In Congress

Keeping up with legislation, congressional investigations, member actions and the general goings-on in the halls of Congress.

Mike Johnson Fires Back At Rowdy Pro-Palestinian Protesters During University Speech

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana clapped back at pro-Palestinian protesters during a Wednesday speech at Columbia University. Columbia University…

6 hours ago

Senate Votes To Reauthorize Warrantless Surveillance Tool Minutes After It Expired |

The United States Senate voted to reauthorize a surveillance tool early Saturday morning, despite objections from conservative and left-wing members.…

5 days ago

House Passes Mike Johnson’s Foreign Aid Package

The House of Representatives voted to approve Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s expansive package of foreign aid bills in a series…

5 days ago

House Conservatives Tank FISA Vote In Blow To Speaker Mike Johnson

The House of Representatives on Wednesday blocked a bill to reauthorize a controversial provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act…

2 weeks ago

Three Senate Dems Vote With Republicans To Dismantle Plank Of Biden’s EV Agenda

Three Senate Democrats crossed the aisle on Wednesday to vote against a plank of the Biden administration’s electric vehicle (EV)…

2 weeks ago

Redistricting Won’t Hurt GOP Chances At Keeping The House, Experts Say

Changes in congressional district boundary lines across several states do not appear to have damaged Republicans’ chances of maintaining a…

3 weeks ago

Cook Political Report Delivers More Bad News About Dems’ 2024 Senate Map

The Cook Political Report moved Democratic Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen’s seat to the “Toss Up” column for 2024 on Wednesday,…

3 weeks ago

‘Squad’ Members Have Earmarked Nearly $225 Million In Spending Bills Since 2023

Eight members of the congressional “Squad” have requested $224 million in earmarks in key spending bills since 2023, according to…

1 month ago

Senate Reaches Deal To Pass Spending Bill, But Misses Shutdown Deadline

The Senate reached a deal to pass a consolidated spending bill late Friday but failed to vote on it before…

1 month ago

House Passes Earmark-Laden, $1.2 Trillion Consolidated Spending Bill Hours Before Shutdown Deadline

The House of Representatives on Friday passed a $1.2 trillion consolidated spending bill including millions of dollars in earmarks to…

1 month ago