Congress returns from summer recess facing an Oct. 1 government funding deadline, with Epstein files potentially complicating spending bills and ongoing oversight hearings.
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Trump nominees squeezed between ‘blue slips’ and blue obstruction
Senate Republicans defend blue slip tradition requiring home state approval for Trump’s judicial and attorney nominees despite president’s attacks.
Top Senate Republican ready to ‘roll over’ Democrats with rule change to confirm Trump nominees
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., threatened to use the nuclear option to change Senate rules to push through Trump’s nominees as Senate Democrats’ blockade continues.
Socialist candidate Mamdani meets with NY Dems as they withhold endorsements
Zohran Mamdani, New York City Democratic mayoral nominee, discussed the affordability crisis with Black clergy leaders alongside House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
Top GOP senator defies Trump demand to bend Senate rules for his court picks
President Donald Trump renewed his demand for the Senate’s “blue slip” tradition to be done away with and urged Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley to tell Democrats to “go to Hell.”
Republicans rally around GOP senator after ousted Dem jumps into high-profile Ohio race
GOP Sen. Jon Husted is picking up support across Ohio following former Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown’s announcement that he’s running for Senate once again.
‘Maine’s Mamdani’: Maine GOP chief issues warning about new challenger looking to oust Susan Collins
Democrat Graham Platner, who is challenging GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, is exporting Zohran Mamdani socialism to the state, a Republican leader says.
Morning Brief: Trump Vows To End ‘Corrupt’ Mail-In Voting, Moves Ships To Venezuela To Fight Cartels
President Trump renews his push to eliminate mail-in voting by executive order ahead of the 2026 midterms. The U.S. Navy deploys three destroyers off the Read More
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown makes it official, challenging Trump ally in key Senate battle
Sherrod Brown announces 2026 Senate bid in Ohio, targeting Republican Jon Husted’s seat as Democrats work to regain chamber majority control
Disgraced ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner makes blunt prediction about Zohran Mamdani, top Dems in NYC mayoral race: ‘It’s inevitable’
Two New York lawmakers who are the nation’s leading Democrats in Congress — Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries– will Read More