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Alabama Republicans plow forward after key Supreme Court win leads gov to call snap primaries

May 12, 2026

Alabama Republicans plow forward after key Supreme Court win leads gov to call snap primaries

The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to revisit its congressional map, overturning a 2023 ruling that created a second Black-population-conscious district.

Pelosi, other Dems, and former Rep MTG dogpile on Trump over inflation, Iran war

May 12, 2026

Pelosi, other Dems, and former Rep MTG dogpile on Trump over inflation, Iran war

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, other House Democrats and former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted Trump over inflation and the Iran war on Tuesday.

Fentanyl deaths could now cost drug dealers their lives under new GOP proposal

May 12, 2026

Fentanyl deaths could now cost drug dealers their lives under new GOP proposal

Rep. Chip Roy is unveiling the Deal Death, Face Death Act, a bill proposing the death penalty for fentanyl dealers when distribution leads to a death.

Pete Hegseth faces Congress over Pentagon's unprecedented $1.5 trillion budget as Democrats vow to block it

May 12, 2026

Pete Hegseth faces Congress over Pentagon's unprecedented $1.5 trillion budget as Democrats vow to block it

Pete Hegseth will face a high-stakes House hearing on the Pentagon's unprecedented $1.5 trillion request amid bipartisan concerns over the proposed budget and Iran War.

Members of Congress using online prediction markets? Don't bet on it

May 11, 2026

Members of Congress using online prediction markets? Don't bet on it

The Senate voted unanimously to ban prediction markets for senators and aides, while a broader congressional stock trading ban remains seemingly out of reach.

ActBlue scrutiny fuels new GOP bills to tighten election donation rules

May 11, 2026

ActBlue scrutiny fuels new GOP bills to tighten election donation rules

House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil unveils campaign finance bills aimed at boosting transparency and curbing foreign election influence.

Fragile relationship with House GOP has Senate Republicans warning 'something needs to change'

May 11, 2026

Fragile relationship with House GOP has Senate Republicans warning 'something needs to change'

Senate Republicans say communication with the House GOP must improve as they prepare to fund ICE and Border Patrol through budget reconciliation.

GOP lawmaker unveils historic move to 'expunge' both 'maliciously false' impeachments against Trump

May 11, 2026

GOP lawmaker unveils historic move to 'expunge' both 'maliciously false' impeachments against Trump

Rep. Darrell Issa introduces a House resolution to formally expunge both of President Trump's impeachments, citing false and withheld information.

Alabama's congressional map hinges on US Supreme Court

May 11, 2026

Alabama's congressional map hinges on US Supreme Court

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation to hold special primary elections if federal courts allow.

House Freedom Caucus vows 'gloves are coming off' as FISA deadline looms

May 11, 2026

House Freedom Caucus vows 'gloves are coming off' as FISA deadline looms

GOP privacy hawks have demanded surveillance reforms and a CBDC ban in any FISA reauthorization bill as the June 12 deadline approaches.