Congress - Page 20

April 27, 2026

'Hell Week' in Washington: A look at House Republicans' current bind, and how we got here

House Republicans face a grueling week aligning with the Senate on a reconciliation budget framework to address emergency DHS funding for ICE and CBP.

April 27, 2026

Bernie Sanders' plans to schmooze with top Beijing AI experts ignite backlash: 'Holy s---'

Sen. Bernie Sanders draws scrutiny for hosting Chinese AI governance officials at a Capitol Hill event while pushing policies critics say give Beijing a leg up over the US in the global AI arms race.

April 27, 2026

If Republicans believe in MAHA, why are they backing this farm bill?

The U.S. House is voting on the first farm bill since 2018, but critics say the Republican version favors Big Agriculture over hungry families.

April 27, 2026

Fetterman breaks with Democrats after shooting scare, backs Trump on major White House project

Sen. Fetterman, a rare Democratic voice, calls for a White House ballroom after the close-call shooting at the correspondents' dinner in Washington.

April 27, 2026

DOJ cites White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting in push to drop lawsuit against ballroom

The Justice Department presses the National Trust for Historic Preservation to drop its lawsuit against Trump's privately funded White House ballroom.

April 27, 2026

Virginia GOP, Dems battle it out over redistricting before state Supreme Court

The Virginia Supreme Court hears arguments on a Republican challenge to a redistricting plan that could help Democrats win additional House seats.

April 27, 2026

Republicans rush to green light White House ballroom following third Trump assassination scare

Lawmakers rush to approve Trump's White House ballroom project, arguing the shooting highlights the need for secure venues for presidential events.

April 27, 2026

King Charles heads to Trump White House as America marks 250 years since breaking from the crown

King Charles III heads to the White House to meet President Trump in a historic U.S. state visit, the first by a British king since King George VI visited in 1939.

April 27, 2026

Ro Khanna says DHS must be funded after pressed on WHCD shooting fallout

Rep. Ro Khanna praised Secret Service, called for bipartisan action and improved venue security after White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.

April 26, 2026

MIKE DAVIS: Secure the White House and build the ballroom before someone gets killed

The alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner highlights why large events should move to a secure White House ballroom.