Congress - Page 17

June 18, 2026

MORNING GLORY: GOP’s top job now is rebuilding America’s defenses fast

Republicans must surge defense spending to address weaknesses in missile defense and allied support exposed during the battle with Iran.

June 18, 2026

America’s chip advantage is essential to protecting the American Dream

The AI Overwatch Act and Match Act aim to block China from buying advanced U.S. chips or the tools to make them, protecting American dominance.

June 17, 2026

Trump switches support in Oklahoma congressional race as formerly endorsed pastor candidate suspends campaign

Trump withdrew his endorsement of Oklahoma GOP congressional candidate and pastor Jackson Lahmeyer to back rival Mark Tedford in a dramatic 2026 midterm reversal.

June 17, 2026

Trump-endorsed congressional candidate pledges entire $174K salary to wounded Iraq War veteran's family

Trump-endorsed candidate Anthony Constantino has pledged to donate his full $174,000 congressional salary to wounded Iraq War veteran Sgt. Eddie Ryan's family.

June 17, 2026

Trump admin approves $351 million for White House security measures amid questions over ballroom funding

OMB releases $351.6 million to the Secret Service for White House security measures as Trump continues pushing for a ballroom where the East Wing stood.

June 17, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Capitol Hill's legislative clock is ticking ahead of the midterms

Congress faces a potential government shutdown this fall as spending bills stall and Democrats refuse to cooperate ahead of midterm elections.

June 17, 2026

House bill would strip federal funding from colleges with alleged ties to Chinese Communist Party

Rep. Pat Fallon introduces the Espionage Protection Act to cut federal funding for universities with alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

June 16, 2026

Two NY Democrats openly root against Team USA in the World Cup while competing for a seat in Congress

Rep. Adriano Espaillat says he's rooting for Mexico in the World Cup while his challenger Darializa Chevalier picks Senegal over the U.S. team.

June 15, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Lawmakers scramble as FISA fight comes at the worst possible time

FISA Section 702 expired amid heightened terrorism fears, World Cup security concerns, and political disputes over Bill Pulte's role as acting DNI.

June 15, 2026

Counter-UFC ‘Rise Up, Sing Out’ event mocked as ‘cringe’ after viral backlash

Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro and Julia Roberts criticized Trump at a New York City concert held to counter the White House UFC Freedom 250 event on Sunday.