Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon announces retirement from Congress after representing a swing district since 2017, joining Sen. Thom Tillis in not seeking re-election.
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Supreme Court to hear Republican challenge that could shake up US elections
The Supreme Court agreed to take up a Republican-led challenge to U.S. campaign finance restrictions, a case that could have major implications for the 2026 midterms.
Morning Brief: Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Nears Finish Line, SCOTUS Reins In Judicial Overreach
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” moves one step closer to the president’s desk, the Supreme Court hands Trump a major victory, and is transgender-mania coming Read More
Senators enter marathon vote-a-rama as Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ deadline barrels near
Trump’s bill advances toward Senate vote amid partisan debate over tax cuts and Medicaid reforms, with Republicans defending growth while Democrats warn of deficit concerns.
Tillis denounces Trump ‘big, beautiful bill’ hours after surprise retirement announcement
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., denounces Trump’s spending package over Medicaid concerns after announcing retirement, warning the bill would break promises.
Interior cancels $14M annual fishing grant cited in Fox report after DOGE highlights Disney ads, salaries
Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst exposes “Washington waste” as Interior Department terminates multi-year grant to fishing promotion nonprofit that received $164 million since 2012.
Trump’s 24th week set to focus on ‘big, beautiful bill’ passage ahead of Independence Day deadline
President Trump’s 24th week focuses on the “one big, beautiful bill deadline, Middle East diplomacy after Iran strikes, and potential Gaza ceasefire talks in Washington.
Spin Cycle: How Do You Solve A Problem Like Mamdani?
When self-described Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral Democratic primary, critics on both sides of the aisle began to wake up Read More
Rep. Steube slams Senate parliamentarian for gutting Trump’s legislative agenda
Rep. Greg Steube calls for Senate Parliamentarian’s firing after she ruled against key provisions in Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” arguing elected officials should make these decisions.
Trump reacts to Tillis not seeking re-election, sends warning to ‘cost cutting Republicans’
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis will not seek re-election in 2026, drawing celebration from Trump who threatened primary challengers after Tillis opposed his “big, beautiful bill.”