
Bolivia approves $1.9 billion IMF deal, eliminates diesel subsidies
Read full article: Bolivia approves $1.9 billion IMF deal, eliminates diesel subsidiesBolivia’s conservative government has won congressional backing for an international loan and moved to end diesel subsidies, risking political backlash.

College sports bill inches ahead in the Senate even as Congress punts other issues
Read full article: College sports bill inches ahead in the Senate even as Congress punts other issuesCongress has struggled to pass major legislation this year, putting off debates on spending, defense, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.

Protect College Sports Act gets renewed push and fresh opposition as college football returns
Read full article: Protect College Sports Act gets renewed push and fresh opposition as college football returnsProponents of the Protect College Sports Act are pushing to pass the legislation through the Senate before the chamber breaks in the coming weeks.

Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins
Read full article: Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP winsPresident Donald Trump says he plans to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.

Brazil’s Senate passes rare earth minerals regulation, paving the way for boosted exploration
Read full article: Brazil’s Senate passes rare earth minerals regulation, paving the way for boosted explorationBrazil’s Senate has approved a bill to regulate the exploration of critical minerals, including rare earths, marking a step toward exploiting its vast reserves.

House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities
Read full article: House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of prioritiesHouse lawmakers have returned to Washington with a short to-do list after five weeks back in their home districts.

Zelenskyy's direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate. What's next is uncertain
Read full article: Zelenskyy's direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate. What's next is uncertainHours after Lindsey Graham's funeral last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told U.S. lawmakers his country needed the Russia sanctions bill they were considering, as a morale booster in the long war.

Sen. Sullivan, former US Rep. Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primary
Read full article: Sen. Sullivan, former US Rep. Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primaryAlaska Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola have advanced to November’s general election.

College sports bill doesn't get vote, but does get spot on the Senate's September calendar
Read full article: College sports bill doesn't get vote, but does get spot on the Senate's September calendarThe Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote during an all-night, pre-recess session in the Senate, though the bill did gain a spot on next month’s calendar after the chamber comes back from its summer break.

Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump's demands for voting bill
Read full article: Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump's demands for voting billSenators have headed for the exits in the predawn hours without having met President Donald Trump’s push to pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill.

Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
Read full article: Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the electionThe Senate has passed a short-term measure to keep federal agencies funded into early December and avoid a government shutdown during campaign season.

Ted Cruz’s college sports bill hangs in the balance as U.S. Senate scrambles ahead of August recess
Read full article: Ted Cruz’s college sports bill hangs in the balance as U.S. Senate scrambles ahead of August recessThe Protect College Sports Act gained a burst of momentum with last week’s support from the SEC and Big Ten, but the clocking is ticking as the Senate prepares to leave town.

Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Read full article: Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey GrahamThe Senate has approved a punishing Russian sanctions bill that was a top priority for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

McConnell says he's leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at home
Read full article: McConnell says he's leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at homeRepublican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says he’s been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery from home.

The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions
Read full article: The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questionsA Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

SEC, Big Ten add long-missing support to college sports bill and revive its chances in the Senate
Read full article: SEC, Big Ten add long-missing support to college sports bill and revive its chances in the SenateThe Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences have agreed to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports, ending a breakneck week of negotiations and pulling the bipartisan measure out of what looked like a certain death spiral.

Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions after meeting with Zelenskyy
Read full article: Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions after meeting with ZelenskyyThe Senate took the first steps toward passage of a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Capitol.

College NIL bill includes $25 million 'retention pool' but is that enough to sway Big Ten, SEC?
Read full article: College NIL bill includes $25 million 'retention pool' but is that enough to sway Big Ten, SEC?A reworked Senate bill aims to regulate college sports by more than doubling the money schools can share with players.

House again passes a resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as the conflict escalates
Read full article: House again passes a resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as the conflict escalatesThe House has narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain.

Republicans in Congress continue to back Iran war despite the political risk
Read full article: Republicans in Congress continue to back Iran war despite the political riskRepublicans on Capitol Hill are walking a cautious election-year line on the Iran war as the future of the conflict seems increasingly uncertain and as polls show that most Americans oppose it.

House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill
Read full article: House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense billThe House has passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump’s request for a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for the Pentagon.

House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities
Read full article: House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's prioritiesThe House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities.

President Donald Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election
Read full article: President Donald Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary electionPresident Donald Trump is expected to rally in Oakland County on Monday as early voting begins in Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary.

House Republicans' $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle
Read full article: House Republicans' $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdleRepublicans on the House Budget Committee have advanced a $95 billion package for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump’s push for strict new voter ID requirements.

America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?
Read full article: America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?The twice-yearly changing of the clocks could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes it through.

Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his term
Read full article: Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his termThe sister of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham has been sworn in to fill his seat, just three days after his death.

Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with an uncertain agenda
Read full article: Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with an uncertain agendaSenate Republicans are returning to Washington with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham, a committee chairman and key player who served as a crucial ally of President Donald Trump.

Aaron Reitz, former attorney general candidate, appointed U.S. attorney in Texas’ southern district
Read full article: Aaron Reitz, former attorney general candidate, appointed U.S. attorney in Texas’ southern districtReitz, a partisan firebrand who has vowed to “destroy the left,” previously served as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s top deputy.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition
Read full article: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his conditionKentucky's governor has written an open letter to Mitch McConnell asking the Republican senator to disclose more about his condition.

Platner may be finished, but voters' hunger for change and willingness to take risks will remain
Read full article: Platner may be finished, but voters' hunger for change and willingness to take risks will remainGraham Platner's bid for Maine Senate may be all but over, but it's likely other candidates will find themselves on a similar path in the future.

Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting
Read full article: Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistrictingMaryland lawmakers will meet for a special session next month to consider a constitutional amendment dealing with future congressional redistricting.

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
Read full article: Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegationPolitico reports that a woman has accused Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault.

Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in September
Read full article: Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in SeptemberPresident Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress.

Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
Read full article: Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meetingSenate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran have reversed course, holding a late-night vote to try to appease him.

Senate Republicans hold new vote on war powers after Trump berated them at Capitol meeting
Read full article: Senate Republicans hold new vote on war powers after Trump berated them at Capitol meetingSenate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump on Wednesday over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote to try to appease him, voting down a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed.

Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
Read full article: Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflictThe Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran.

The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
Read full article: The Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflictThe Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran.

Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections
Read full article: Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm electionsThe relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans seems to be nearing a breaking point.

Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans
Read full article: Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow RepublicansPresident Donald Trump is trying to stop the confirmation process for his own nominee to head the nation’s intelligence agencies.

Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill
Read full article: Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol HillRepublicans on Capitol Hill say they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced Sunday by President Donald Trump.

A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means
Read full article: A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that meansA key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion.

Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powers
Read full article: Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powersA lapse in a law that allows the U.S. to gather intelligence abroad has grown more likely as President Donald Trump is resisting calls from Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill to immediately name a permanent director of national intelligence.

Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm elections
Read full article: Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm electionsA Democratic group that previously focused on presidential races is wading into more than a dozen House and Senate contests across the country.

Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlash
Read full article: Republican senators warn surveillance program may lapse after Trump intel pick backlashSenators are warning that a key U.S. surveillance authority could expire this week after bipartisan opposition to President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s intelligence community derailed an extension effort.

Eight Senate Republicans broke ranks this week. John Cornyn, spurned by Trump in his primary, didn’t.
Read full article: Eight Senate Republicans broke ranks this week. John Cornyn, spurned by Trump in his primary, didn’t.The Texas senator’s defeat to Ken Paxton sparked talk he’d join the “YOLO Caucus” of Republicans defecting from Donald Trump. This week, he sided with Senate GOP leadership on every key vote.

Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund
Read full article: Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fundThe Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House.

Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session
Read full article: Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate sessionSenate Republicans are working toward passage of legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies.

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
Read full article: House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of TrumpThe House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran.

Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is dropped
Read full article: Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump's settlement fund is droppedThe Republican-led Senate is moving forward with legislation to fund immigration enforcement agencies after forcing the White House to drop its settlement fund for political allies and stripping a separate proposal for White House security from the bill.

Mullin faces Senate grilling on DHS budget, immigration crackdown and World Cup worries
Read full article: Mullin faces Senate grilling on DHS budget, immigration crackdown and World Cup worriesHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is set to appear in the Senate to discuss the agency's budget.

Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says
Read full article: Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche saysActing Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts.

Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies
Read full article: Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump alliesSenate Republicans are weighing their next steps after the Trump administration's announcement that it is scrapping a $1.8 billion settlement fund for the president's allies who claim to have been politically prosecuted.

Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
Read full article: Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses itPresident Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday.

Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund
Read full article: Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fundA standoff between the White House and the Senate remains unresolved as Republicans return to Washington after defiantly leaving town 10 days ago without passing legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies.

