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Reporter's Notebook: Congress targets college sports 'Wild West' as NIL compensation fight heats up

September 8, 2025

Reporter's Notebook: Congress targets college sports 'Wild West' as NIL compensation fight heats up

Congressional NIL legislation faces opposition from Democrats, professional sports leagues, and attorneys general over athlete rights and antitrust concerns.

Jeffrey Epstein saga continues as Congress returns from recess

September 6, 2025

Jeffrey Epstein saga continues as Congress returns from recess

Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna push a discharge petition to force a House vote on releasing Epstein files as victims speak at Capitol.

Colorado Democrats steer millions to Planned Parenthood as multimillion-dollar deficit looms

September 5, 2025

Colorado Democrats steer millions to Planned Parenthood as multimillion-dollar deficit looms

Colorado Democrats blamed President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Act for the state's deficit.

House Dem lashes out at critics after calling illegal immigrants her 'constituents': 'I don't give a sh--'

September 5, 2025

House Dem lashes out at critics after calling illegal immigrants her 'constituents': 'I don't give a sh--'

Democratic representative faces Republican backlash for comments about representing non-voting residents during press conference on immigration detention.

House Republicans split with Trump team over 'very frustrating' funding fight as shutdown looms

September 5, 2025

House Republicans split with Trump team over 'very frustrating' funding fight as shutdown looms

The White House, conservative lawmakers and House appropriators are frustrated with differing strategies to fund the government as the deadline to avert a shutdown inches closer.

Ex-Biden aide Andrew Bates arrives for closed-door grilling in House autopen probe

September 5, 2025

Ex-Biden aide Andrew Bates arrives for closed-door grilling in House autopen probe

Former Biden spokesman Andrew Bates is appearing before the House Oversight Committee on Friday as part of the panel's probe into "cover-up" allegations.

Texas congressman unveils new plan to tackle $37T national debt with tariff windfall revenues

September 5, 2025

Texas congressman unveils new plan to tackle $37T national debt with tariff windfall revenues

New legislation would automatically funnel tariff revenues above 2025 levels into a trust fund for deficit reduction as the U.S. collects record tariff income.

Into the Arena: Hostile Democrats, skeptical Republicans tear into Kennedy on the Hill

September 4, 2025

Into the Arena: Hostile Democrats, skeptical Republicans tear into Kennedy on the Hill

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a hostile Senate hearing Thursday, sparring with members of both parties over vaccines and CDC turmoil.

Congress takes aim at 'cashless bail disaster' with new White House-backed proposals

September 4, 2025

Congress takes aim at 'cashless bail disaster' with new White House-backed proposals

The White House supports legislation to eliminate cashless bail in the capital and other jurisdictions, with bills led by Sens. Marsha Blackburn and John Cornyn.

A time of testing for the Senate Republican majority

September 4, 2025

A time of testing for the Senate Republican majority

Republican senators face pressure to use rule changes for faster nominee confirmations while preparing for an anticipated Schumer shutdown this fall.