Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Time for Texas
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Congress · 119th Congress
This week: Iran war powers, DHS funding top congressional agenda
↵↵The appropriations bill is the only one of the 12 fiscal 2026 measures that has not become law.
Congress · 119th Congress
This week: Snow delays congressional business before State of the Union
↵↵Republicans have sought to blame Democrats for the current partial shutdown because of their refusal to back DHS funding as part of the broader fiscal 2026 appropriations law.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Sitting tight in Texas
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has placed the district on its list of targets for 2026.
Policy · 119th Congress
After stalled health deal, voters want Congress to deliver
↵↵Lawmakers included a slate of restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers in the fiscal 2026 appropriations law enacted late last month.
Congress · 119th Congress
White House proposes new taxes to boost US shipbuilding
After a deal struck between the U.S. and China last October, the fees were suspended for at least a year, until Nov. 10, 2026.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Let the market decide
↵↵New targets: The DCCC added five Republican-held districts to its 2026 target list, reflecting the party's renewed confidence of winning the House majority this year.
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
Tillis ‘unleashed’
His frustration has reached several bubbling points the first few weeks of 2026 alone over statements and decisions made regarding U.S. efforts to obtain Greenland, the Federal Reserve, and most recently
Congress · 119th Congress
Senate spending deal runs into ‘hotline’ headwinds
At the same time five other final fiscal 2026 spending bills that were caught in limbo by the partisan clash over immigration policy would be allowed to pass.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
Back on campaign trail in Iowa, Trump bets big on tariffs and blaming Biden
↵↵Here are three takeaways from Trump's first midterm campaign tour stop of 2026.
Congress · 119th Congress
Chip export bill advances in House Foreign Affairs
↵↵The moves come after a provision to require chip companies to prioritize sales to U.S. firms before selling chips overseas was removed from the fiscal 2026 defense authorization law, known as the NDAA
Congress · 119th Congress
Trump announces ‘framework’ with NATO to start Greenland talks
"We live in 2026."↵↵Rasmussen, who was in Washington for initial but brief negotiations with the White House last week, welcomed Trump stating clearly that U.S. military action was off the table.
White House · 119th Congress
‘Won’t use force’: Trump keeps up Greenland guessing game in Davos
↵↵On Capitol Hill, lawmakers have largely been focused on wrapping up the fiscal 2026 spending bills ahead of a Jan. 30 deadline. But voters continue expressing concerns about the economy.
White House · 119th Congress
Compared with other presidents, Trump 2.0 is one of a kind
on Truth Social every 80 min, 5 sec (avg)…↵• …and spent 40.82% of the first 365 at Trump-branded property ⛳️↵↵• He has pardoned more… pic.twitter.com/IDjib6tULK— Factba.se (@FactbaseFeed) January 20, 2026
Congress · 119th Congress
House passes second spending package with more bills in pipeline
The House easily passed a package of two fiscal 2026 appropriations bills with broad bipartisan support Wednesday, teeing up a second set of long-delayed spending bills for the Senate to consider.
Congress · 119th Congress
White House signaled a domestic pivot, but Trump had other plans
The goal: Cool voter heartburn by convincing them that 2026 would be better for their wallets and retirement accounts, driven by the kicking in of the massive Republican-led domestic tax and spending bill
Campaigns · 119th Congress
Eight(ish) California predictions for 2026
↵↵Retrospective on monstrous wildfires↵↵Be prepared for California's largest story from 2025 to carry over into 2026.
White House · 119th Congress
At House GOP retreat, Trump questions ‘mind of the public’ ahead of midterms
↵↵He stressed legislative work needed ahead of Election Day, including on immigration, health care and paring down energy prices, offering what has been a loyal GOP Conference a glimpse into his 2026 strategy
Congress · 119th Congress
Health care, housing and crime bills top White House’s 2026 wish list
↵↵Over the weekend, Trump put another item on lawmakers' 2026 agenda when he ordered U.S. military and law enforcement personnel to carry out an audacious mission to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro