Congress - Page 90

July 22

Senate weathers Dem opposition, advances first government funding bill

Senate Republicans and Democrats advanced a its first spending bill, despite Democratic warnings that partisan actions, like the $9 billion clawback bill, eroded trust in the appropriations process.

July 22

Trump releasing the MLK Jr. files is a victory for truth and accountability

The release of classified documents about Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination represents a significant act of transparency that honors his legacy of truth.

July 21

Jeffries declines to endorse Mamdani, says they will meet after Uganda trip

NYC Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is facing endorsement challenges from top Democrats while visiting Uganda for family celebrations.

July 21

One year after Biden's unprecedented exit from 2024 race, Democrats poll numbers at rock bottom

Democratic Party approval ratings hit record lows as frustrated Democrats urge stronger opposition to President Donald Trump's agenda, while Republicans maintain higher party support.

July 21

NPR CEO Katherine Maher vents 'deep frustration' over GOP cuts, says it will continue to operate

Katherine Maher expressed "deep frustration" over the cuts to NPR's funding in a new interview, while also denying any bias in the outlet's coverage.

July 21

Scoop: Republican launches House bid in key swing district GOP aims to flip in 2026 midterms

Eric Flores enters race for Texas' 34th Congressional District, a battleground that President Donald Trump won by five points, challenging Democratic incumbent Vicente Gonzalez.

July 21

AOC campaign office vandalized with anti-Israel message after vote on Republican amendment

Vandals targeted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign office with an anti-Israel message despite her criticism of Israel's war in Gaza on Sunday, after she opposed cutting Iron Dome funding.

July 21

Red state map battle heats up as Trump pushes Texas plan to reshape congressional districts

President Trump and Texas GOP leaders push for mid-decade redistricting to create five new winnable seats, as both parties engage in mapping strategies to control the House in 2026.

July 19

BROADCAST BIAS: Networks snooze as top Biden aides take the Fifth on Biden-decline scandal

Media coverage disparities show networks devoted airtime to Trump issues while ignoring investigations into who made decisions during Biden's presidency

July 18

Prominent liberals and media figures declare cuts to PBS, NPR a ‘perilous moment’

House Republicans passed Trump's $9 billion rescissions package cutting $1 billion from public broadcasting, prompting reactions from public outlet journalists and Democrats.