House Democrats are demanding testimony from AI companies following a wave of security incidents at major AI labs, including breaches at OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta. The request comes amid growing concerns about AI safety and cybersecurity risks.
A federal appeals court ordered the Trump administration to stop construction of its $400 million ballroom on the White House grounds, ruling the project lacks congressional approval. The administration said it will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Representative Andy Ogles was defeated by former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher in Tennessee's Republican primary, becoming the third House Republican to lose renomination this year despite President Trump's backing.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted along party lines to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions about his role in the Covid-19 pandemic response.
A Senate committee will vote this week on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and refused to answer questions during a hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Rand Paul set a Thursday vote.
The House Ethics Committee found substantial reason to believe Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) violated sexual harassment and hostile workplace rules, recommending censure after an investigation found he acted inappropriately toward two young female staffers.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to advance Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination after he formally rescinded a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies, swaying GOP holdouts John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. The nomination now heads to a full Senate vote expected before the August recess.
Former House Appropriations Committee Chair Kay Granger, who served nearly three decades in Congress and was the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the House, died Sunday. Speaker Mike Johnson announced her death.
Rep. Max Miller called for a House ethics investigation into himself after facing allegations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife Emily Moreno. Trump reportedly told Miller his race was "not looking good," while Miller's attorney accidentally posted sensitive content of Miller's daughter online.
Emily Moreno, ex-wife of Rep. Max Miller, filed a new restraining order alleging he harassed and threatened her attorneys, escalating a case that began with domestic abuse allegations including holding a gun to her head.
President Trump threatened to push forward with creating the controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund for political allies if two Republican senators refuse to confirm his attorney general nominee Todd Blanche. The fund was part of an IRS settlement that drew bipartisan criticism.
The Senate Health Committee voted 13-10 to advance Dr. Erica Schwartz's nomination to lead the CDC, despite Democratic concerns about political pressure and vaccine policy under the Trump administration.
Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are threatening to block Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general, demanding written guarantees about Trump's $1.7 billion anti-weaponization fund and audit protections ahead of Thursday's committee vote.
The US Senate advanced sweeping sanctions legislation targeting Russia's energy revenues as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Washington. The bill, championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham who died earlier this month, cleared its first procedural hurdle.
The U.S. Senate voted 51–43 along party lines on July 27, 2026, to move forward with Jay Clayton's nomination as Director of National Intelligence. The vote cleared a key procedural hurdle, setting up a final confirmation vote within days. Clayton currently serves as the Manhattan U.S. Attorney and, if confirmed, would replace Bill Pulte, who has been serving in the role on an interim basis.
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson has won support from a majority of delegates to effectively secure the Democratic nomination, replacing Graham Platner as the party's candidate to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.
The House Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion package on Thursday covering Iran war funding, farm aid, and President Trump's voter ID initiatives, passing on a party-line vote despite anticipated challenges in the full House and Senate.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman gave $10 million to support Democratic candidate James Talarico's Texas Senate campaign, representing nearly 80% of the super PAC's second-quarter fundraising in what could become one of the most expensive Senate races.
Senator Thom Tillis said Thursday he will not vote to advance Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee unless Blanche meets with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse before the committee's expected July 30 vote.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced tough questioning from both Republican and Democratic senators during his confirmation hearing, with lawmakers pressing him on a controversial IRS settlement granting President Trump tax immunity, the rollout of Epstein files, and a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund.
Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee for top U.S. intelligence chief, appeared at his delayed confirmation hearing where lawmakers questioned him about subpoenas he issued to New York Times journalists in his current role as U.S. attorney for Manhattan. Democrats expressed concerns about potential interference with midterm elections.
Trump administration's CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz drew frustrated reactions from senators during her July 15 confirmation hearing when she pledged to 'never betray the science' while simultaneously backing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions, raising concerns about her willingness to protect the agency from political meddling.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley disclosed that the Justice Department notified him that former special counsel Jack Smith's investigative team secretly obtained and reviewed text messages involving 44 members of Congress during the investigation into Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The revelation has drawn criticism from congressional Republicans.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act, which would end the practice of changing clocks twice a year and make daylight saving time permanent. The legislation, supported by President Trump, now advances toward becoming law.
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testified before Congress for the first time on Tuesday, pledging to make high inflation "a thing of the past" and calling for "regime change" at the central bank. He also vowed to "do my job" if challenged by President Trump, his most direct comment yet on maintaining Fed independence.
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett made a rare appearance before the House Appropriations Committee on July 14, 2026, requesting additional security funding as threats against federal judges reach alarming levels. Barrett disclosed personal details including wearing a bulletproof vest and being targeted by a 'swatting' incident.
