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April 30, 2026

Congress extends controversial spy law for 45 days after Senate rejects House bill

The House approved a Senate-passed 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 punting a long-term solution to the controversial spying program until Congress returns in May.

April 30, 2026

Democrats fail to shatter Republicans' resolve on eve of crucial Iran deadline

Senate Republicans reject Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Donald Trump's authority in Iran as a critical 60-day war powers deadline arrives on Friday.

April 30, 2026

DAVID MARCUS: Sen Thune's duty is to voters, not his Senate colleagues

Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces criticism for prioritizing Senate customs over passing the Save America Act sought by 95% of GOP voters.

April 23, 2026

Republicans fail to attach SAVE America Act to party-line funding package

Senate Republicans Tom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against a voter ID amendment to the GOP immigration enforcement funding bill.

April 22, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Planned Parenthood set for massive taxpayer windfall if Senate fails to act

A coalition of the top anti-abortion groups in the country is urging Senate leadership to deliver the “most meaningful pro-taxpayer reforms Congress can enact."

April 16, 2026

Sex crimes could cost lawmakers taxpayer-funded pensions under Hawley’s new proposal

A bill from Sen. Josh Hawley would bar members of Congress convicted of sex crimes from collecting taxpayer-funded pensions after leaving office.

April 16, 2026

'Disturbing' allegations against unnamed senator under review in wake of scandals rocking Congress

Misconduct allegations against an unnamed senator were sent to the Senate Ethics Committee after Rep. Anna Paulina Luna raised concerns publicly on X.

April 11, 2026

Trump adversary running for Senate borrows his filibuster playbook 

Maine Gov. Janet Mills' Senate platform includes filibuster reform that mirrors President Donald Trump and conservatives' own push for a talking filibuster in the Republican-led Senate.

April 8, 2026

GOP infighting replaces clash with Dems, derails path to end historic DHS shutdown

House Republicans reject the Senate's Department of Homeland Security spending plan, with the Freedom Caucus pushing to fund the entire department through budget reconciliation.

April 4, 2026

A de facto pro forma: Why Washington fixated on these sessions as the DHS shutdown dragged on through a recess

Why pro forma sessions dominated Washington this week as the House and Senate struggled to align on a DHS funding bill during the shutdown drama.