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Congress eyes rare bipartisan housing win with or without Trump's help

June 30, 2026

Congress eyes rare bipartisan housing win with or without Trump's help

Donald Trump called the bipartisan housing bill a "yawn" compared to the SAVE America Act, refusing to sign it amid his midterm elections push.

Dems join Republicans to crush Tlaib's war powers resolution in lopsided House vote

June 30, 2026

Dems join Republicans to crush Tlaib's war powers resolution in lopsided House vote

Rep. Rashida Tlaib's resolution to bar U.S. military hostilities in Lebanon failed overwhelmingly as Republicans questioned why the measure was needed.

House conservatives derail GOP agenda in SAVE America Act showdown

June 30, 2026

House conservatives derail GOP agenda in SAVE America Act showdown

The House floor remained at a standstill Tuesday after more than a dozen House conservatives sustained their blockade over the stalled SAVE Act.

Republicans declare war on 'organized theft' with government fraud crackdown

June 30, 2026

Republicans declare war on 'organized theft' with government fraud crackdown

Sen. Eric Schmitt leads nine Senate Republicans in forming an anti-fraud task force to combat government waste and abuse across federal programs.

Trump's Turkey arms sale proposal sparks congressional questions before NATO summit

June 30, 2026

Trump's Turkey arms sale proposal sparks congressional questions before NATO summit

The Trump administration bypasses Congress to send Turkey a $700 million arms sale including fighter jet engines, despite S-400 concerns from lawmakers.

Gorsuch suggests Supreme Court's Trump ruling is opening move against administrative state

June 30, 2026

Gorsuch suggests Supreme Court's Trump ruling is opening move against administrative state

Justice Neil Gorsuch's concurrence suggests the Supreme Court's FTC ruling could lead to sweeping challenges against independent federal agencies' power.

House GOP's SAVE Act rescue plan hits resistance from conservative holdouts

June 30, 2026

House GOP's SAVE Act rescue plan hits resistance from conservative holdouts

Speaker Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the defense bill faced resistance from GOP holdouts demanding stronger Senate assurances.

Emotion and feelings: How Democratic Socialists' congressional insurgency could come back to bite them

June 29, 2026

Emotion and feelings: How Democratic Socialists' congressional insurgency could come back to bite them

Democratic Socialists are on the charge in the leadup to the next Congress – but their current winning streak doesn't insulate the party from trouble down the line.

Pelosi institute launching at Berkeley after former speaker leaves Congress

June 29, 2026

Pelosi institute launching at Berkeley after former speaker leaves Congress

Nancy Pelosi will lend her name to a new UC Berkeley institute focused on democracy and public leadership, opening January 2027 after she leaves Congress.

Iowa Dem who touted 'strong work ethic' misses more than half of her House votes

June 29, 2026

Iowa Dem who touted 'strong work ethic' misses more than half of her House votes

Iowa state legislator Lindsay James missed over half her votes in 2025 while campaigning for Congress, records show, drawing Republican criticism.