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June 16

Senate returns amid concerns about deeper US involvement in the Iran, Israel conflict

Congress returns amid Israel-Iran conflict, with lawmakers questioning U.S. involvement, war powers implications and terrorism risks as President Donald Trump balances MAGA concerns with Israel support.

June 16

Republicans criticize Dem congressional candidate's '86 47' post as call for 'political violence'

Former Marine and Democratic hopeful Maura Sullivan faces GOP backlash after appearing with sign containing '86 47' message that some interpret as threatening toward Trump

June 16

How Johnson pulled off another impossible win with just 1-vote margin on $9.4B spending cut bill

House Republicans pass $9.4 billion spending cuts bill with a 214-212 vote, showcasing Speaker Johnson's ability to navigate tough legislation despite the slim GOP majority in the House.

June 16

Reporter's Notebook: Why the Senate is unlikely to debate the 'big, beautiful bill' until next week

Senate Republicans appear likely to delay President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" vote until June 22, potentially jeopardizing passage through both chambers before his July 4th deadline.

June 14

Senate GOPs carefully weighing controversial tax provisions before bringing Big, Beautiful Bill to the floor

Big, Beautiful Bill timeline in jeopardy as Senate vote delays to June 22, leaving a tight window for House approval before the Treasury's early July debt ceiling deadline

June 14

Dem senator's viral outburst at DHS presser triggers mixed reactions from lawmakers: 'Disgusting situation'

Republican and Democratic lawmakers respond to Sen. Padilla's viral outburst that resulted in him getting booted out of a DHS press conference in Los Angeles by Secret Service agents.

June 13

Senate shaken: Bipartisan worry erupts after incident involving California Democrat

Senators from both parties voice alarm following confrontation with Sen. Alex Padilla as California Democrats confront House Speaker Mike Johnson amid growing political tensions.

June 13

REP TROY A CARTER SR: Trump's overuse of emergency powers is an abuse of power

Emergency powers are being used as policy shortcuts rather than for true crises. That risks eroding democracy and aiding authoritarianism, cautions Rep. Troy Carter.

June 13

Padilla cuffed, McIver indicted: Can Congress come back from the brink?

As gratuitous displays of protest and their ensuing repercussions become commonplace among members of Congress, some wonder how our discourse's temperature could possibly dial down.

June 12

Conservatives flip script on Walz, Dems for using 'dangerous' Nazi-era term to define ICE

Republican lawmakers slam Democratic Rep. Lynch and Gov. Walz for likening ICE agents to 'Gestapo,' with the White House calling such comparisons 'disgusting' amid immigration policy tensions.