Congressional Republicans threaten revolt over Trump-led defence shake-up

Senate and House committee chairs warn against plan for US to relinquish command of Nato forces in Europe

Democrat calls for Schumer’s removal over support of Republican funding bill

Maryland’s Glenn Ivey is first Democratic lawmaker to publicly demand that the Senate minority leader step down

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Oracle’s Role in TikTok’s Future Gets Capitol Hill Scrutiny

Top congressional staffers met with Oracle on Tuesday to talk about TikTok, which faces a ban in the United States unless it is sold to a non-Chinese owner by early April.

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Democrats train fire on Musk as unelected billionaire dips in popularity

Leaders on left bet on Musk’s bravado to pull party out of political weeds as CEO eyes social security and health cuts

Breaking Free from Foreign Energy Dependence

Adapted from a speech at The Heritage Foundation’s Texas Summit on March 7, 2025.  It is great to be living in the golden era of America. It’s hard to keep up with President Donald Trump, though, in the House of Representatives.

Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on Funding for the District of Columbia

U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner

The US government could shut down: here’s what you need to know

As a divided Congress and Democrats spar over a funding bill, here’s what to expect from a government shutdown

Government Shutdown Looms With Senate Democrats Opposing 6-Month Funding Bill

Senate Democrats said on Wednesday that they would refuse to back a Republican-written stopgap bill to fund the government through Sept. 30, significantly raising the chances of a government shutdown at the end of the week.

Boebert Won’t Back Down From Al Green ‘Pimp Cane’ Remark — Even as She Faces Censure

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) stood firm on her remarks regarding Rep. Al Green's (D-TX) "pimp cane," even as she faces punishment from a foe across the aisle. Rep.

Republican lawmaker intentionally misgenders Sarah McBride – so she misgenders him back

A Democratic representative, Bill Keating, has angrily fired back against GOP chair Keith Self, who purposefully misgendered Sarah McBride.

House GOP Passes Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

The House passed legislation on Tuesday to fund the government through Sept. 30 and avert a shutdown at the end of the week, in a party-line vote that reflected how Republican fiscal hawks have swallowed their concerns about spending in deference to …

Senate Democrats’ Choice: Block the Republican Spending Bill or Dissolve Congress

The House’s continuing resolution would effectively hand over spending decisions to Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

Senate Democrats’ Choice: Block the Republican Spending Bill or Dissolve Congress

The House’s continuing resolution would effectively hand over spending decisions to Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

House Passes Government Funding Bill, But Senate Prospects Uncertain As Shutdown Looms

The House narrowly passed a bill to fund the government for six months through the end of the fiscal year. Lawmakers voted 217-213 for the bill. Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) was the lone Democratic vote for it; Rep.

‘Cower Before a Mad King’: GOP Moves to 'Surrender' Congress' Power Over Trump's Tariffs

Facing a midnight Friday deadline to prevent a federal government shutdown if no budget is passed, the Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, insists he has the votes to secure a continuing resolution, a “CR,” and without any help from Democr…

House Republicans push Trump-backed bill to avoid shutdown, sparking backlash

High-stakes vote puts GOP lawmakers at odds with Democrats over cuts to social services and military boosts

BREAKING: Reps direct NCC to block all pornographic sites in Nigeria

Trump backs temporary funding bill that would avert government shutdown

President tells Republicans to support measure boosting defense and deportation budgets before Saturday deadline

House Republicans unveil spending bill boosting defense and trimming all else

Strategy is not likely to earn Democrats’ votes, so Trump is leaning on Republicans to force it through

News That Will Drive You To Drink

Happy Hour News Of course no one is confirming this story in Axios, but… Scoop: Dems privately confront Trump speech disruptors “House Democratic leadership is privately confronting mem…

Sylvester Turner, congressman and former Houston mayor, dies

Turner’s death comes two months into his first term representing Texas’ 18th Congressional District, the seat long occupied by former U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who also died in office last year amid a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Texas Democrat Al Green censured after repeatedly interrupting Trump’s speech to Congress

The 77-year-old was the first Democrat to push for Trump’s impeachment during the president’s first term

House Votes To Censure Al Green After Disruption Of Donald Trump's Speech To Congress

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was censured by the House of Representatives for disrupting President Donald Trump‘s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.

Al Green Censured by House for Heckling Trump During Speech

Rep. Al Green was censured by his colleagues in the House of Representatives for his conduct during President Donald Trump's speech to Congress.

Ten Democrats join Republicans to vote to censure Al Green over Trump speech

House votes to censure Texas congressman for ‘breach of proper conduct’ for disrupting president’s address

Big oil investigation dripping away as Republicans dominate Congress, US senator says

Fossil fuel groups poured a record $96m into Trump in 2023-24, demanding more scrutiny, not less, says Sheldon Whitehouse

Big oil investigation dripping away as Republicans dominate Congress, US senator says

Fossil fuel groups poured a record $96m into Trump in 2023-24, demanding more scrutiny, not less, says Sheldon Whitehouse

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Sergeant-At-Arms Ejects Al Green After Repeated Warnings About His Race