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May 13, 2026

Lawmakers clash over Trump gas tax holiday as Iran war drives prices higher

Capitol Hill lawmakers clash over Trump's proposed federal gas tax suspension as gas prices hit $4.51 a gallon amid escalating tensions with Iran.

May 13, 2026

Billionaire Dem donor who turned on party after allegations against Swalwell is arrested

Timeshare magnate Stephen Cloobeck arrested in Los Angeles on a felony charge. A spokesperson says the charges are false and denies any wrongdoing.

May 13, 2026

Senate Democrats finally crack GOP unity on Trump's Iran war as Murkowski flips

Senate Republicans fractured on Iran war powers as Rand Paul and GOP colleagues voted to end Trump's Operation Epic Fury military campaign.

May 13, 2026

House Republican misses another week of votes as health absence strains thin majority

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will remain absent from Congress for over two months due to an unspecified health issue, with his office saying he will return to a full schedule soon.

May 13, 2026

Mike Johnson predicts GOP could gain up to eight seats in midterms, defying historical trends

House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts Republicans could pick up seven or eight House seats in midterms, defying historical trends favoring opposition.

May 12, 2026

Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump's endorsement backing her bid

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secures the GOP Senate nomination in West Virginia's primary, backed by President Trump's complete and total endorsement.

May 12, 2026

CNN commentator snaps at Kevin O'Leary to not 'be a d---' during heated debate over Supreme Court ruling

Bakari Sellers unloads on Kevin O'Leary during CNN debate over Supreme Court ruling on Alabama's House map and voting rights, telling him not to be a "d---."

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 11, 2026

Jeffries calls out Trump-era gas prices after telling Republicans not to politicize pump pain under Biden

Hakeem Jeffries has repeatedly criticized Trump over surging gas prices, but in 2022 he urged Republicans not to play politics when prices spiked under Biden.

May 11, 2026

House Freedom Caucus vows 'gloves are coming off' as FISA deadline looms

GOP privacy hawks have demanded surveillance reforms and a CBDC ban in any FISA reauthorization bill as the June 12 deadline approaches.