Democrats join Republicans to pass $1.2 trillion spending package, advancing key step to prevent potential government shutdown by Jan. 30 deadline.
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Trump admin stops funding for research that involves aborted baby tissue
Trump administration ends federal funding for fetal tissue research programs. NIH announces major policy change just before March for Life gathering.
SCOOP: White House backs impeaching ‘rogue’ judges accused of partisan rulings
Republicans push to impeach “rogue judges” with White House backing as Senator Ted Cruz and Speaker Mike Johnson support removing Judges James Boasberg and David Boardman.
House Speaker Mike Johnson tells UK Parliament he came to ‘calm the waters’ after Trump’s Greenland push
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed Britain’s Parliament on Tuesday, telling them that he had come to “calm the waters,” as tensions between Washington and its European Read More
House Republican calls for hearing after deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent sparks political firestorm as Republicans defend federal law enforcement while Democrats demand operations cease.
Picking the right fight: Congressional tensions rise in wake of Minnesota ICE-involved shooting
Democratic divisions emerge over ICE appropriations after a shooting in Minnesota. Progressive lawmakers push for defunding while leadership resists.
Trump: U.S. Will ‘Do Something On Greenland Whether They Like It Or Not’
President Donald Trump made his intentions to acquire Greenland even more clear on Friday, arguing that the territory is important to fighting back against Russian Read More
9 House Republicans defy Mike Johnson, join Dems to advance Obamacare extension vote
GOP rebels dealt a blow to Speaker Johnson as nine House Republicans joined Democrats to advance an Obamacare subsidy vote despite party leadership opposition.
Rep LaMalfa’s death further shrinks Republican House majority
Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s death shrinks the Republican House majority to 218 seats, creating new challenges for Speaker Mike Johnson in a crucial election year.
Healthcare, economy and the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’: Welcome to the midterms
The 2026 midterm elections heat up as Democrats target kitchen table issues while Republicans defend Senate control, as key races could reshape Congress.