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May 13, 2026

It never ends: GOP moves to fund border; Democrats blast Trump spending

Congressional Republicans moved to fund border security while Democrats objected to added Trump security funds to extend DHS funding in Congress.

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

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump's economic vision comes into focus

Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the new Federal Reserve chairman by the Senate to replace Jerome Powell, ushering in a new era at the central bank.

May 13, 2026

Twin court rulings reshape House battlefield as Democrats fight uphill redistricting battle

Two major court rulings on redistricting gave Republicans a boost in the midterm elections, but Democrats still hold advantages in the political climate.

May 13, 2026

Who is James Erdman III? CIA whistleblower who went from COVID mandate fights to Senate spotlight

CIA whistleblower James Erdman III alleges a federal cover-up of COVID-19 origins in Senate testimony, calling for sweeping life sciences oversight.

May 13, 2026

Why Americans should be worried about President Trump’s China summit

A bipartisan Congressional effort seeks to block Chinese automakers from the U.S. market, citing national security and economic risks before a Trump-Xi summit.

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

Singham-backed, pro-China group drops huge sum on Manhattan HQ as feds probe shadowy network

The People's Forum, linked to a network funded by China-based Marxist tycoon Singham, is raising millions to renovate a newly purchased Manhattan building.

May 13, 2026

Texas paid for Biden’s border crisis. Republicans must make sure it never happens again

H.Res.50 aims to establish that states like Texas can constitutionally act to secure their borders if future administrations fail to enforce the law.

May 12, 2026

Warner calls Virginia court ruling ‘outrageous’ as Kaine urges Democrats to ‘go win’

Sen. Mark Warner calls Virginia Supreme Court ruling blocking the new congressional map "outrageous" as Democrats regroup for midterm elections.