Heard On The Hill · 119th Congress
Photos of the week | February 20-26, 2026
President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and the "Doggi Gras Pawrade" highlighted the week in Congress.
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Congress · 119th Congress
Senators question Pentagon official over El Paso airspace closure
First enacted as part of the fiscal 2017 defense authorization bill and amended most recently in the fiscal 2026 NDAA, 130i refers to the section of law that dictates how the Defense Department can conduct
Congress · 119th Congress
Labor-HHS-Education earmarks are back in House, with limits
But the Senate has maintained the bill's earmark eligibility, and the fiscal 2026 Labor-HHS-Education law includes just under $1.4 billion within those accounts, all from the Senate.Â
Campaigns · 119th Congress
The inconvenient truth about Donald Trump and the truth
there have been 10 homicides, five sexual abuse incidents, 131 assaults with a dangerous weapon, 146 robberies, 99 burglaries, 327 motor vehicle thefts, 569 thefts from auto and 1,316 "other" thefts in 2026
Heard On The Hill · 119th Congress
Photos of the week | February 6-12, 2026
A hearing on the Epstein files, ICE oversight, the attorney general's testimony and Buddhist monks highlighted the week in Congress.
Congress · 119th Congress
House members push for PBM changes, question Trump drug plan
Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., touted changes in the fiscal 2026 spending package enacted this month to improve pharmacy-benefit manager pricing transparency and reduce incentives for PBMs to promote higher-priced
Campaigns · 119th Congress
How the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks explain the 2026 midterms
ANALYSIS — The Seattle Seahawks' dominant 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots was not only a win for America, but their Super Bowl championship roster is also a nifty guide for the 2026 elections
Congress · 119th Congress
House Rules Committee moves to protect Trump’s tariffs from congressional disapproval
Tom McClintock and Jay Obernolte, both of California, also changed their votes in September after a pledge from Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to make Jan. 31, 2026, the end date for the prohibition.
Congress · 119th Congress
House rejects rule that would block floor votes to end tariffs
was nearly rejected on the floor, only surviving when three GOP dissenters flipped their votes at the last minute after Johnson shortened the duration of the ban to Dec. 31, 2025, instead of March 31, 2026
Congress · 119th Congress
Senators press Lutnick over connections with Epstein
↵↵Lutnick committed that NTIA would approve Alaska's proposal in time for construction to begin during the 2026 season.
Congress · 119th Congress
FEMA earmarks threatened by immigration funding standoff
The ongoing fight over fiscal 2026 funding for immigration enforcement is threatening millions of dollars in home-state earmarks for disaster preparedness projects.Â
Congress · 119th Congress
Members split on plan to use reconciliation again to boost defense
But passing a second measure in 2026 could be a daunting task for congressional Republicans, particularly with a razor-thin margin in the House.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
Maryland Democrats advance new map that would eliminate sole GOP-held seat
Wes Moore tasked an advisory commission with considering whether to redraw the state's congressional lines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Defense · 119th Congress
CBO: National Guard deployments cost half-billion dollars
↵↵News reports indicate that some 2,400 Guard troops are to remain in Washington through the end of 2026.
Congress · 119th Congress
Brad Carson’s latest role puts him in the fight over AI
↵↵In 2026, he sees a Democratic Party that will sometimes be able to win the presidency, but will struggle in its current form with the Senate and even House maps.
Congress · 119th Congress
Photos of the week | January 1-8, 2026
The four-sided projection and light show on the Washington Monument was part of the official kickoff for the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) Former U.S.
Opinion · 119th Congress
A blowout win for Democrats in 2026?
The 2025 results tell us something important about presidential job performance, voter turnout and partisan enthusiasm.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
Twins in Congress: Nehls brothers and a potentially history-making transition
The three-term Trump loyalist was quick to endorse Trever after announcing in late November that he would not be running for reelection in 2026.
Congress · 119th Congress
Congress inches toward reclaiming war powers with AUMF repeals
↵↵After several fits and starts, lawmakers this month repealed the 2002 Iraq War and 1991 Gulf War authorizations through the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
The 2026 midterms are at a crossroads
ANALYSIS — With less than a year to go, the 2026 midterm elections are at a crossroads.Â