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.
Tariff case has big stakes for Congress
Republican Jewish Coalition summit draws top GOPers
Challenges abound for Graham’s ‘Russia week’ push
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Thune says Russia sanctions bill on ‘pause’ again
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Monday he’s “hitting the pause button” for now on the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill.
What Congress is saying about the Israeli-Hamas hostage deal
Trump’s ceasefire-and-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas is hitting its crescendo today, with Hamas releasing the last 20 living hostages back to Israel.
Rubio reassures Republicans on AUKUS
Rubio sought to reassure Senate Republicans last week that the AUKUS security pact will survive an ongoing Pentagon review.
Trump is in Israel for a triumphant hostage release. Plus, Day 13 of shutdown
This is Day 13 of the government shutdown. There’s no resolution to this crisis in sight.The House isn’t in session and the Senate returns Tuesday night.
Trump’s farm bailout another flashpoint with Dems
President Donald Trump admitted Thursday that his tariffs have been hurting American farmers. His solution requires congressional approval.
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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.