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abcnews.go.comworld1 hr ago
Nearly 200 House Democrats request investigation into ICE deaths
Nearly 200 House Democrats have called for an investigation into deaths in ICE custody. The request seeks an inquiry conducted without interference from the agency.
Fox Newspolitics2 hrs ago
Mike Pence Calls on Congress to Rename Russia Sanctions Bill After Lindsey Graham
Former Vice President Mike Pence called on Congress to attach Graham's name to the bipartisan Russia sanctions legislation. Pence recounted their final conversation at Reagan National Airport shortly before Graham's death.
moneycontrol.compolitics2 hrs ago
Florida Write-In Candidate Calls Trump the Antichrist and Says He Must Be Killed
William Upham, a Republican candidate for Florida's 5th Congressional District, released a seven-minute video on X on or before July 15, 2026, in which he stated that President Trump must be killed. The U.S. Marine Corps, Secret Service and Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao responde…
Washington Examinerpolitics2 hrs ago
Schumer Says SAVE America Act Will Not Pass Senate
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated Wednesday that the SAVE America Act will not pass the Senate, Democrats or courts. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans lack the votes needed for passage.
Statscience4 hrs ago
Sen. Cassidy Questions Trump Nominee Kaufman on Vaccine Views at Confirmation Hearing
Sen. Bill Cassidy pressed Sean Kaufman during a July 15 confirmation hearing over prior comments questioning vaccines. Kaufman defended his record and said he supports vaccine safety and research.
Fox Newspolitics4 hrs ago
Senate Hearing on Exposing Fraud Draws One Democrat at Opening
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing titled 'Exposing Fraud in America' on Wednesday. Only Sen. Gary Peters attended the opening before leaving, leaving the Democratic side empty.
propublica.orgfinance4 hrs ago
Pelosi Says She Will Vote for Massie Amendment Cutting $3.3 Billion in U.S. Military Aid to Israel
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will support an amendment to reduce U.S. military assistance to Israel by $3.3 billion. The measure, offered by Representative Thomas Massie, is expected to fail but will require a recorded vote.
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riotimesonline.compolitics6 hrs ago
House Republicans Weigh Anti-Fraud Funding and Iran War Aid in $95 Billion Defense and Voter ID Bill
House Republicans are weighing additional money for anti-fraud initiatives within a $95 billion reconciliation measure that pairs defense spending with voter ID rules. The proposal draws on returns cited from the Trump administration's existing fraud prevention work.
politics6 hrs ago
House Republican Campaign Arm Adds Seven Candidates to Its Recruitment Program
The National Republican Congressional Committee added seven candidates on Tuesday to its program targeting competitive House districts. The expansion brings the total to 24 candidates in the effort. The Hill reported the announcement.
Abc Newspolitics1 hr agoUpdated
Kathryn Ruemmler Testifies on Epstein Ties in Closed House Session
The former Goldman Sachs general counsel appeared July 15 before the House Oversight Committee. She described Jeffrey Epstein as a masterful liar and said she regrets their relationship.
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riotimesonline.compolitics8 hrs ago
House Releases $95 Billion Budget Framework Including Defense, Farm Aid and State Grants for Voter ID Rules
The draft reconciliation package includes a $10 billion grant program to encourage states to adopt voter ID and proof-of-citizenship measures. Markup is scheduled for Thursday with a floor vote targeted by the end of next week.
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Washington Examinerpolitics8 hrs ago
Former Republican Representative Criticizes Late Senator Over Foreign Policy
A former Republican representative from Georgia described the late senator from South Carolina as a neo-con warmonger and murderer during a Monday podcast appearance. The comments followed the senator's death on Saturday from an aortic dissection.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics1 hr agoUpdated
House Republicans Release Budget Resolution Authorizing Up to $95 Billion Without Offsets
The 47-page measure directs four committees to draft spending bills and uses the reconciliation process. It incorporates a prior request for Pentagon replenishment tied to the Iran war.
nypost.compolitics12 hrs ago
Kathryn Ruemmler Scheduled to Testify Before House Committee on Epstein Ties
Former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler will give a closed-door interview Wednesday to the House Oversight Committee as part of its Epstein investigation. Records show thousands of mentions of her name and extensive 2014-2019 email contact with the convicted sex offender.
