DHS budget seeks significant boost for immigration approach
President Donald Trump is proposing a significant boost in funding for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal 2026 as part of his tough-on-immigration approach.
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‘Skinny’ White House budget leaves some Senate Republicans hungry for more
The $119 billion boost to defense is entirely offset by equal cuts to nondefense programs in fiscal 2026, amounting to a nearly 17 percent reduction on average, keeping overall agency budgets flat at a
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Breaking ranks
Advocates for repealing the current law quickly restarted the effort to get it on the ballot again in 2026. Maine is the other state that uses ranked-choice voting in federal elections.
Some Republicans question approach to immigration case backlog
Although the Trump administration has not yet made its budget proposal to Congress for fiscal 2026, it appears to be taking a different approach during Trump’s second term with the aggressive reduction
House budget blueprint ready for close-up amid GOP ‘angst’
Details As currently drafted, the blueprint calls for raising the $36.1 trillion debt limit by $4 trillion, which could put off the next battle over the federal borrowing cap until after the 2026 midterms
Graham unveils budget blueprint ahead of markup next week
Senate Republicans are aiming for a second budget resolution, starting with fiscal 2026, later this year that would contain reconciliation instructions for the expected tax package.
Gary Peters will not seek reelection in 2026
Gretchen Whitmer is ineligible to seek a third consecutive term in 2026. Ambitious members of both parties could now opt for the Senate race instead. Michigan Rep.
These 12 Democrats voted for the GOP immigration bill dubbed the Laken Riley Act
Jeanne Shaheen The new top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, Shaheen up for a fourth term in 2026, although she hasn’t announced whether she plans to run again.
Trump inauguration: ‘American carnage’ gets a fresh coat of paint
Political observers say he has less than two years to accomplish most of his campaign promises, with congressional midterm elections — that traditionally have favored the party out of power — due in November 2026
Next Florida senator pursued conservative policies in courts
That experience on immigration, health, environmental and other issues is set to shape her approach in the Senate and potentially a 2026 election bid for the seat.
Vought gets chilly reception from Senate Homeland Security Democrats
Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., asked Vought what he would do in the future about the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a law set to expire at the end of fiscal 2026 that provides hundreds of millions of dollars
How McConnell could remain a thorn in Trump’s side next Congress
One Republican source with Senate ties said that the chamber "will be the bigger challenge for Trump," noting that all House members will be up for reelection in 2026.
House Democratic border hawks eye new influence next Congress
They also suggest it could provide a winning template for the 2026 midterm elections.
GOP considers handing Trump a path around Senate confirmations
Those recess appointments would last until the end of the upcoming session of Congress, in this case 2026.
Casting a long shadow? DC’s shadow delegation enters a new era
"They don’t really take you seriously in the Senate until you’ve been there a few decades," said Strauss, who’s next up for election in 2026.
Some GOP lawmakers air northern border crossing concerns, too
The country announced earlier this year that it is seeking to reduce the number of temporary residents from 6.5 percent of Canada’s total population to 5 percent by 2026, though the full impact of that
Congress · 117th Congress
Fighting at Ukraine nuclear plant highlights risks of US export policies
Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026 with the first reactor slated to be commissioned around 2033.
Policy · 117th Congress
Senate confirms new Census Bureau director
President Joe Biden nominated Santos to serve out the remainder of Dillingham’s term, which expires later in the year, as well as a new five-year term that runs through the end of 2026.
Congress · 117th Congress
Santos pledges apolitical role heading Census Bureau
Biden nominated Santos to serve out Dillingham’s remaining term, which expires later in the year, as well as a new five-year term that runs through the end of 2026.
White House · 117th Congress
Biden’s holdup of border wall funding didn’t violate law, GAO rules
The wall appropriations do not expire for five years, meaning the $1.375 billion wouldn’t expire until the end of fiscal 2026.