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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

GOP firebrand vows to strip Swalwell and Gonzales of lifetime taxpayer-funded benefits

April 16, 2026

GOP firebrand vows to strip Swalwell and Gonzales of lifetime taxpayer-funded benefits

Rep. Boebert announces effort to cancel pensions for former Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales after both resigned from Congress.

Dems block bid to defund Cesar Chavez monument despite child sexual abuse allegations

April 16, 2026

Dems block bid to defund Cesar Chavez monument despite child sexual abuse allegations

A GOP-led effort to defund and abolish the Cesar Chavez National Monument was blocked by Senate Democrats, despite bombshell abuse allegations against him.