US Congress
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Supreme Court Justices Kagan, Barrett to testify before House panel on budget
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will testify before a House subcommittee on July 14, marking the first Supreme Court appearance before Congress since 2019.
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Speaker Johnson Plans Budget Reconciliation Push for Trump’s Voter ID Bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to use budget reconciliation to pass the SAVE America Act, linking the voter ID bill to must-pass defense legislation.
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Trump cancels housing bill signing, demands passage of SAVE America Act
President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, leveraging the legislation to force congressional action on the SAVE America Act.
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Ritchie Torres secures decisive victory in New York’s 15th District primary
Incumbent Representative Ritchie Torres has secured a commanding victory in the Democratic primary for New York’s 15th Congressional District, defeating challenger Michael Blake.
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Congress Considers Repeal of Social Security Earnings Test Amid Retirement System Strain
Legislators are debating the repeal of the Retirement Earnings Test, a rule that reduces benefits for working seniors. Analysts warn of long-term fiscal impacts on an already strained Social Security Trust Fund.
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FISA Section 702 Renewal Stalls Amidst Controversy Over DNI Appointment
Congressional renewal of FISA Section 702 faces a critical deadline this Friday as lawmakers condition their support on the reversal of Bill Pulte’s nomination as acting intelligence chief.
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Christian Menefee Defeats Veteran Incumbent Al Green in Texas House Primary
Freshman Rep. Christian Menefee secured a decisive victory over longtime Rep. Al Green in Texas’ 18th District runoff, a result driven by GOP-led redistricting and a generational shift within the Democratic Party.
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Clyburn Challenges GOP Redistricting Strategy in South Carolina
Representative Jim Clyburn vows to seek an 18th term despite Republican-led redistricting efforts, warning that the maneuvers could inadvertently boost Democratic representation in South Carolina.
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George Conway Enters Crowded Race for Nadler’s House Seat
Prominent Trump critic George Conway has officially launched his Democratic primary campaign for New York’s 12th Congressional District, challenging a crowded field of high-profile candidates for the seat vacated by Jerry Nadler.
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George Conway’s Democratic Bid Reshapes NY-12 Primary
Former conservative attorney George Conway is mounting a high-stakes challenge for Rep. Jerry Nadler’s seat in New York’s 12th District, testing the power of anti-Trump sentiment in a crowded Democratic primary.
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US Farm Bill Stalls as Agriculture Sector Demands Urgent Stability
Seven years after the last comprehensive farm bill, US producers are calling for legislative action to prevent looming economic cliff-edges and market volatility.
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US Lawmakers Demand Sanctions over Armenian Captives, Artsakh
A bipartisan group in Washington calls for Aliyev and Erdogan sanctions, plus Artsakh Armenian return, escalating pressure amid ongoing human rights concerns.
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Lawmakers Demand Vote After Trump Launches Iran Operation
U.S. lawmakers are demanding an immediate congressional vote on a War Powers Resolution after President Trump announced a U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran.
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Ghislaine Maxwell Mugshot Released Amid Renewed Scrutiny of Epstein Files
The U.S. Justice Department has released a 2020 mugshot of Ghislaine Maxwell as part of its latest disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, sparking renewed debate over transparency and accountability.
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Voter ID Bill Promise Unlocks Spending Package Vote Amid Partial Shutdown
A White House agreement has linked a critical spending bill to Senate consideration of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a move designed to secure conservative House votes amid a partial government shutdown.