Tag: Congress
House approves stopgap funding bill, putting shutdown ball in the Senate’s court
The House has passed a seven-week stopgap funding bill, putting Congress on a path to avert a government…
Democrats unveil funding alternative to counter GOP in shutdown brawl
Congressional Democrats released bill text Wednesday night for their own stopgap spending proposal as they dig in against…
Maddow Blog | On trade tariffs, Republicans appear eager to surrender their authority to Trump
A few weeks ago, a federal appeals court ruled that Donald Trump had misused his authority when he…
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, age 88, faces a high-profile call to retire
Eleanor Holmes Norton — the 88-year-old nonvoting delegate for Washington, D.C., in the House of Representatives — is…
Shutdown talk heats up as Democrats insist on stopping health care cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A deadline looming, Congress charged Monday toward a federal government shutdown as Republicans brush back…
Trump officials reportedly ask Congress for $58m in security after Kirk shooting
The Trump administration is asking Congress to approve an additional $58m for security services to protect the members…
GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says he won’t seek reelection after decades in Congress
Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas announced Sunday that he will not seek re-election, bringing an end to…
Sens. Chris Coons and James Lankford on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Sept. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sens. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, and James Lankford,…
In the wake of Kirk’s assassination, members of Congress in both parties are demanding increased security, writes @mychaelschnell.
Lawmakers are on high alert after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, voicing concerns about their safety…
Congress inches closer to Epstein files
Congress is just one signature away from forcing a floor vote on releasing the Epstein files. Newly sworn…
Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump to pause billions in foreign aid
Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to freeze billions in foreign aid payments for…
Arkansas Rep. French Hill, Get Loud Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Recess is over for Congress, but there is plenty on the agenda to work…