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Senate Races to Exit Washington After GOP Brokers Deal With Trump on Spending
The Senate is expected to clear a government funding bill and confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general before leaving for recess.
Two Florida Republicans Back Primary Challenger to Trump-Endorsed Congressman
Two Florida Republicans endorsed Ryan Elijah in the Aug. 18 primary against incumbent Congressman Cory Mills.
Senate Panel Advances Blanche for Attorney General as Cassidy Backs Nominee
Senate Judiciary Committee votes to advance attorney general nominee Blanche, with Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announcing support ahead of floor vote.
Senate Punt on Crypto Bill Signals Waning Chances for Landmark Legislation
Senators delay landmark crypto market structure bill until after August recess, sharply reducing its odds of passage this year.
Tillis Book Takes Aim at Trump Circle, Dubbing Miller and Hegseth ‘MAGATS’
Senator Thom Tillis’s upcoming book reportedly labels key Trump advisers as “grifting sycophants and useful idiots” within the MAGA movement.
Senate Recess Vote Hangs in Balance as Thune Faces Unanswered Questions
Majority Leader John Thune faces uncertain path to adjournment as unresolved questions threaten Senate recess plans.
Trump Blames Fellow Republicans for Midterm Risks as Iran Conflict Weighs on Party
President claims voter anger targets other GOP figures, not him, with November losses looming amid the Iran war.
Ohio's Husted Calls on GOP Rep. Max Miller to Quit House Seat
Ohio's Republican lieutenant governor publicly urged Representative Max Miller to resign from Congress, citing unspecified reasons.
Murkowski Opposes Blanche for Attorney General, Imperiling Senate Confirmation
Senator Lisa Murkowski will vote against attorney general nominee Blanche, leaving his confirmation in doubt as Cassidy remains undecided.
Cartoonists Train Their Pens on Washington's Week of Political Turmoil
Editorial cartoonists focused their weekly commentary on the latest political developments in Washington, capturing the mood of the capital.
Rogers Targets El-Sayed's Coalition With Antisemitism Attacks After Michigan Primary
Republican Mike Rogers is courting Jewish and Black voters while accusing Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed of antisemitism following a divisive Michigan primary.
Watchdog Finds DOGE Overstated Savings and Lacked Transparent Methodology
A government watchdog report found the cost-cutting operation counted unsecured savings and used opaque methods.
House GOP AI Bill Sponsor Sees Momentum for Vote After High-Profile Breaches
Rep. Jay Obernolte says recent AI incidents have elevated discussions among lawmakers as he pushes for a House vote.
Thune Maps Final Summer Senate Sprint With Sanctions Votes and Budget Showdown
Senate Majority Leader Thune schedules votes on sanctions and nominees, plus a GOP budget measure expected to fail.
Black Caucus Says College Sports Bill Ignores Voices of Black Athletes Most Affected
Congressional Black Caucus chair says Protect College Sports Act debate has failed to meaningfully include Black Americans in shaping the legislation.
Ethics Deal on Crypto Bill Would Force Trump to Divest Holdings, Sources Say
Negotiations over a crypto bill include a proposed ethics provision requiring President Trump to divest his business interests.
Texas Court Orders Meta to Pay $567 Million in Landmark Youth Mental Health Case
A Texas jury ordered Meta to pay $567 million for contributing to mental health harms in children through its social media platforms.
Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles Ousted in Primary, Second Trump-Backed Lawmaker to Fall This Week
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles loses Tennessee primary, becoming the second Donald Trump-endorsed candidate defeated this week.
GOP Lawmakers Say White House Has Gone Silent on Iran and Gas Prices, Leaving Them to Face Voters Alone
Republican lawmakers say White House messaging guidance on Iran and gas prices has dried up, leaving them without a coordinated strategy ahead of the election.
McConnell Discharged From Rehab After Fall, Plans Return to Senate Next Week
Senator Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation facility following treatment for a fall, but will not immediately return to Washington.
House Democrats Propose AI Levy to Finance New Worker Protection Agency
Legislation would tax leading AI companies to fund a new federal agency dedicated to supporting workers displaced by automation.
Vance Presses Senate Republicans on Iran Deal as GOP Weighs War Powers
Vice President JD Vance briefed Senate Republicans at lunch on Iran negotiations, shifting focus to the administration's diplomatic track.
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Polysilicon, Targeting Chinese Grip on Solar and Chip Supply Chains
President Trump announced tariffs on polysilicon and related products Thursday, aiming to break China's dominance in solar panel and semiconductor supply chains.
Rand Paul Vows to Bypass Senate, Take Fauci Case Directly to Attorney General
Senator Rand Paul says he will press his case against Dr. Anthony Fauci directly with the attorney general, bypassing a Senate vote.
Trump Issues New Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship and ‘Birth Tourism’ After Court Setback
President Trump signed two executive orders narrowing birthright citizenship and targeting birth tourism, just weeks after the Supreme Court blocked his earlier attempt.
Vance to Huddle With Senate Republicans Amid Rising Tensions Over Judicial Strategy
Vice President JD Vance will attend the Senate GOP lunch Thursday as frustration grows among Republicans over the party's judicial confirmation approach.