Newsweekpolitics12 hrs ago
Senator Absence Prompts Calls for Congress Health Disclosure Rules
A Republican senator hospitalized in mid-June has missed dozens of Senate votes. The case has prompted Democrats to propose legislation requiring members to notify constituents of extended absences and their ability to perform duties.
Fox Newspolitics12 hrs ago
Texas Congressman Plans Resolution Condemning Imam's Social Media Post About Sen. Lindsey Graham
Omar Suleiman posted a message celebrating Sen. Lindsey Graham's death early Sunday. Rep. Beth Van Duyne plans to introduce a formal condemnation measure on Wednesday.
Washington Examinerpolitics13 hrs ago
House Speaker Mike Johnson raised $19.1 million in Q2 2026, bringing his cycle total past $135 million
Johnson transferred an average of $100,000 to battleground Republican incumbents and $150,000 to challengers. His total for the cycle exceeds $135 million as Republicans defend a narrow House majority.
newatlas.comworld17 hrs ago
Sea Lampreys Brought to Capitol as Lawmakers Consider Funding for Invasive Species Control
Half a dozen sea lampreys were presented to members of Congress in June at a GLFC-organized event. One attached to Representative Bill Huizenga during the session. The meeting aimed to build support for invasive species control funding.
finance1 day ago
Fed Chairman Warsh Testifies After CPI Shows Largest One-Month Drop Since 2020; Odds of July Rate Hold Rise Above 80 Percent
Kevin Warsh appeared before the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday. The June CPI showed its largest one-month decline since 2020, shifting market odds toward a rate hold at the July 29 meeting.
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nbcnews.compolitics11 hrs agoUpdated
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71; Senate Faces Tight Schedule on Defense Bill and Sanctions Package
Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening at age 71. Congress returns Monday with eight House session days left before recess and multiple stalled priorities including the SAVE America Act and defense funding.
americanbanker.compolitics1 day ago
Republicans Request VA Review of VFW Advocacy on Veterans Bill
House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost and Representative Jack Bergman asked the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine whether the Veterans of Foreign Wars complies with accreditation standards. The request follows the group's campaign against parts of the Take…
time.compolitics13 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. House Passes Sunshine Protection Act to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The House voted 308-117 on Tuesday to end biannual clock changes in most states. The measure now heads to the Senate for consideration.
The Guardianpolitics1 day ago
House Democrats Split as Some Back Amendment to Cut $3.3 Billion in Aid to Israel
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he would vote against a Republican amendment to halt most U.S. military aid to Israel. The chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus urged colleagues to support the measure.
thehill.compolitics1 day ago
Senate Democrats Block Motion on $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill; Measure Can Return for Later Vote
Senate Democrats defeated a motion to advance the annual National Defense Authorization Act on July 14, 2026. The 50-46 vote fell along party lines in protest of U.S. military actions against Iran.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
House Advances Procedural Vote After Internal GOP Negotiations
The House ended a procedural standoff on Tuesday, clearing the way for debate on several bills. GOP members had delayed action to press for Senate consideration of an elections measure.
abcnews.go.compolitics12 hrs agoUpdated
Bipartisan Senators Introduce PROMISE Act to Address Social Security Shortfall
A group of U.S. senators introduced the Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone Act on July 14. The bill would create an advisory committee and require a congressional vote on restoring the program's solvency.
Washington Examinerpolitics1 day ago
Justice Department Obtained Filtered Text Messages of 44 Lawmakers in Trump-Era Probe
Records released July 14 indicate former special counsel Jack Smith's team acquired and filtered text messages involving 44 current and former members of Congress during the Arctic Frost probe. The messages originated from phones linked to President Donald Trump and senior advise…
news.sky.compolitics1 day ago
Democratic Representative Comments on Two ICE Shootings
Rep. Seth Magaziner on Tuesday faulted Secretary Markwayne Mullin during House floor remarks for recent fatal shootings by immigration officers in Maine and Texas. The Hill reported the exchange and details of both incidents.
news.sky.compolitics1 day ago
Trump Nominee Signed Subpoenas Targeting New York Times Journalists
President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence signed subpoenas sent Friday to New York Times journalists. The subpoenas sought information about reporting on security flaws in a Qatari-donated Air Force One jet. Progressive groups are urging Senate Democrats to…
cnbc.compolitics1 day ago
Congress Passes Bipartisan Housing Reform Bill
The measure passed both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support and reduces regulatory barriers to housing construction. It took effect Saturday after President Trump neither signed nor vetoed it within the constitutional window.
