Mast mulls Syria sanctions repeal
Mast has been a key holdout in the sanctions repeal supported by President Donald Trump’s administration and a bipartisan block of lawmakers.
NDAA reaches final stretch
Hegseth pledges to fight for acquisition overhaul
Defense bags key wins in reopening push
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Syria sanctions in the balance
Congress is nearing an inflection point as President Donald Trump prepares to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Monday.
Police groups want cops bills in NDAA
It comes as staffers from both chambers are working to hammer out a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Dems pressure GOP with war powers vote
Democrats are promising to push more votes to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to take military actions without the approval of Congress.
Defense hawks seethe over a failure to communicate
Anger toward the Pentagon is growing in Congress amid complaints the department isn’t sharing enough information with lawmakers and has flouted congressional mandates.
House GOP leaders skeptical of chips bill in NDAA
House GOP leaders want Sen. Banks’ “America First” export control proposal to go through regular order rather than riding on the NDAA, according to sources.
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Judge denies McIver’s request to dismiss
U.S. District Judge Jamel Semper, appointed by former President Joe Biden, reserved judgment on one of the counts today.
What the House can do to get back on track
The government is finally open after 43 days — now what? Jake breaks down how the shutdown ended and what’s next for Congress.
‘Chair Waters’ says she isn’t going anywhere
Rep. Maxine Waters still intends to be the next chair of the House Financial Services Committee if Dems take back control of the chamber in 2026.
NDAA reaches final stretch
Top defense hawks are nearing agreement on the annual defense policy bill, with leading lawmakers hoping to meet next week to hammer out a compromise.