July 21, 2026 House GOP votes to punt government shutdown battle to after November midterms Speaker Mike Johnson warns Democrats would force another government shutdown before midterms as the Senate crafts its own continuing resolution.
July 21, 2026 IRS in the hot seat over potential cash grab from Spain's World Cup winnings: 'It's a rip-off' Spain's $50 million World Cup prize money could face up to 30% federal withholding tax under IRS rules for nonresident foreign athletes in America.
July 21, 2026 Georgia coach sounds off: If Congress won't act, SEC should just break away from NCAA and govern themselves The Georgia coach says breaking away from NCAA rules is the next move if Congress fails to pass legislation addressing NIL and transfer portal issues.
July 21, 2026 Johnson scores commanding victory in fight to ram SAVE America Act through Democrat opposition Mike Johnson's plan attaches voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements to a $95 billion budget reconciliation bill, which would bypass the Senate filibuster.
July 21, 2026 WATCH: Pelosi dodges questions on husband's new hit-and-run charge Nancy Pelosi refused to answer questions about Paul Pelosi's misdemeanor hit-and-run charge and her vote to slash $3.3 billion in aid to Israel.
July 21, 2026 Top Trump official makes new SAVE Act case to Republicans behind closed doors OMB Director Vought pressed House Republicans to back a $95 billion budget bill, signaling spending cuts in a future reconciliation package.
July 21, 2026 Joe Biden mandated all new vehicles come installed with a 'kill switch.' This Republican wants to repeal it Rep. Scott Perry is pushing the No Kill Switches in Cars Act to repeal a federal mandate requiring passive driver impairment monitoring technology in new vehicles, citing privacy and cost concerns.
July 20, 2026 Johnson's strategy to bypass Democrats' SAVE Act blockade survives key vote, handing GOP big win Speaker Johnson's plan to put key SAVE America Act provisions into a budget reconciliation bill cleared the House Rules Committee on Monday.
July 20, 2026 Reporter's Notebook: The Republican-led vote that revealed Democrats' new divide on Israel A House vote to cut $3 billion in aid to Israel split Democrats nearly down the middle, with 103 voting to slash assistance to the Israeli military.
July 20, 2026 Johnson has three-word answer on whether House will leave early Mike Johnson vows House Republicans won't leave Washington until votes on the stock trading ban, stopgap spending, and defense bill are complete.
