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Democrat Rep Josh Riley blasted as 'hypocrite' over ties to energy firm he criticizes on campaign trail

New York March 13, 2026

Democrat Rep Josh Riley blasted as 'hypocrite' over ties to energy firm he criticizes on campaign trail

A competitive House race in upstate New York heats up as Republican Peter Oberacker attacks Democrat Josh Riley over his ties to a utility company.

Schumer silent on ending DHS shutdown after deadly shootings hit Michigan, Virginia

Politics March 13, 2026

Schumer silent on ending DHS shutdown after deadly shootings hit Michigan, Virginia

The political standoff over DHS funding intensified after recent shootings, with GOP leaders accusing Democrats of endangering American public safety.

Illegal alien's violent tussle with federal officer leads to multiple charges after suspected Biden-era entry

Donald Trump March 12, 2026

Illegal alien's violent tussle with federal officer leads to multiple charges after suspected Biden-era entry

Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate remain sharply divided over how to proceed with fully funding DHS as the agency's shutdown neared the 30-day mark.

Schumer swings at Hegseth over king crab meals for the troops, but Biden-era receipts show similar tab

Congress March 12, 2026

Schumer swings at Hegseth over king crab meals for the troops, but Biden-era receipts show similar tab

Schumer allegedly ignored similar Pentagon luxury spending under Austin while criticizing Hegseth's $93.4 billion September expenses on various items.

Dems vote to keep DHS closed despite airport chaos, Iranian sleeper cell threat

Politics March 12, 2026

Dems vote to keep DHS closed despite airport chaos, Iranian sleeper cell threat

Senate Democrats pushed piecemeal funding for TSA and FEMA, while Republicans resisted carving out ICE from broader DHS budget amid ongoing shutdown battle.

Trump-backed affordable housing overhaul clears Senate, while House GOP raises red flags

Politics March 12, 2026

Trump-backed affordable housing overhaul clears Senate, while House GOP raises red flags

Major affordable housing legislation advanced through the Senate with measures to help first-time buyers, while critics raised build-to-rent supply concerns.

Sen. Katie Britt slams Democrats for 'playing politics' with DHS funding fight

VIDEO March 12, 2026

Sen. Katie Britt slams Democrats for 'playing politics' with DHS funding fight

Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., criticizes Democrats for using the DHS funding fight as a 'political pawn.'

Schumer, Thune spar in Senate floor exchange

VIDEO March 12, 2026

Schumer, Thune spar in Senate floor exchange

Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and John Thune debated Thursday on the Senate floor over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Senate GOP eyes blame game as Trump-backed SAVE Act heads for defeat

Politics March 12, 2026

Senate GOP eyes blame game as Trump-backed SAVE Act heads for defeat

Trump-backed voting legislation faces certain defeat as Republicans strategize to pin blame on Democrats while exploring other routes to eventually pass the bill.

Bipartisan housing push advances, but Trump-backed investor ban faces resistance

Politics March 11, 2026

Bipartisan housing push advances, but Trump-backed investor ban faces resistance

Some Senate Democrats and industry groups oppose an institutional investor ban in a housing bill, arguing the provision would eliminate build-to-rent units and reduce rentals.