Patrick Witt, the White House's lead crypto policy adviser, will begin months-long Army National Guard training on July 27, handing the CLARITY Act's final push to his deputy as the bill nears a Senate vote before August recess.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday for his confirmation hearing, facing scrutiny over his role as Donald Trump's former private attorney and a recent judge's scathing criticism related to a Justice Department deal over leaked presidential tax returns. Despite the controversies, Republican insiders expect him to win confirmation before the August recess.
President Trump called on the Senate to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act following Senator Lindsey Graham's death, as the bill faces a narrow four-week window before August recess with Democratic opposition over ethics provisions.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a prominent Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, died Saturday evening following what his office described as a brief and sudden illness. No additional details about his condition were provided.
A bipartisan group of senators announced they have reached an agreement with the Trump administration to advance new Russian sanctions legislation, raising the prospect of increased U.S. economic pressure on Russia.
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation regarding daylight saving time, with competing proposals to either make daylight saving time permanent or repeal it in favor of permanent standard time. The bipartisan 'Sunshine for Our Kids Act of 2026' (H.R. 9638) would eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has publicly requested that Senator Mitch McConnell provide a transparent update on his health condition following three weeks of silence during the 84-year-old senator's hospitalization, as speculation mounts about his ability to continue serving and potential Senate vacancy implications.
The Republican Party's legislative agenda in Congress has ground to a halt, with their congressional majorities at risk. The breakdown is largely attributed to President Donald Trump's insistence on passing voter identification legislation.
A congressional report alleges that consultants linked to President Donald Trump diverted donations meant for America250, the official bipartisan organization planning the nation's semiquincentennial, to a separate Trump-backed nonprofit called Freedom 250. Democrats claim the scheme enriched political allies, harvested voter data, and promoted Christian nationalist ideology.
House leadership abruptly canceled legislative business and sent lawmakers home before July Fourth after Republicans deadlocked over President Trump's election reform legislation, stalling the annual defense bill and other priorities.
The House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation designed to protect children online, requiring tech companies to let kids limit addictive features and adopt policies against harms like sexual exploitation. However, the bill faces opposition from senators who want tougher rules, creating a policy standoff that has stalled progress for years.
The Colorado Supreme Court has rejected ballot measures backed by Democrats that would have asked voters to redraw the state's congressional map in the November election. The court's decision prevents Colorado voters from weighing in on the redistricting proposals.
Billionaire investor Leon Black was issued two subpoenas by a congressional committee and walked out early from voluntary testimony regarding non-disclosure agreements with Jeffrey Epstein victims and his $158 million in payments to Epstein.
The Trump administration has formally requested $87.6 billion in supplemental funding from Congress, with the majority designated to replenish Pentagon accounts depleted by the U.S. war with Iran. The request also includes $11.1 billion for U.S. farmers and funding for Ebola outbreak response, but faces strong opposition from lawmakers who recently voted to limit Trump's war powers.
President Donald Trump abruptly called off a planned signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill on Wednesday, announcing he will not sign the legislation until Congress first passes the SAVE America Act, his controversial voting overhaul bill. Trump then met with Senate Republicans at the Capitol, where he criticized GOP members resisting his election law demands.
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 32-year-old pro-Palestinian doctoral student and political newcomer, defeated incumbent Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th Congressional District primary, marking a significant victory for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party with backing from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Trump administration officials are refusing to follow specific congressional directives on foreign aid spending, likely in violation of the law according to legal experts, escalating tensions between the executive and legislative branches.
The Trump administration has quietly shifted approximately $352 million in federal funds originally designated for the Secret Service toward the president's controversial White House ballroom construction project, drawing criticism from Democrats who say the money comes from Trump's tax cuts legislation and contradicts administration promises about funding sources.
Congressional leaders announced a bipartisan agreement on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes provisions barring the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency until 2030. The Senate previously voted 89-10 in favor of similar CBDC restrictions.
President Trump abruptly canceled the Senate confirmation hearing for intelligence nominee Jay Clayton hours before it was scheduled, saying it won't proceed until his Manhattan U.S. Attorney nominee James McDonald is confirmed and linking it to passage of voting restrictions requiring citizenship proof.
The U.S. Senate blocked the latest Democratic-led effort to force President Trump to halt military operations in Iran and seek congressional authorization, with only four Republican senators crossing party lines to support the measure. This marks the ninth such attempt by Democrats since U.S. and Israeli air attacks on Iran began in February 2026.
Republicans in Congress are expressing skepticism and demanding more information about a newly announced agreement between the United States and Iran by President Donald Trump. Congressional leaders and intelligence committees are scrutinizing the deal.
