Congress

House Republicans Grumbling About Skinny ICE Funding Package Complicates Its Path

Hard-line conservatives skeptical of separate immigration enforcement bill, doubt broader reconciliation will follow

By Marcus Webb · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Pat Fallon Launches Bid for House Oversight Committee Chairman as James Comer's Term Limit Nears

The Texas Republican is the only declared candidate to succeed Comer, citing priorities including COVID-19 spending oversight and combating what he calls foreign-funded protests.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Senate Hopeful Says US Should Be Far More Cooperative with China on Climate Change

Maine Democrat Graham Platner, polling ahead of primary challenger Janet Mills, argues cooperation with Beijing would be more effective than opposition on global challenges.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, April 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Fox News Poll: 56% Doubt White House's Competence at Managing Government

Voters give negative marks on economy, inflation; only border security receives positive rating in new survey.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

House Committee Schedules Hearing With ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones

The first-ever congressional testimony comes as three committees investigate security concerns and potential foreign donation vulnerabilities.

By Diane Park · Thursday, April 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

House Ethics Committee Faces Credibility Crisis as Republicans Accuse Panel of Protecting Democrats

GOP lawmakers allege the bipartisan oversight body has become politicized, while Democrats defend the committee's independence

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Ethics Watchdog Files Complaint Accusing Eric Swalwell of Using House Office to Promote Startup

The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust alleges the former congressman leveraged his congressional position to pitch Findraiser, an AI political fundraising tool, to colleagues.

By Diane Park · Thursday, April 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Pro-Life Groups Urge Senate to Extend Planned Parenthood Funding Ban Before July Deadline

Coalition of anti-abortion organizations, including Live Action and CatholicVote, has sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune calling for a 10-year extension of the federal funding prohibition.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Virginia Voters Approve Redistricting Measure, Democrats See Path to Flip Four House Seats

The April election gives Virginia's first Democratic governor in years a major victory in the party's bid to reclaim Congress.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Democrats Expand House Fight Into Redder Territory

In Tennessee's 5th District, Rep. Andy Ogles faces a well-funded Democratic challenger after winning by 13.5 points in 2022.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · 3 min read