Alex Miller

3 hours ago

Trump says he 'can't stand' some Republicans for refusing one key move for his agenda

President Donald Trump said he was "disappointed" Senate Republicans haven't terminated the filibuster, calling some GOP members foolish for blocking his agenda priorities.

7 hours ago

Once touted as privately funded, Republicans sneak in taxpayer cash for Trump's ballroom project

Senate Republicans tuck $1 billion for Trump's White House ballroom security into their immigration-focused reconciliation package released Monday.

1 day ago

Schumer, Dems launch 'free and fair' elections task force as Trump's SAVE America Act stumbles

Senate Democrats form an elections task force led by Schumer to counter what they say is a comprehensive effort by Trump to rig upcoming elections.

1 day ago

Congress ignores key deadline as Republicans ready 'restraint' on Trump's war in Iran

Congress left D.C. without acting on the War Powers Act 60-day deadline for Trump's Iran war as Republicans remain divided on what comes next.

1 day ago

Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets

Senators can no longer bet on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket after the Senate unanimously passed new rules banning insider wagering.

3 days ago

'New Democrat Party': Senate GOP sounds off on 'extreme' Graham Platner as Senate race in Maine heats up

Senate Republicans eye attacks on Graham Platner's progressive record and ties to Sanders and AOC now that Maine's Democratic primary is settled.

5 days ago

Congress extends controversial spy law for 45 days after Senate rejects House bill

The House approved a Senate-passed 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 punting a long-term solution to the controversial spying program until Congress returns in May.

5 days ago

Democrats fail to shatter Republicans' resolve on eve of crucial Iran deadline

Senate Republicans reject Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Donald Trump's authority in Iran as a critical 60-day war powers deadline arrives on Friday.

5 days ago

Hegseth testifies at Senate as Iran war's $25B price tag and 60-day war powers deadline loom

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate on the Iran war and Pentagon budget as the War Powers Resolution deadline nears on Friday.

6 days ago

After third assassination attempt, debate grows over whether Trump attack warrants another investigation

Congress shows little urgency to investigate the third Trump assassination attempt as conspiracies swirl and lawmakers debate whether hearings are needed.

6 days ago

Republicans eye picking up $400M tab for Trump's ballroom as some Dems open to 'discuss' idea

GOP senators push $400 million in funding for Trump's White House ballroom after a gunman targeted the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.

6 days ago

Johnson scrambles as Trump, Senate Republicans pressure House to fund DHS

Congressional Republicans are increasingly divided over how to end the record-breaking DHS shutdown as Speaker Johnson demanded changes to a Senate bill.

6 days ago

Dem plot to limit Trump war powers on Cuba fails as GOP falls in line with military action abroad

Republicans blocked Senate Democrats' war powers resolution seeking to prevent President Donald Trump from taking military action against Cuba without Congress' approval.

April 28

Graham, Blackburn bill offers cash incentives to blue states that partner with ICE

Senate Republicans propose dangling federal grants to pressure blue states and sanctuary cities into signing cooperation agreements with ICE enforcement.

April 28

Republicans scramble to fund Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt amid record-breaking shutdown

Republicans demanded swift Secret Service funding after the third apparent assassination attempt on Trump amid the DHS shutdown.

April 27

Dem Senate hopefuls under scrutiny for ‘choke them out’ rhetoric after Trump attack scare

Several Democratic Senate candidates face scrutiny over aggressive rhetoric following the apparent third assassination attempt against President Trump.

April 27

Republicans rush to green light White House ballroom following third Trump assassination scare

Lawmakers rush to approve Trump's White House ballroom project, arguing the shooting highlights the need for secure venues for presidential events.

April 25

House GOP pushes back on Senate's 'skinny' plan to end record-breaking DHS shutdown

GOP infighting threatens to prolong the DHS shutdown as House Republicans demand a broader reconciliation bill beyond the Senate's immigration-only approach.

April 23

Republicans fail to attach SAVE America Act to party-line funding package

Senate Republicans Tom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against a voter ID amendment to the GOP immigration enforcement funding bill.

April 23

Senate GOP rams through blueprint to bankroll ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump era

Senate Republicans adopted a budget resolution funding ICE and Border Patrol for President Donald Trump's full term, advancing the reconciliation process to fund immigration enforcement.

April 22

Senate GOP launches all-night vote-a-rama to fund ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump's term

Senate Republicans launched a vote-a-rama to advance their budget resolution funding ICE and Border Patrol while facing a wave of Democratic amendments.

April 22

Senate GOP blocks fifth Dem bid to end Trump’s Iran war as divisions grow

Senate Republicans continue to back Trump's war in Iran as lawmakers debate the War Powers Act and a fragile ceasefire deadline approaches.

April 22

Republicans eye ending government shutdowns forever over fears Dems will do it again

Senate Republicans explore adding shutdown prevention measures to their budget reconciliation package as the DHS closure stretches past 60 days.

April 22

‘Illegals first’: Senate Republicans blast Schumer’s gambit to force vote on protecting Haitian migrants

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., seeks to extend Haitian migrants' Temporary Protected Status for three years, drawing sharp criticism from Senate Republicans.

April 21

Senate takes first step to fund ICE, Border Patrol in bid to cut Dems out of the funding process

Senate Republicans begin budget reconciliation to fund immigration operations for the rest of Trump's term amid a DHS funding standoff with Democrats.

April 21

Senate Republicans unveil immigration funding plan with $140 billion price tag as GOP aims to spend less

Senate Republicans reveal a massive budget plan to fund ICE and border enforcement, but GOP disagreements over spending threaten to slow the process.

April 21

Senate GOP readying party-line funding bill despite divisions, anger at the House

Senate Republicans aim to advance a party-line reconciliation package for immigration funding this week amid internal divisions between both chambers over the bill's scope.

April 21

Dem hopeful who co-founded Joe Rogan’s favorite jeans under fire for ‘Made in America’ claim

Matt Maasdam, a Democrat running in Michigan, touts U.S. manufacturing but faces scrutiny for outsourcing jobs at companies he worked for and founded.

April 20

GOP Senate hopeful Michele Tafoya accuses Walz, Ellison of ignoring Minnesota fraud scheme

GOP Senate candidate Michele Tafoya targets Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison over an alleged $9 billion fraud scandal in her Minnesota Senate bid.

April 17

Senate temporarily extends nation’s controversial spying powers after House fumbles

The Senate voted unanimously to extend FISA surveillance powers after the House failed to reauthorize the program in the dead of night before its fast-approaching deadline.