politics1 day ago
Senate Majority Leader Signals Committee Continuity After Senator's Death
The Senate Majority Leader indicated that the newly sworn-in senator may retain assignments previously held by the deceased senator. The announcement followed the swearing-in ceremony for the replacement.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.compolitics1 day ago
House Republicans to Receive Pentagon Briefing on $350 Billion Defense Request
House Republicans will meet with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Tuesday evening to review a White House request for a $350 billion defense funding increase. The session occurs as lawmakers finalize a third budget reconciliation bill that would combine the defen…
cnbc.comfinance1 day ago
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Tells Congress U.S. Should Not Bail Out Crypto
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said the United States should not bail out any sector, including crypto, during his semiannual monetary policy report to Congress. He also stated that the Treasury can use the Exchange Stabilization Fund for swap lines unrelated to the Federal Reserve's mone…
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washingtonpost.comfinance1 day ago
House Democratic Leader Says He Will Oppose Amendment to Cut Israel Aid
Hakeem Jeffries stated he will oppose an amendment that would end U.S. funding for Israel. The proposal is attached to the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill and has divided Democrats.
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abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Rep. Nancy Mace Says Split With Trump Over Epstein Files May Have Hurt Her Political Career
Rep. Nancy Mace stated Monday that her support for releasing Epstein files may have contributed to her loss in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial primary. She is now considering a Senate run after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Newsweekpolitics1 day ago
Congressional Age and Tenure Data Show Mixed Trends Since 1981
The mean age of House members rose from about 49 in 1981 to 58 in 2025, while Senate mean age increased from 53 to 64. Median ages in both chambers declined slightly between 2023 and 2025.
thoughtcatalog.compolitics8 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Returning from Ukraine Trip
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died Saturday night at his Capitol Hill residence. The medical examiner listed a ruptured aortic aneurysm linked to cardiovascular disease as the preliminary cause.
Washington Examinerpolitics1 day ago
House GOP Leaders Seek to End Conservative Revolt Blocking Floor Votes
Speaker Mike Johnson is working to resume House business after nearly a month of procedural blocks by dozens of Republicans. The holdouts demand Senate passage of the SAVE America Act and a floor vote on border security legislation.
cnbc.compolitics1 day ago
Senate considers replacements for late senator's committee assignments
Senate Republican leaders are addressing vacancies on four committees following the death of a South Carolina member. The Judiciary Committee vacancy may affect an upcoming nomination hearing.
Washington Examinerpolitics1 day ago
House Majority Leader Scalise Raised $9 Million in Second Quarter, Transferred $21 Million to Candidates and GOP Committee
Scalise's office reported the total for the 2026 cycle reached $55 million. The funds supported transfers to candidates and the National Republican Congressional Committee.
ksl.compolitics1 day ago
Senators Split on Bills to Honor Lindsey Graham After His Death
Republican senators are divided over legislation to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Proposals include a Russia sanctions bill Graham backed, a cryptocurrency measure, and an elections bill.
Washington Examinerpolitics2 days ago
Vice President Vance Cancels House Republican Conference Appearance Due to Scheduling Conflict
Vice President JD Vance canceled his scheduled appearance at the House Republican Conference meeting Tuesday morning due to a scheduling conflict. The move comes as House GOP leadership addresses resistance from conservative members over the SAVE America Act.
finance2 days ago
McConnell Hospitalized, Graham’s Sister to Join Senate as GOP Retains 51-49 Majority
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Sunday he remains hospitalized after a fall and pneumonia treatment. The absence of McConnell and the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham have left Senate Republicans with a 51-seat majority and stalled defense appropriations.
Washington Examinerpolitics2 days ago
Sen. Rand Paul Schedules Fauci Testimony on Gain-of-Function Research for July 29
Sen. Rand Paul announced that Dr. Anthony Fauci will appear before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on July 29, 2026. The hearing will examine Fauci's role in funding gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
cnbc.compolitics2 days ago
Senate Majority Leader Thune Honors Late Sen. Lindsey Graham on Floor
Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke on the Senate floor Monday about the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Thune expressed personal loss and noted Graham had changed his address.
business2 days ago
Trump Reports $1.4 Billion Crypto Gains; Senate Clarity Act Discussed
President Donald Trump's disclosure of $1.4 billion in crypto-related wealth is influencing negotiations over ethics rules in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. A new draft is expected in days as the Senate considers a vote this month.
