Congress - Page 9

May 18, 2026

Report: Chinese propaganda, Singham network, foreign dark money linked to campaigns against data centers

A report alleges foreign influence from China, dark money billionaires and activist networks is fueling opposition to American AI data center projects.

May 18, 2026

Congress is a huge target for spies. Members and staff need a wake-up call and training

Rep. Pat Fallon says China, Russia and Iran actively target Congress, calls for mandatory counterintelligence training through the STOP Resolution.

May 17, 2026

Trump threatens to pull Boebert endorsement, calls congresswoman ‘weak minded’ over Massie support

President Trump blasted Rep. Lauren Boebert on Truth Social and threatened to endorse a challenger against her after she joined Rep. Thomas Massie for a campaign event.

May 16, 2026

Wash Post editorial board accuses Maine progressive Graham Platner of offering voters 'fantastical solutions'

The Washington Post editorial board takes aim at progressive Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's energy plan, calling it a recipe for shortages.

May 16, 2026

Head of Dem fundraising powerhouse gets Capitol Hill summons as GOP probe escalates

ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones is set to face a congressional grilling on June 10 over alleged donor fraud and foreign donation safeguards.

May 16, 2026

Senators agree to forgo shutdown paychecks — but many won't feel the pain

The Senate unanimously agreed to forgo paychecks during future government shutdowns, but most senators are millionaires who may not feel the impact.

May 15, 2026

Congress may finally have a bipartisan path forward on college athletics with Cruz-Cantwell legislation

A bipartisan Senate bill will tackle college athletics issues including NIL enforcement, transfer limits and eligibility rules as midterm elections, recess loom

May 15, 2026

Unlikely bipartisan Senate duo seeks to permanently ban ex-lawmakers from lobbying

In a demonstration of bipartisanship, GOP Sen. Rick Scott and Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren are advocating a measure to permanently ban former lawmakers from lobbying.

May 15, 2026

Longtime Democratic Rep Steve Cohen announces end to re-election bid

Long-serving Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee abandons his re-election bid after the Volunteer State redraws congressional map.

May 15, 2026

Murkowski vs Trump: Senator sides with Democrats on Iran after series of breaks with president

Sen. Lisa Murkowski helped Democrats challenge Trump's Iran war powers, highlighting her independent streak in the Republican-led Senate.