Policy shaper Cody Campbell asks college sports leaders to give bipartisan fix-it bill a chance
Read full article: Policy shaper Cody Campbell asks college sports leaders to give bipartisan fix-it bill a chanceAn architect of the Senate bill that proposes to solve problems engulfing college sports says he heard the criticism right away, along with conversations of breakaway conferences, collective bargaining and ever-spiraling spending.

Senate GOP leaders spent months trashing Paxton. Can they turn the page and unify against Talarico?
Read full article: Senate GOP leaders spent months trashing Paxton. Can they turn the page and unify against Talarico?Paxton’s blowout win on Tuesday compelled an alliance by necessity, if not natural synergy, between the attorney general and the Washington groups that spent months trying to elect John Cornyn.

Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway
Read full article: Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anywayPresident Donald Trump is congratulating Texas Sen. John Cornyn for having a “great career” while also congratulating the man who beat Cornyn in a primary with his endorsement.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins Republican runoff for US Senate, defeating longtime Sen. John Cornyn
Read full article: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins Republican runoff for US Senate, defeating longtime Sen. John CornynTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins Republican runoff for US Senate, defeating longtime Sen. John Cornyn.

South Carolina Senate rejects Trump’s call to redraw congressional map for midterm elections
Read full article: South Carolina Senate rejects Trump’s call to redraw congressional map for midterm electionsThe South Carolina Senate has rejected President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat.

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demands
Read full article: Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demandsPresident Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry Republican senators finally said no, even if temporarily.

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
Read full article: Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passingRepublicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.

Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill
Read full article: Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration billSenate Republicans have departed Washington for the Memorial Day recess without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies.

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition
Read full article: The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP oppositionA proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote this week.

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it
Read full article: Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support itThe Senate has advanced legislation that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war.

Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White House
Read full article: Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 billion security proposal for White HouseA proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules.

Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate
Read full article: Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from SenateA Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade arrest.

Council Member Edward Pollard pushes Houston campaign finance changes, citing Supreme Court
Read full article: Council Member Edward Pollard pushes Houston campaign finance changes, citing Supreme CourtA Houston proposal to eliminate campaign loan repayment caps sparked debate over ethics, wealthy candidates, and constitutional law before being referred to the council’s Ethics Committee.

Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request
Read full article: Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security requestRepublican senators say they need more details on a $1 billion security proposal for the White House, including a proposed $220 million to secure President Donald Trump’s new East Wing ballroom.

Thune defends $1B for White House security as 'what it costs' to protect the president
Read full article: Thune defends $1B for White House security as 'what it costs' to protect the presidentSenate Majority Leader John Thune is defending a plan to give the Secret Service up to $1 billion for security upgrades to Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project.

Southern Republicans press ahead with election-year redistricting of US House despite protests
Read full article: Southern Republicans press ahead with election-year redistricting of US House despite protestsRepublicans are rapidly pursuing redistricting efforts across the South following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affects majority-Black congressional districts.

Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms
Read full article: Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midtermsDemocrat Chedrick Greene has won a special election in Michigan, securing the party’s control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's special election for control of the state Senate
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's special election for control of the state SenateVoters in a competitive central Michigan district will decide control of the state Senate on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman.

Republican Brett Ligon, former Montgomery County DA, wins special election for open Texas Senate seat
Read full article: Republican Brett Ligon, former Montgomery County DA, wins special election for open Texas Senate seatA rematch is scheduled for November, as Ligon’s win only puts him in the seat through January. But the former prosecutor will be heavily favored, given the district’s solidly Republican makeup.

Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration
Read full article: Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expirationCongress gave approval to a short-term extension of a key U.S. surveillance program as they continue to work toward a long-term deal.

House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain
Read full article: House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertainThe Republican-controlled House gave approval to a three-year extension of a key U.S. surveillance program after weeks of infighting.

Texas lieutenant governor Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know
Read full article: Texas lieutenant governor Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to knowThe lieutenant governor’s office is one of the most powerful in Texas government, and the 2026 race features a Democratic runoff between Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Velez.

Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department
Read full article: Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security DepartmentThe Senate has taken the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections.

Republicans are launching a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security
Read full article: Republicans are launching a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland SecuritySenate Republicans are moving this week to try and reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history.

Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House
Read full article: Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in HouseCongress has approved a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies just days before it was set to expire.

Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
Read full article: Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votesThe Republican-led Senate has rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran.

Gov. Wes Moore falls short in push to redraw Maryland's congressional map to boost Democrats
Read full article: Gov. Wes Moore falls short in push to redraw Maryland's congressional map to boost DemocratsA proposal for a new Maryland congressional map has officially died with the conclusion of the state's legislative session.


















