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Trump's endorsement collides with $2M effort to oust House ally

August 6, 2026

Trump's endorsement collides with $2M effort to oust House ally

Trump's endorsement faces a major test as Rep. Andy Ogles battles Charlie Hatcher in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District Republican primary.

Trump critic Massie joins Democrats in unprecedented bid to sue White House over Iran war

July 27, 2026

Trump critic Massie joins Democrats in unprecedented bid to sue White House over Iran war

Thomas Massie accused President Trump and Secretary Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution, joining Democrats in a resolution to sue over the Iran war.

Johnson delivers big for Trump, but frustration grows across razor-thin GOP majority

July 23, 2026

Johnson delivers big for Trump, but frustration grows across razor-thin GOP majority

Frustrations mount over how Speaker Mike Johnson manages the razor-thin House majority even as the GOP nets a series of big wins.

Capitol Hill sex scandals trigger new push to redraw the line for lawmakers

July 23, 2026

Capitol Hill sex scandals trigger new push to redraw the line for lawmakers

Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed new proposals banning lawmakers from dating congressional staff as multiple sexual misconduct cases shake Capitol Hill.

Johnson scores major win as House GOP advances Trump’s top election priority

July 22, 2026

Johnson scores major win as House GOP advances Trump’s top election priority

Speaker Mike Johnson wants to bypass Democrat opposition on the SAVE America Act by including it in a sweeping party-line budget bill.

Johnson scores commanding victory in fight to ram SAVE America Act through Democrat opposition

July 21, 2026

Johnson scores commanding victory in fight to ram SAVE America Act through Democrat opposition

Mike Johnson's plan attaches voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements to a $95 billion budget reconciliation bill, which would bypass the Senate filibuster.

Top Trump official makes new SAVE Act case to Republicans behind closed doors

July 21, 2026

Top Trump official makes new SAVE Act case to Republicans behind closed doors

OMB Director Vought pressed House Republicans to back a $95 billion budget bill, signaling spending cuts in a future reconciliation package.

Johnson's strategy to bypass Democrats' SAVE Act blockade survives key vote, handing GOP big win

July 20, 2026

Johnson's strategy to bypass Democrats' SAVE Act blockade survives key vote, handing GOP big win

Speaker Johnson's plan to put key SAVE America Act provisions into a budget reconciliation bill cleared the House Rules Committee on Monday.

Johnson has three-word answer on whether House will leave early

July 20, 2026

Johnson has three-word answer on whether House will leave early

Mike Johnson vows House Republicans won't leave Washington until votes on the stock trading ban, stopgap spending, and defense bill are complete.

Trump intervenes as House GOP revolt puts SAVE America Act at center of spending showdown

July 20, 2026

Trump intervenes as House GOP revolt puts SAVE America Act at center of spending showdown

Trump urges House Republicans to unify behind the budget reconciliation bill, but some fiscal hawks balk at $95 billion in new spending with no payfors.