Congress - Page 26

April 17, 2026

Obama urges Virginians to vote yes on redistricting measure that could give Democrats 4 more House seats

Barack Obama urged Virginians to vote yes on a redistricting measure that could give Democrats four additional House seats ahead of the midterms.

April 17, 2026

Senate temporarily extends nation’s controversial spying powers after House fumbles

The Senate voted unanimously to extend FISA surveillance powers after the House failed to reauthorize the program in the dead of night before its fast-approaching deadline.

April 17, 2026

House punts Trump spy powers extension after conservatives block deal, forcing end-of-month showdown

The FISA Section 702 surveillance program hit a temporary roadblock after House conservatives rejected a long-term extension early Friday morning.

April 17, 2026

SEN TIM SHEEHY: Gold Star families deserve justice. This $15B from Iran is a start

Terrorism victims led by 1st Lt. Jacob Fritz's mother seek billions in Iranian Bitcoin, facing opposition from a U.S. attorney in New York federal court.

April 17, 2026

Carville tells Dems to quietly prepare power grab with DC, Puerto Rico statehood and Supreme Court packing

James Carville suggested Democrats should quietly plan a power grab by packing the Supreme Court and making D.C. and Puerto Rico states when they return to power.

April 16, 2026

Swalwell was dubbed the 'Snapchat king of Congress' years before sexual misconduct scandal emerged

Disgraced Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell was once called the "Snapchat king of Congress," years before his use of the platform was swept up in sexual misconduct allegations.

April 16, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: GOP clashes over ‘skinny’ vs ‘obese’ DHS bill as Trump agenda looms

Congressional Republicans weigh a skinny reconciliation bill for DHS funding as senators clash over adding Iran war costs and other legislative items.

April 16, 2026

Sex crimes could cost lawmakers taxpayer-funded pensions under Hawley’s new proposal

A bill from Sen. Josh Hawley would bar members of Congress convicted of sex crimes from collecting taxpayer-funded pensions after leaving office.

April 16, 2026

'Disturbing' allegations against unnamed senator under review in wake of scandals rocking Congress

Misconduct allegations against an unnamed senator were sent to the Senate Ethics Committee after Rep. Anna Paulina Luna raised concerns publicly on X.

April 16, 2026

House rejects Democrat attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers

House Republicans blocked Democrats' war powers resolution aimed at halting the U.S. military campaign against Iran as Trump said the conflict is nearly over.