Congress

House Weighs Funding Deal to Reopen DHS After 42-Day Shutdown

Senate passed bipartisan measure funding TSA, FEMA and Coast Guard while excluding immigration enforcement operations.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

House Ethics Panel Finds Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Guilty of 25 Charges

The Florida Democrat faces potential expulsion after a three-year investigation into allegations she stole $5 million in FEMA relief funds and used some to fund her 2022 campaign.

By James Callahan · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

House Republicans Reject Senate DHS Bill, Propose 60-Day Funding Extension

Speaker Mike Johnson calls Senate measure a joke as conservatives demand ICE and CBP funding before Senate leaves for recess.

By James Callahan · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

House Passes Own DHS Bill as Partial Shutdown Hits Week Seven; ‘No Kings’ Rallies Set for Weekend

Both chambers have left Washington for a two-week recess as the Senate-passed DHS funding bill sits unresolved and protesters prepare for third round of demonstrations.

By James Callahan · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Missouri Republican Sam Graves, Chairing House Transportation Committee, Won't Seek Reelection

The 13-term congressman announced his retirement Friday, becoming the 58th House member to step down amid a wave of retirements ahead of midterm elections.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

House Committee Advances Tech Regulation Bill With Surprising Bipartisan Coalition

The algorithmic transparency bill passed committee with votes from both progressive and libertarian-leaning members.

By Diane Park · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

House Committee Advances Tech Regulation Bill With Surprising Bipartisan Coalition

The algorithmic transparency bill passed committee with votes from both progressive and libertarian-leaning members.

By Diane Park · Friday, February 6, 2026 · 3 min read