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May 20, 2026

Trump demands Senate parliamentarian's ouster for axing ballroom security funding

Trump calls on Senate Republicans to replace parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she blocked his ballroom security funding in reconciliation.

May 18, 2026

Senate Republican threatens to derail ICE, Border Patrol package over Trump's billion-dollar request

An internal GOP dispute over funding for Trump's ballroom threatens to derail the $72 billion reconciliation package for immigration operations.

May 13, 2026

Senate takes major first step to prevent future shutdowns with painful accountability play

Senate advances Kennedy's resolution to withhold lawmaker pay during shutdowns, adding consequences as government closures become more frequent.

May 12, 2026

Schumer backs GOP's plan to bring the pain during future shutdowns: 'I'm going to vote for it'

Chuck Schumer says he will vote for a Republican-backed Senate resolution to withhold senators' paychecks during any future government shutdown.

May 12, 2026

Senate weighs new, painful leverage tactic as fears of another government shutdown grow

The Senate will vote on a measure to block lawmaker pay during government shutdowns as Republicans push multiple bills to prevent future closures.

May 11, 2026

Fragile relationship with House GOP has Senate Republicans warning 'something needs to change'

Senate Republicans say communication with the House GOP must improve as they prepare to fund ICE and Border Patrol through budget reconciliation.

May 5, 2026

Trump says he 'can't stand' some Republicans for refusing one key move for his agenda

President Donald Trump said he was "disappointed" Senate Republicans haven't terminated the filibuster, calling some GOP members foolish for blocking his agenda priorities.

May 1, 2026

Trump signs stopgap FISA extension after Senate blocks long-term renewal

President Trump signed a 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 after the Senate rejected a House-passed three-year renewal that included a CBDC ban.

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.