Congress

Pritzker Joins Chorus of Dem Governors Boycotting White House Dinner After Snub Ignites 'chaos'

18 Democratic governors, including potential 2028 contenders, will skip the dinner after Trump disinvited Maryland's Moore and Colorado's Polis.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pam Bondi Testifies Before House Judiciary on DOJ Oversight

Attorney General faces first congressional hearing since confirmation, fielding questions on department priorities and Trump-era investigations.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Pam Bondi to Face Questions From House Lawmakers About Her Helm of the DOJ

The attorney general's first House testimony comes amid criticism over Epstein file redactions and prosecutions of Trump opponents.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Excluded From White House Governors Event

The Democratic governor was not invited to a meeting with Republican governors hosted by President Trump.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Susan Collins Defends Independent Stance After Criticism From Trump and Democrats

Maine senator says her constituents reward bipartisan approach despite attacks from both parties.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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White House Makes Counteroffer to Fund Homeland Security as Dems Push Demands

The administration's proposal includes $12 billion for border security while Democrats seek $18 billion for immigration processing.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Democratic Representative Compares ICE Agents to Nazis During House Hearing

Rep. Delia Ramirez's remarks drew immediate Republican condemnation and calls for apology during testimony on immigration enforcement.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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EPA to Repeal Its Own Conclusion That Greenhouse Gases Warm the Planet and Threaten Health

The agency's 2009 endangerment finding has been the legal foundation for federal climate regulations for 16 years.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 2 min read
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House Immigration Hearing Spotlights Minneapolis Shootings, Training Concerns

Democrats and Republicans question ICE, CBP leaders on tactics after two U.S. citizens were killed by federal officers last month.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Thune: 'Not Even Close' to Enough Votes to Change Filibuster Rule to Enact Voting Reform

Senate Majority Leader says Democrats lack support to eliminate 60-vote threshold despite renewed push.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read