New York Postpolitics2 days ago
Senator urges Justice Department to name special counsel for Fauci review
A U.S. senator asked the Justice Department to appoint a special counsel to examine Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions on COVID-19 origins and related federal research funding. The request follows the June release of intelligence documents and references a preemptive pardon issued befor…
Forbesbusiness2 days ago
Warren Asks Dimon About Epstein Ties and 2009 UK Bankers’ Tax Call
Sen. Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon last week asking about his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. The Senate Banking Committee published the letter Monday after the Financial Times reported the outreach Sunday.
nbcnews.compolitics2 days ago
Texas Republican announces bid for top GOP seat on House Armed Services Committee
A House member who chairs a subcommittee on the panel said Monday he will seek the top Republican position next year. The announcement comes as the committee prepares to select its leadership for the next Congress.
Al-Monitorpolitics17 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Resumes Limited Strikes on Iran to Secure Shipping Lanes After Ceasefire Violation
President Trump sent a two-page letter to lawmakers stating strikes restarted last week and granting the Pentagon 60 days for operations in the Centcom theater. The move follows the collapse of a prior interim agreement with Iran.
americanbanker.compolitics2 days ago
Sen. Jim Banks to Introduce Citizenship Act on Birthright Citizenship
Sen. Jim Banks will introduce the Citizenship Act Monday afternoon to end birthright citizenship for children of unauthorized immigrants and birth tourists. The bill defines such entrants as invaders under federal law and references a recent Supreme Court concurrence.
gellerreport.compolitics2 days ago
Trump Says Voters Must Choose Between Communism and Patriotism at July 4 Event
President Donald Trump used anti-communist rhetoric during his Independence Day address and other recent events. The comments followed democratic socialist-backed primary wins in New York. Time reported the pattern of attacks heading into the November midterms.
The Guardianfinance2 days agoUpdated
Sen. Mitch McConnell Says June 14 Fall Caused Hospitalization
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican disclosed that a fall on June 14 led to his hospitalization and brief loss of consciousness. He is now in a rehabilitation center after tests ruled out major injuries.
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politics3 days ago
Democratic Candidate Poindexter Highlights Working-Class Background in Ohio House Race
Brian Poindexter, a 46-year-old union ironworker, is running to flip a Republican congressional seat in Ohio. The Atlantic reported that he and other Democratic candidates are highlighting working-class male backgrounds to appeal to voters.
Newsweekpolitics3 days ago
217 Independent Candidates Seek U.S. House or Senate Seats in 2026
A Newsweek analysis identified 217 independent candidates contesting 153 congressional races. The candidates include 170 for the House and 47 for the Senate across 42 states and territories.
abcnews.go.combusiness4 days ago
Senate Advances Negotiations on Clarity Act for Crypto Regulation
Senators are working to resolve disputes over the Clarity Act before the August recess. The bill would establish a regulatory framework for digital assets beyond stablecoins.
politics4 days ago
Senate Democrat expands probe into Kennedy Center spending
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is expanding an investigation into alleged mismanagement of federal funds at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. The inquiry focuses on spending decisions by the venue's leadership.
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Republican lawmakers threaten Justice Department action against WNBA over physical play
A group of nearly a dozen Republican members of Congress led by Texas representative August Pfluger sent a letter threatening to involve the Department of Justice unless the WNBA addresses physical contact involving Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.
jpost.compolitics4 days ago
Education Department Officials Reassure Advocates HHS Will Not Take Over IDEA
Education Department officials told special education advocates during a July 9 call that the Health and Human Services Department would not assume oversight of IDEA programs. Senators from both parties are advancing legislation to block any transfer. The interagency agreement wa…
opindia.compolitics5 days ago
Coalition urges Congress to include Iran internet bills in defense legislation
A coalition of groups sent a letter to Senate leadership and the bipartisan heads of the Armed Services Committee asking for two bills on internet access in Iran to be added to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.