US Congress
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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.
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Trump Presses Senate on Permanent Daylight Saving Time as Clock Change Approaches
President Donald Trump is demanding Senate Republicans pass the Sunshine Protection Act after the House approved year-round Daylight Saving Time in a 308-117 vote.
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US Midterm Primaries 2026: The High-Stakes Battle for Control of Congress Begins
As the 2026 midterm primaries unfold across the US, Democrats target a four-seat Senate gain while Republicans fight to protect their narrow congressional majorities.
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Ben Jones, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Actor and Former U.S. Congressman, Dies at 84
Ben Jones, the beloved ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and former Georgia Congressman, has died at 84, leaving a unique legacy bridging Hollywood and politics.
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GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards Abruptly Withdraws from Reelection Campaign Amid House Censure Recommendation
Rep. Chuck Edwards has ended his reelection bid in North Carolina following a House Ethics censure recommendation and intense private pressure from GOP leadership.
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Congress Splits on War Powers Resolutions as Iran Conflict Intensifies
The House passed a resolution directing President Trump to withdraw forces from Iran, but the Senate rejected a similar measure amid rising casualties and oil prices.
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House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill Renaming Pentagon to Department of War
The U.S. House approved a $1.15 trillion defense bill in a 216-212 vote, renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War while boosting troop pay.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson Pushes $95B Iran War Funding Amid Midterm Pressure
Speaker Mike Johnson is leading a $95 billion budget push to fund the Iran war and GOP priorities, facing internal party divisions and rising midterm election stakes.
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Speaker Johnson Faces GOP Revolt Over $95 Billion ‘Reconciliation 3.0’ Package
Speaker Mike Johnson faces a tight vote on a $95 billion reconciliation package to fund military operations in Iran, with GOP holdouts demanding spending offsets.