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March 24

Conservative FISA revolt poses fresh test for Speaker Johnson

Reps. Boebert and Luna threatened to tank the anticipated FISA Section 702 rule vote, testing Speaker Mike Johnson's razor-thin majority before the April 20 deadline.

March 23

Political traffic signals: waiting for the light to change on the Hill

Congress faces a steep political battle over a $200 billion Iran war spending request, with Trump sending mixed signals on whether the funds are needed.

March 23

Johnson turns up heat on Schumer as DHS shutdown drags on, airport delays mount

As the DHS shutdown enters its sixth week, House Republicans are forcing votes to pressure Senate Democrats. Meanwhile, unpaid TSA agents call out, leaving travelers facing chaos.

March 23

Virginia Dem admits redistricting push aims to 'stop Trump', not about 'fairness'

Virginia Rep. Donald Beyer says the redistricting push is about stopping Trump and taking back the House, not restoring fairness for Virginia voters.

March 23

GOP candidate warns Bernie-backed Dem rival’s green ties could hit farms, energy

Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden frames Cooke’s environmental group endorsement as threat to Wisconsin agriculture and energy costs in battleground race.

March 23

Top TSA watchdog backs Trump’s ICE airport move as shutdown snarls travel

As the DHS shutdown enters its 37th day, GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez says Trump’s plan to use ICE agents at airports will "speed up the process" for frustrated American travelers.

March 23

SCOTUS conservatives signal readiness on curbing late-arriving mail ballots

Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical during oral arguments of allowing states to continue counting late-arriving mail-in ballots. A decision is expected in June.

March 23

House GOP targeting vulnerable Dems over DHS shutdown, TSA chaos

The NRCC launches paid ads targeting Democrats in 28 districts, accusing them of shutting down DHS and forcing TSA agents to work without pay at airports.

March 23

Dem Senate candidate in the hot seat after anti-meat comment resurfaces: 'This will haunt him'

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico faced fierce backlash after a resurfaced video showed him urging Texans to go meat-free to fight climate change.

March 21

Iran funding emerges as key test for Johnson's razor-thin House majority

GOP fiscal hawks warn that a potential $200 billion funding request for the Iran campaign must be offset by spending cuts as the national debt surpasses a staggering $39 trillion.