A rare bipartisan consensus is forming in Congress that any final nuclear agreement President Trump strikes with Iran must receive a vote in Congress, with both Republicans and Democrats insisting on legislative oversight.
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning, though his office did not immediately disclose the reason for hospitalization. His spokesperson said he is under 'excellent care.'
President Trump asked Congress for a temporary extension of foreign surveillance authority while defending his choice of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence amid bipartisan pushback that threatens the program's continuity.
Key Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act provisions will expire Friday absent resolution of a dispute between the White House and Senate Democrats over Trump's acting director of national intelligence nominee Bill Pulte.
Two lawmakers with national security expertise warned that Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence could prevent renewal of FISA Section 702, a key surveillance authority set to expire soon.
The U.S. Senate has approved a $70 billion funding package for immigration enforcement agencies including ICE and CBP, with the House expected to hold a final vote as early as Tuesday to send the measure to President Trump.
The US Senate voted 52-47 early Friday to approve legislation funding President Trump's immigration crackdown, ending a partial government shutdown that began in February. The bill includes a controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund that faced intense bipartisan backlash.
The Senate defeated President Trump's SAVE America Act, a sweeping election and voter ID legislation, after four Republican senators—Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, and Thom Tillis—broke ranks to vote with Democrats against the measure.
The House voted to direct President Trump to end hostilities with Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke with four Republicans breaking ranks. The measure, which has now passed both chambers of Congress, faces likely veto and remains largely symbolic.
U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., a former teacher and principal known for her colorful outfits and matching hats, announced Friday she will not seek re-election this fall. Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones is seeking the District 24 seat.
Louisiana's Republican-controlled legislature approved a new congressional map that dismantles a Democratic-held, majority-Black seat, boosting GOP odds of retaining the U.S. House in November's midterm elections.
The Senate confirmed President Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, which oversees 250 million acres of public lands in Western states, as the administration expands drilling and mining operations.
The House postponed votes on a Senate resolution that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes into June as Republicans struggled to find the votes to dismiss the legislation.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before Congress about a new $1.776 billion fund created through Trump's IRS lawsuit settlement, refusing to rule out payments to January 6 Capitol rioters. Democrats launched an investigation into Blanche's oversight of the fund.
Republican lawmakers who initially deferred to President Trump on the Iran conflict are now facing constraints in their ability to impose war powers limitations, having missed crucial legislative milestones to establish parameters and exit criteria for the ongoing military engagement.
The Senate parliamentarian ruled against provisions in Trump's request for federal funding for ballroom security at his properties, creating obstacles for the administration's efforts to secure taxpayer dollars for presidential venue protection.
Millions of Americans are dropping health insurance coverage after Congress refused to extend federal tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans, resulting in significantly higher premiums that many cannot afford.
As the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline arrived, the Trump administration argued that the April ceasefire means hostilities have 'terminated,' claiming no congressional authorization is needed despite ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.
President Trump notified Congress on Friday that he does not require congressional authorization for military operations in Iran, asserting that hostilities have ended due to a ceasefire he ordered on April 7, 2026. The notification came as the 60-day War Powers Act deadline was reached.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced Congressional questioning over the Iran war budget and costs, with the Pentagon claiming $25 billion in expenses while lawmakers disputed the figure could be as high as $1 trillion. The hearing marked Hegseth's first public Congressional appearance since the war began.
Congress approved funding for the Department of Homeland Security, ending a record-breaking partial government shutdown that disrupted critical agencies including immigration enforcement and border operations.
King Charles III addressed a joint session of Congress, only the second British monarch to do so after Queen Elizabeth II in 1991, warning that the world is "more volatile and more dangerous" than when his mother spoke from the same chamber, and calling on the US and UK to deepen their alliance to meet challenges too great for any one nation.
The US-Iran war reached its 60th day, triggering the War Powers Act deadline requiring Trump to obtain congressional authorization or cease hostilities, with at least three Republican senators, Collins, Tillis and Curtis, signaling they would not vote to extend the war. Senate Republicans blocked Democrats' fifth war powers resolution on April 28, though cracks are widening within the GOP as the conflict shows no sign of ending.
The Trump administration's three-part campaign to preempt state AI regulation through Executive Order 14365 and other measures is encountering resistance from states and Congress, with Illinois and other states pursuing their own AI regulatory frameworks.
Republican Mike Johnson won reelection as House Speaker on Friday in a tense first ballot vote, overcoming opposition from hard-right GOP holdouts with crucial support from President-elect Donald Trump as the 119th Congress convened.
