US Congress
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Midterm Battlegrounds Shift as Republicans Distance From Trump’s Economic Platform
With three weeks until the midterms, Republicans in tight congressional races are breaking from Donald Trump’s economic agenda as Democrats target key battlegrounds.
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Bipartisan Backlash Mounts as White House Shelves Russian Sanctions Package
Trump’s waiver of a major Russian sanctions package sparks sharp bipartisan outrage in Congress, threatening Western pressure ahead of upcoming elections.
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Nevada GOP Candidate’s Online Forum Found Containing Nazi Rhetoric and Slurs
An AP review of a forum controlled by Nevada House candidate Marty O’Donnell revealed persistent racial slurs and Nazi-related content among his supporters.
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US President Suspends Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Signed Into Law Last Month
US President Donald Trump has suspended a sweeping sanctions package on Russia just days before its implementation deadline, citing national interest.
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Congress and European Allies Push Back Against Trump’s Russian Diesel Waiver
A bipartisan coalition in Congress and alarmed European allies are mounting resistance to President Trump’s sanctions waiver on Russian diesel imports.
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US Congressional Probe Exposes Dating App Vulnerabilities
A US congressional investigation reveals widespread romance scams on Tinder and Hinge, prompting new platform safety mandates.
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Republican Senator Warns Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Crosses Legal Bounds
GOP Senator Thom Tillis warns President Trump’s Russian diesel supply deal and sanction rollback may violate federal law and endanger security.
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GOP Representative Fitzpatrick Files Bill To Block Trump Russian Diesel Deal
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is moving to block President Trump’s Russian diesel agreement using a discharge petition.
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House Ethics Committee Faces Complaint Alleging Misconduct by Rep. Lauren Boebert
A formal ethics complaint alleges Rep. Lauren Boebert engaged in sexual relationships with three staffers, violating House rules and campaign finance laws.
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House Panel Advances Bill to Codify Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
The House Financial Services Committee advanced H.R. 8957 in a 28-21 vote, moving to codify federal Bitcoin holdings into law and ensure long-term custody.
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US House Schedule Change Casts Doubt on CLARITY Act’s 2026 Prospects
A shortened House calendar has significantly reduced the likelihood of the CLARITY Act passing before the November midterm elections.
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Trump Pledges Direct Involvement in 35 Key Midterm Races
President Donald Trump has vowed to campaign in three dozen critical congressional races, urging Republicans to embrace his record despite national economic headwinds.
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Trump Backs Federal Restrictions on Sharia Law Following GOP Legislative Push
Donald Trump endorsed GOP efforts to ban Sharia law nationwide, supporting a Senate bill aimed at stopping foreign religious codes from overriding U.S. courts.
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Nebraska 2nd District Candidates Navigate Polarized Messaging in Tight Race
As Nebraska’s 2nd District nears the November election, candidates Denise Powell and Brinker Harding are locked in a battle to define each other as political extremes.
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Record Diesel Refining Margins Prompt Congressional Proposal to Soften On-Road Fuel Rules
As U.S. diesel refining margins hit a record $102 per barrel, Congress introduced H.R. 10104 to allow cheaper dyed diesel on roads to curb trucking costs.