Democrats seek to capitalize on climbing energy bills
Last week, the House passed the fiscal 2026 Energy-Water appropriations bill in a 214-213 vote.
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Nomination rules, defense policy headline the week in Congress
The Senate’s goal is to finish up its version of the fiscal 2026 defense authorization bill by the end of the week.
Trump unveils ‘Department of War’ — but Hill may have a say
Democrats may push back as soon as next week, when both the House and Senate are expected to debate their fiscal 2026 NDAAs. Sen.
‘This is socialism’: Trump’s private sector intervention causes heartburn on right
Meanwhile, House Republicans have taken a more conventional legislative approach to the Intel situation by including a provision in their version of the fiscal 2026 defense policy bill stating that "it
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Falling into view
The New York Times reports that as much as $200 million could be raised over the next two months as Golden State voters decide whether to adopt a new Democrat-drawn congressional map ahead of the 2026
Trump expected to rebrand Defense Department as Department of War
The name change has the support of at least one House Republican lawmaker as both chambers work on their versions of the fiscal 2026 defense authorization bill.
As Trump continues show of force, DC takes the fight to Congress
And House appropriators on Wednesday approved on party lines a fiscal 2026 Financial Services and General Government spending bill packed with policy riders to roll back D.C. policies related to everything
Fiscal 2026 funding discussions to dominate House, Senate agenda
In the immediate term, the Senate plans to work through its version of the fiscal 2026 defense authorization bill, another must-pass measure.
Redistricting poised to spread ahead of midterm elections
Greg Abbott signed a new map into law last week that targets five Democrat-held seats for the midterm elections in 2026, and California, Ohio and Utah appear to be headed to new maps as well.
In blue-collar Ohio seat, Rep. Emilia Sykes braces for a rematch and redistricting
The 13th District, which includes Akron and Canton as well the suburbs, exurbs and rural areas in between, sits at the convergence of the forces shaping the 2026 midterms: a deeply polarized electorate
Trump used lawmakers’ break to fill out a loaded congressional to-do list
One GOP source close to Trump world said there are a number of things the president "definitely wants to get done this year because he knows 2026 will be about the state of the economy come that time —
House votes to stand up Loudermilk-led subpanel investigating Jan. 6
House leaders tucked the resolution creating the subpanel, which will operate under the Judiciary Committee, into a rule teeing up the fiscal 2026 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill and other
Joni Ernst announces she won’t seek reelection in 2026
After a tremendous amount of prayer and reflection, I will not be seeking reelection in 2026," Ernst said in a video posted Tuesday on her social media accounts.
Back from recess, Senate turns to defense while House looks to get back to business
Senators start Tuesday afternoon with a procedural vote to limit debate on taking up the fiscal 2026 defense authorization bill, one of the pieces of must-pass legislation on the fall agenda.
Capitol Police nixes its equity and inclusion office
In its equity and inclusion strategic plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2026, the department published a series of tables breaking down its diversity by race/ethnicity and gender.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Going low
Starting gate Beehive boundaries: A Utah judge this week tossed the state’s congressional maps and directed its legislature to enact new lines for the 2026 midterm cycle that comply with the requirements
Kennedy to testify before Congress next week amid CDC tumult
Kennedy is scheduled to appear Sept. 4 for a hearing on the president’s 2026 health care agenda, according to the committee’s website, where he’ll likely face questions about the departure of Susan Monarez
The 10 most evenly divided districts in the country
ANALYSIS — The core of the House battleground is as evenly divided as the fight for the majority in 2026.
Rep. Chip Roy announces bid for Texas attorney general
On Wednesday, the Republican-led state Legislature, under pressure from Trump, voted to advance redistricting plans that could give the GOP five more House seats in 2026.
Democrat Lloyd Doggett won’t seek reelection if courts don’t overturn Texas redistricting
Doggett is the second member of the Texas delegation to signal alternative plans for the 2026 midterms: Republican Rep.