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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.

'You can cry about it': Tempers flare in Senate as DHS shutdown debate erupts, stalemate digs deeper

Politics March 11, 2026

'You can cry about it': Tempers flare in Senate as DHS shutdown debate erupts, stalemate digs deeper

Neither side is close to a deal to end the DHS shutdown, which entered its 26th day on Wednesday. Republicans want a temporary funding extension, while Democrats want to carve out ICE.

Hawley introduces bill to strip FDA approval from 'inherently dangerous' abortion pill

Abortion March 11, 2026

Hawley introduces bill to strip FDA approval from 'inherently dangerous' abortion pill

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced a bill to ban the abortion pill mifepristone, calling it "inherently dangerous" and citing research on serious side effects.

Reporter's Notebook: Trump's SAVE Act ultimatum runs into Senate reality

Politics March 11, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Trump's SAVE Act ultimatum runs into Senate reality

Trump demands Senate Republicans pass SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote, but GOP leaders say they lack votes for filibuster.

House GOP leader launches Senate bid as Trump taps Markwayne Mullin for DHS

House Of Representatives March 11, 2026

House GOP leader launches Senate bid as Trump taps Markwayne Mullin for DHS

GOP Rep. Kevin Hern launches his Oklahoma Senate bid to replace DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin, vowing to be a "loyal ally" to President Trump’s "America First" agenda.

FDA launches new AI-powered system to track drug and vaccine side effects nationwide

Health March 11, 2026

FDA launches new AI-powered system to track drug and vaccine side effects nationwide

FDA launches new AI-powered system to track drug and vaccine side effects in real time, replacing outdated databases and saving $120 million annually.