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GOP's $95B defense package survives critical hurdle amid fiscal hawk revolt

July 16, 2026

GOP's $95B defense package survives critical hurdle amid fiscal hawk revolt

Fiscal hawks declined to deal a fatal blow to a House GOP megabill Thursday over no spending offsets, but the budget framework could still face trouble on the House floor next week.

Kennedy Center disputes allegations on contractor bids despite Democrat senator's claims

July 16, 2026

Kennedy Center disputes allegations on contractor bids despite Democrat senator's claims

Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse alleges Trump-era Kennedy Center renovations prioritized political optics, but officials dispute key facts in the claims.

SEN ELIZABETH WARREN: The housing bill is law without Trump. Families need Congress to keep sprinting

July 16, 2026

SEN ELIZABETH WARREN: The housing bill is law without Trump. Families need Congress to keep sprinting

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has become law, establishing federal incentives to build more housing and stopping private equity home purchases.

EXCLUSIVE: Pence pushes to rename bill for Lindsey Graham, recalls final talk: 'Bring Putin to the table'

July 15, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Pence pushes to rename bill for Lindsey Graham, recalls final talk: 'Bring Putin to the table'

Mike Pence revealed his emotional final airport encounter with Lindsey Graham and urges Congress to name the Russia sanctions bill after Graham.

Trump's DNI pick Jay Clayton locks horns with Democratic senator in fiery confirmation hearing clash

July 15, 2026

Trump's DNI pick Jay Clayton locks horns with Democratic senator in fiery confirmation hearing clash

Jay Clayton faces the Senate Intelligence Committee for his DNI confirmation hearing weeks after Trump derailed the initial process on Truth Social.

Senate faces 'come-to-Jesus' moment on Trump's election priority under GOP's new plan

July 15, 2026

Senate faces 'come-to-Jesus' moment on Trump's election priority under GOP's new plan

Republicans aim to pass election integrity measures through budget reconciliation by offering states grant funding to enforce voter ID requirements.

AOC offers rare praise to late Sen Graham for backing AI porn bill now stalled in House

July 15, 2026

AOC offers rare praise to late Sen Graham for backing AI porn bill now stalled in House

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the late Sen. Lindsey Graham instrumental in passing the DEFIANCE Act targeting nonconsensual AI deepfake porn.

Trump's 'third world' travel ban could become permanent if firebrand Republican lawmaker gets her way

July 15, 2026

Trump's 'third world' travel ban could become permanent if firebrand Republican lawmaker gets her way

Nancy Mace's bill would bar travelers from 39 countries across the Caribbean, Middle East and Africa, codifying Trump's sweeping travel ban.

GOP rep Ben Cline introduces bill to bar biological men from joining Daughters of the American Revolution

July 15, 2026

GOP rep Ben Cline introduces bill to bar biological men from joining Daughters of the American Revolution

Rep. Ben Cline introduced a bill requiring the Daughters of the American Revolution to limit membership to biological women under its charter.

SCOTUS has shown Congress a path on birthright citizenship. Lawmakers must act

July 15, 2026

SCOTUS has shown Congress a path on birthright citizenship. Lawmakers must act

The Birthright Citizenship Act would limit automatic citizenship to children with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.