Congress - Page 15

June 23, 2026

Pelosi-backed Democrat loses after $10M flood of crypto, pro-Israel money

Del. Adrian Boafo won the Maryland Democratic primary for Steny Hoyer's seat, defeating Harry Dunn with help from crypto and pro-Israel spending.

June 23, 2026

Mamdani-backed socialist prevails in crowded primary to replace retiring rep

Claire Valdez won the Democratic nomination in New York's 7th Congressional District, defeating a crowded primary field for the seat Velázquez vacated.

June 23, 2026

Trump fuels hopes for nationwide right-to-carry legislation with surprise declaration at Pennsylvania event

President Donald Trump says his administration is working on national right-to-carry legislation, signaling White House support for firearm carry rights.

June 23, 2026

Trump scores major win as Congress passes housing crackdown on Wall Street investors

Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in a bipartisan vote, targeting institutional investors and housing costs for Trump to sign.

June 23, 2026

Republicans break with Trump to rebuke Iran war — but it won't change policy

Senate Democrats pass a war powers resolution rebuking Trump's Iran conflict, but the symbolic measure carries no legal binding.

June 23, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Senate Republicans brace for tough lunch with Trump amid legislative clashes

President Trump visits Capitol Hill on Wednesday to meet Senate Republicans amid growing tensions over the SAVE America Act and filibuster demands.

June 23, 2026

Top Republican pitches Trump plan to stop shutdowns, expose 'bad guys' blocking voter ID law

Sen. Rick Scott unveils a six-month Republican roadmap to prevent government shutdowns and pass the SAVE America Act ahead of midterm elections.

June 23, 2026

Iran war's price tag hits $80B — more than double what Congress was told

Trump administration prepares roughly $80 billion supplemental funding request to resupply munitions depleted during the Iran war.

June 23, 2026

The Founding Fathers would sound the alarm on AOC, Mamdani and our slide into socialism

Polling shows over half of Americans under 30 say democracy isn't essential, raising alarms as the nation marks its 250th anniversary on July 4th.

June 22, 2026

Trump-backed housing overhaul targeting Wall Street investors clears Senate

The Senate advanced the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a Trump-backed package aimed at preventing the U.S. from becoming a "nation of renters."