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House GOP majority on the brink as all-Democrat Texas special congressional election underway

January 31, 2026

House GOP majority on the brink as all-Democrat Texas special congressional election underway

Republicans' razor-thin House majority shrinks further as Democrats set to win Texas special election, giving GOP leadership new headaches in Congress.

Government shuts down again after Democrats revolt over DHS funding

January 31, 2026

Government shuts down again after Democrats revolt over DHS funding

Congress failed to pass a new funding deal in time, triggering the second partial government shutdown in six months as federal agencies prepare for potential closure.

Looming government shutdown threatens service members, FEMA, TSA amid ICE impasse

January 30, 2026

Looming government shutdown threatens service members, FEMA, TSA amid ICE impasse

Republicans raised concerns about the government services that could see a funding lapse on Sunday if the country plunges into a second shutdown in three months.

Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh ignites fight over independence on Capitol Hill

January 30, 2026

Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh ignites fight over independence on Capitol Hill

Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair sparked a divide among lawmakers on Friday, as Republicans praised his experience and Democrats questioned his independence.

Reporter's Notebook: Senate funding deal hits snag as Graham presses sanctuary city vote

January 30, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Senate funding deal hits snag as Graham presses sanctuary city vote

Sen. Lindsey Graham holds up government funding, demanding votes on a sanctuary cities bill and expanded lawsuit rights for Jack Smith surveillance targets.

GOP senator vows to block Trump's Fed chair pick unless Powell probe is dropped

January 30, 2026

GOP senator vows to block Trump's Fed chair pick unless Powell probe is dropped

Sen. Thom Tillis said he will block Trump's Federal Reserve nominee until the DOJ ends its criminal probe of Jerome Powell over a building renovation controversy.

Fox News Poll: An early look at the 2026 midterms

January 29, 2026

Fox News Poll: An early look at the 2026 midterms

Fox News poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 52% to 46% in generic congressional ballot for midterm elections, highest Democratic support recorded.

Senate Republicans weigh Dem demand to split DHS bill, turn to short-term extension to avoid shutdown

January 29, 2026

Senate Republicans weigh Dem demand to split DHS bill, turn to short-term extension to avoid shutdown

Senate Democrats plan to block the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, and some Senate Republicans contend that the bill may need to be sidelined to avoid a shutdown.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to federal pay dates to watch if there’s a partial government shutdown

January 28, 2026

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to federal pay dates to watch if there’s a partial government shutdown

Government shutdown looms Saturday as Congress faces weekend deadline. Federal workers' pay schedules offer important clues about potential duration.

New Dem proposal would restrict ICE's key tool to detain criminal illegal aliens

January 28, 2026

New Dem proposal would restrict ICE's key tool to detain criminal illegal aliens

Democrats are threatening to stall government funding over Immigration and Customs Enforcement warrant requirements as another government shutdown looms Friday.