress. The report renews scrutiny of funding, access and oversight around the semiquincentennial.
House committee subpoenas Leon Black during Epstein testimony
The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed former Apollo Global Management chief Leon Black after a closed-door Epstein-related interview, saying he declined to answer questions about nondisclosure agreements. Lawmakers also ordered Black to produce documents and appear for a July 16 deposition.
Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
The Senate approved a war powers resolution 50-48 on Tuesday, giving Congress a bipartisan rebuke of President Donald Trump’s Iran policy and marking the first time the chamber has passed such a measure on the conflict.
Congress sends bipartisan housing bill to President Donald Trump after House vote
Congress approved a bipartisan housing bill aimed at expanding supply, easing some permitting and financing rules, and limiting certain corporate purchases of single-family homes.
Dem senators urge FCC to put Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger on hold over foreign investor worries
Three Democratic senators are pressing the FCC to pause review of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing that its foreign backing requires a fuller look at ownership and national-security issues.
College sports bill clears Senate committee despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act on a 19-9 vote, moving the college sports overhaul toward full Senate consideration even as the SEC and Big Ten continue to oppose it.
DOJ charges five men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event
The Justice Department has charged five men over an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House, according to court papers and an FBI affidavit described in published reports. Investigators say the plan involved explosive-laden drones intended to cause panic, followed by gunfire at people fleeing the scene.
House rejects short-term FISA 702 extension amid DNI fight
The House voted 198-218 against a short-term Section 702 extension, leaving the surveillance authority on track to lapse at midnight Friday amid a fight over Trump’s acting DNI pick and broader reform demands.
House rejects last-ditch FISA Section 702 extension
The House voted 198-218 to reject a short-term extension of Section 702, leaving the surveillance authority on track to lapse Friday unless Congress acts. Democrats linked support to President Donald Trump reversing his choice of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, while Republicans warned of national-security risks.
CPS CEO faces congressional scrutiny over transgender student policies
Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee on June 10, defending district policies on transgender students as Republicans accused CPS of keeping parents in the dark.
Trump says Bill Pulte will execute immediate downsizing of intelligence community
Trump said Bill Pulte will become acting director of national intelligence on June 19 and will oversee an immediate downsizing of the office, as Congress battles over FISA renewal.
House Republicans approve $70bn bill for Trump's immigration crackdown
House Republicans narrowly passed a roughly $70 billion immigration-enforcement bill and sent it to President Trump, escalating the fight over spending and oversight.
Maine votes as Graham Platner seeks Democratic Senate primary win amid controversy
Maine voters are casting ballots in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, where Graham Platner is the leading contender despite scrutiny over offensive texts, online comments and a tattoo linked to Nazi imagery.
Ways and Means Democrats set priorities for upcoming USMCA review
House Ways and Means Democrats, led by Rep. Linda Sanchez, outlined priorities for the upcoming USMCA review, pressing for stronger protections for U.S. workers, environmental safeguards and economic security.
JED hosts congressional briefing on scalable mental health models in educational settings
The Jed Foundation said it held a May 14 congressional briefing on Capitol Hill about scalable mental health models for K-12 schools and higher education, with participants discussing federal support for student well-being.
Hegseth defends $1.5 trillion budget request as Iran war cost climbs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the Pentagon’s FY2027 budget request as lawmakers questioned the cost of the Iran war and U.S. weapons stockpiles.
Trump says he hopes to achieve 'a lot' ahead of China visit, with several CEOs set to join president in Beijing
Donald Trump is heading to Beijing this week with a large group of executives, including major names from tech, finance and aerospace, according to Reuters and live coverage. The trip, already scheduled for May 14-15, is shaping up as a high-stakes U.S.-China summit focused on trade and broader tensions.
Tax Day Turns Into a GOP Messaging Push Over Trump Tax Cuts
Congressional Tax Day coverage centered on Republican efforts to highlight Trump tax cuts, backed by Treasury data on millions of filers using the new provisions.
Cruz Reschedules Senate Commerce Markup for April 14
Sen. Ted Cruz said the Senate Commerce Committee will reconvene a full committee executive session on April 14 at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider nine bills and Coast Guard promotions.
Defense-focused Trump budget seeks to cut Democratic priorities
The Trump administration’s fiscal 2027 budget request would sharply increase defense spending and cut a range of domestic priorities, setting up a fight in Congress.
Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security, bypassing Congress
Trump said he will soon sign an order to pay all Homeland Security employees, broadening an earlier move that covered TSA workers only.