Congress

At Least 2 People Shot Near White House; One in Grave Condition, Officials Say

Secret Service engaged suspect and returned fire during brief lockdown that lifted after about 40 minutes.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Senate Republicans Signal Concern Over Potential US-Iran Deal as Trump Announces Agreement Nearly Finalized

Key GOP senators including Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker and Lindsey Graham have criticized a reported 60-day ceasefire framework, warning it could undermine the military operation launched nearly three months ago.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Mother Of Slain Student Blames Sanctuary City Policies At Trump-Lawler Event

Sheridan Grace Gorman, 18, was shot and killed in Chicago on March 19; her family joined President Trump and Rep. Mike Lawler to call for stricter immigration enforcement.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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All-Women Senate Delegation Heads to Arctic to Reassure U.S. Allies in the Region

Eight senators will visit Canada, Greenland, Svalbard and Iceland amid tensions over continental defense commitments.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Democratic Senators Deflect Questions on Platner's Campaign, Say They're Not Following Maine Race Closely

The Democratic candidate challenging Sen. Susan Collins has faced scrutiny over resurfaced controversial comments about sexual assault and race.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democratic Lawmakers Warn Data Protection Rules Exclude White House, CIA From Protected Sites

Senators Wyden and Heinrich and Rep. Jacobs urge Trump administration to expand safeguards covering commercial location data sales.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Ted Cruz Says GOP Senators Were 'Screaming' At Todd Blanche During Anti-Weaponization Fund Briefing

The Texas Republican described Thursday's closed-door meeting as one of the roughest he has seen in his Senate career, with half the caucus opposing the $1.8 billion fund.

By James Callahan · Friday, May 22, 2026 · 4 min read
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White House Plans Record-Breaking July 4 Fireworks Display for America's 250th Anniversary

The planned show would use 860,754 fireworks over 40 minutes, surpassing the current Guinness record of 810,904 set in the Philippines in 2016.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, May 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

GOP Senator Floats Stefanik as Possible Replacement for Gabbard as DNI

Rep. Stefanik, who was previously withdrawn from UN ambassador nomination over House voting math concerns, emerges as early frontrunner for intelligence post.

By Diane Park · Friday, May 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Burchett 'Disappointed' in Senate as Congress Leaves DC: 'We've Wasted a Whole Week'

The Tennessee Republican joined House conservatives in criticizing the upper chamber for leaving town without voting on a $72 million reconciliation package to fund ICE and Border Patrol.

By Diane Park · Friday, May 22, 2026 · 3 min read