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May 21, 2026

Democrats revolt over 'biological' wording in women's history museum bill

Democratic lawmakers voted against a women's history museum bill Republicans amended to focus on biological women, not trans people.

May 21, 2026

Trump admin pushes back on 'slush fund' attacks against Anti-Weaponization Fund and lays out who qualifies

The Trump-backed DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund sparks debate over whether Jan. 6 defendants and pro-life activists could receive taxpayer compensation.

May 21, 2026

DAVID MARCUS: Top Trump foe Dan Goldman is getting trounced, and it's delicious

A new Emerson poll shows Rep. Daniel Goldman trailing Brad Lander by over 30 points in his Democratic primary, signaling a socialist shift in the party.

May 21, 2026

Wall Street banks helped Chinese military-linked firm raise billions despite red flags, lawmakers find

Congressional report alleges U.S. banks helped CATL, which partners with Stellantis and Ford, raise capital despite Chinese military designation.

May 21, 2026

Republicans recoil as Trump's billion-dollar DOJ 'slush fund' for allies threatens ICE, Border Patrol plan

Senate Republicans break with Trump over his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, raising concerns about who gets the money and where it comes from.

May 21, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Phantom employees' scandal spurs GOP crackdown on $36B incentive for companies to bypass Americans

A new House bill targets the OPT program's payroll tax loophole after ICE found over 10,000 foreign students tied to suspect employers in fraud scheme.

May 21, 2026

Democrats vow to vote 'every single day' to expel fellow Dem from Congress if she wins midterm

Two House Democrats vowed to force daily expulsion votes against Texas candidate Maureen Galindo over her antisemitic remarks about American Zionists.

May 21, 2026

Sen Blackburn says sports betting hearing likely first of ‘several’ as Congress weighs federal action

Sen. Blackburn says Congress must determine where federal regulation is needed as sports betting and prediction markets rapidly expand in the U.S.

May 20, 2026

WATCH: Duffy flips script on Dem senators with pointed questions about their own campaign cash

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy clashes with Democratic senators over corporate-funded Great American Road Trip as Americans face high gas prices.

May 20, 2026

Senate plots permanent end to government shutdowns with bipartisan push

The Senate moves to prevent government shutdowns permanently with bipartisan legislation that would strip lawmakers of recess and travel privileges.