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Why Trump changes his tune after aides convince him to stick to a script as Republicans defect

June 5, 2026

Why Trump changes his tune after aides convince him to stick to a script as Republicans defect

President Trump's tendency to go off script is colliding with signs of growing Republican independence.

Bessent spars with Dem in fiery Trump tax showdown until claim crosses the line: ‘Slanderous’

June 4, 2026

Bessent spars with Dem in fiery Trump tax showdown until claim crosses the line: ‘Slanderous’

Treasury Secretary Bessent accused Rep. Sánchez of seeking social media clips during a heated exchange over Trump family tax audit immunity deal.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will not testify before Congress amid scrutiny of past testimonies

June 4, 2026

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will not testify before Congress amid scrutiny of past testimonies

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell declines invitation to testify before House Judiciary Committee on Sports Broadcasting Act, citing ongoing litigation.

SEE IT: House floor erupts after GOP lawmaker accuses Tlaib of Hezbollah ties

June 4, 2026

SEE IT: House floor erupts after GOP lawmaker accuses Tlaib of Hezbollah ties

Rep. Max Miller accused Rep. Rashida Tlaib of ties to Hezbollah on the House floor, sparking chaos during a debate over U.S. forces in Lebanon.

REPS ANDY HARRIS, KEITH SELF, SEN RICK SCOTT: Fix FISA. Don’t spy on us

June 4, 2026

REPS ANDY HARRIS, KEITH SELF, SEN RICK SCOTT: Fix FISA. Don’t spy on us

Congress faces a June 12 deadline to renew FISA Section 702 as House Freedom Caucus and Senate members demand meaningful surveillance reforms.

SENS JAMES LANKFORD, MAGGIE HASSAN: Congress should suffer shutdown pain, not the American people

June 4, 2026

SENS JAMES LANKFORD, MAGGIE HASSAN: Congress should suffer shutdown pain, not the American people

Senators propose the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, requiring Congress to stay in D.C. voting seven days a week until budget bills pass.

Rep. Al Green tells Homeland Security Sec. Mullin to 'shut up' after calling him a racist at hearing

June 3, 2026

Rep. Al Green tells Homeland Security Sec. Mullin to 'shut up' after calling him a racist at hearing

Rep. Al Green called Homeland Security Sec. Markwayne Mullin a racist during a House committee meeting on funding and repeatedly told him to shut up.

Republicans defy Johnson to advance Democrat-backed Ukraine aid

June 3, 2026

Republicans defy Johnson to advance Democrat-backed Ukraine aid

House Democrats scored a rare win as lawmakers voted to advance a bipartisan Ukraine aid package with new military assistance and Russia sanctions.

Trump suffers rare House defeat as bipartisan vote moves to withdraw troops from Iran conflict

June 3, 2026

Trump suffers rare House defeat as bipartisan vote moves to withdraw troops from Iran conflict

The House voted to curb Trump's war powers in Iran after Democrats and several Republicans bucked the president in a rare bipartisan rebuke of his policy.

Reporter's Notebook: Rebels threaten to upend GOP agenda amid growing frustrations with Trump

June 3, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Rebels threaten to upend GOP agenda amid growing frustrations with Trump

Republican frustrations with President Trump over war, economy and primaries create a disaffected caucus that could stymie GOP legislation.